Should I Log Food Raw or Cooked? (and Other Beginner Macro Questions)

If you have ever wondered whether you should log food raw or cooked, or felt confused about what your macro-counting app is telling you, you are not alone. In this episode, I am answering the most common questions I hear from women learning macros for beginners and trying to build confidence with beginner macros without overthinking every choice. I walk you through exactly how I teach clients to log food in a way that feels simple and accurate. You will learn how to use your macro counting app with less stress, how to understand your macro average, and how to make decisions that support your goals even when life gets busy. Whether you are completely new to macros for beginners or tightening up your current routine, these steps will help tracking feel easier. This episode breaks down raw versus cooked logging, how to track oils and dressings, what matters most for beginner macros, and why your macro average tells a much clearer story than chasing perfect numbers each day. You will also hear how to save time in your macro counting app, how to log food when you eat out, and how to build consistency without turning tracking into an all-consuming task. In this episode, I cover: How to log food the right way for macros for beginners Why beginner macros do not require perfection How to use your macro counting app without getting stuck in the details Why your macro average matters more than any single day Simple systems that make beginner macros feel sustainable By the end of this episode, you will know how to log food with confidence, how to read your macro average correctly, and how to use your macro counting app in a way that supports your real life. If you want more help with macros for beginners, check out my DIY Macros Guide , my Custom Macro Calculation service , or join Eat to Lean . RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Access free and low-cost resources and services from this episode HERE! Listen to Episode 46 of Macros Made Easy Here Blog Post: Eating Healthy at Restaurants: Tips for Dining Out Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD: Instagram Website Facebook