Step 4: App Tracking Skill

In Step 4 we are learning to track the food we eat using the Macro's First App. This is a critical step in getting the most accurate information as to exactly how much food we are eating every single day.

If you have not purchased a digital food scale - Please do that now! It's required for this step.

This one on Amazon is very cheap and has excellent ratings!

The meal plan you choose in this step is according to your desired weight.

Not according to how much you weigh right now. For example, if you want to weigh 135 lbs. then choose the meal plan that says meat or veggie and "100-150lbs."

You always have the choice to go slower and choose a different meal plan. For example, you could could weigh 220 lbs., desire to weigh 140 lbs., but still choose the meal plan for 150-200lbs and that's okay! Do what's comfortable for you.

The meal plans in this section are exactly the same as in the previous step. Follow the same meal plan from the previous step. The only difference is now you are going to practice inputting your food measurements into the App.

Step 3 was designed to further develop your skill of measuring and tracking your food, while you continue to reap all the benefits of living a healthier lifestyle!

In Step 4 we are learning to track the food we eat using an App. This is a critical step in getting THE MOST accurate information as to exactly HOW MUCH food we are eating every single day.

You're almost at the point where you will soon no longer need a meal plan because you can eat whatever you like as long as you count your calories (assuming your main concern is losing weight). Do NOT worry about eating a specific amount of calories during Step 4. That will happen in Step 5. Focus on following the meal plan, measuring your food using the scale, and tracking everything in the App.

How will you know when you can move on to Step 5?

You need to be able to successfully follow the meal plan and input all of your food into the App for 6 out of 7 days before you can graduate to Step number 5. Why?

Because once again, each step builds off of the previous one. It's like asking your kids to take care of a full grown dog before they learn how to successfully take care of a gold fish.

They need to develop the skills/habits necessary to adequately take care of a low maintenance pet first, otherwise they'll likely be overwhelmed with all the care it needs (and you'll be stuck doing all the work!)

The plan is the plan for a reason. Trust in the process and have fun participating in the community while you build the skills and confidence necessary to change your life permanently!

Macro's First Sign Up

Measuring What You Eat

Tracking in the App


Here are your 5 Daily Authentic Actions:

1. You're encouraged to weigh yourself every morning and write down that number somewhere so you can track your weight. Share in the group if you're comfortable with it.

2. You're encouraged to share pics of everything you eat in the community. This increases accountability, helps track what you eat, allows others to get inspired by your healthy meals, and let's us celebrate your healthy eating.

3. Set a step goal to hit everyday that's suitable for your current level of activity. Share your steps at the end of the day every day. Be sure to download a step counter App on your phone if you need one or use a wearable device like a Fitbit.

4. Share a win in the "Celebrate" section of the community. It could be anything you did that day that you consider to be a win. Be sure to celebrate yourself for all of your accomplishments as often as you can.

5. Ask questions whenever you need help.