Founder & Weight-Loss Journey Writer
Mortadha Aloulou
Founder, MyMacroFit
I'm the founder of MyMacroFit. I'm not a coach or a dietitian. I'm someone who wanted to lose weight, worked it out the hard way, and built the tools I wish I'd had.
23 articles published
About Mortadha
I didn't start with a sports-science degree or a coaching badge. I started the way most people do, wanting to lose weight, feel better, and finally make it stick after a few false starts.
In the beginning MyMacroFit was just for me. A few calculators and some notes to keep myself honest. It worked well enough that I wanted to put it in front of other people who were standing exactly where I'd been, so I cleaned it up and opened it to everyone. Free tools, no sign-ups, and articles that tell the truth about how slow and unglamorous this actually is.
I write the journey and motivation side of the site. I'm not interested in the perfect plan, because I never followed one. I write about the realistic plan: the habits that survive a stressful week, the mindset that outlasts a crash diet, and what to do when the scale just sits there and refuses to move.
I share the day-to-day on TikTok too, where the people following along keep me as accountable as I'm trying to keep them.
Areas of Expertise
- Personal weight-loss journeys
- Building sustainable habits
- Motivation & mindset
- Walking & everyday movement (NEAT)
- Realistic fat loss for busy people
- Non-scale victories & staying consistent
Articles by Mortadha
All articlesHow to Eat at Christmas Without Undoing Your Progress
A practical guide to managing Christmas eating, how to enjoy the festive period without derailing your nutrition goals, and what the damage actually looks like.
Alcohol and Your Diet: Calories, Fat Storage, and How to Handle It
How alcohol affects fat loss, its calorie content, effect on fat metabolism, hormonal impact, and practical strategies for drinking without derailing your goals.
Cheat Meals: The Science Behind Them and How to Use Them
The evidence on cheat meals and refeed days, do they boost metabolism, when they help adherence, and how to structure them without derailing progress.
How I Eat Cheat Meals Without the Guilt (or the Damage)
Cheat meals used to spiral me into cheat weeks. Here's how I learned to enjoy the food I love without guilt and without wrecking my progress.
How I Finally Stopped Yo-Yo Dieting
I lost and regained the same weight for years. Here's what finally broke the cycle, and why the problem was never the losing part.
How to Lose 20kg: Timeline, Expectations, and the Plan
A realistic guide to losing 20kg, how long it takes, why the approach must change as you progress, managing plateaus, and staying consistent over months.
My First 10kg: What Actually Worked (and What Wasted My Time)
A blow-by-blow of how I lost my first 10kg, the things that genuinely moved the needle, and the stuff I wasted months on. The honest version.
Non-Scale Victories: How to Track Progress When the Scale Lies
Why the scale is a poor indicator of fat loss success, and the non-scale measurements that actually tell you how your body composition is changing.
The Mental Side of Weight Loss Plateaus (Nobody Talks About This)
Everyone explains the science of plateaus. Nobody warns you what they do to your head. Here's how I survived the stretch where the scale just stops.
How Much Weight Can You Lose in 4 Weeks? (Realistic Targets)
What you can realistically expect to lose in 4 weeks, the difference between fat loss and total weight loss, and how to set up for maximum results safely.
Why Your Weight Loss Has Stalled (And 7 Ways to Fix It)
The real reasons fat loss plateaus happen and seven evidence-based strategies to break through them and restart progress.
Why I Walk Every Day (and Why It Did More Than the Gym)
Walking is the most underrated thing I do. Here's why a daily walk did more for my weight and my head than any workout I've tried.
How I Lost Weight Without Ever Setting Foot in a Gym
I lost weight before I owned a single dumbbell. Here's the honest story of how I did it with walking, a calorie deficit, and a few habits I could actually keep.
How to Lose Weight When Your Life Is Already Too Busy
I didn't have spare hours to cook and train. Here's how I lost weight around a full schedule, with shortcuts that fit real life instead of a fantasy one.
How to Stay Consistent When Motivation Disappears
Motivation got me started and then vanished, every time. Here's how I learned to keep going on the days I didn't feel like it, which turned out to be most days.
The One Habit That Finally Made My Weight Loss Click
I tried every diet before I found the one simple habit that made everything else fall into place. It wasn't a diet at all. Here's what it was.
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Losing Weight
I wasted years making the same mistakes before anything worked. Here are five things I wish someone had told me at the start, from someone who learned them the hard way.
Calculator or Meal Plan: Which Do You Actually Need?
A free calculator gives you the numbers; a meal plan gives you the meals. Here's an honest look at which one fits where you are right now, and when you need both.
The 30-30-30 Rule: Does This Viral Morning Routine Actually Work?
The 30-30-30 method, 30g of protein within 30 minutes of waking, then 30 minutes of low-intensity exercise, went viral for fat loss. Here's what's evidence-based about it and what's just clever packaging.
The Complete Weight Loss Guide: Evidence-Based Fat Loss from Start to Finish
A comprehensive guide to sustainable fat loss, covering the calorie deficit, macros, training, sleep, plateaus, and everything between. Start here if you're new to weight loss.
How to Lose 10kg: A Step-by-Step Plan That Actually Works
A realistic step-by-step plan to lose 10kg, covering the timeline, calorie setup, macro breakdown, 4-week action plan with milestones, and weekly check-in system.
How to Lose 5kg: A Realistic, Sustainable Plan
A practical step-by-step plan to lose 5kg, how long it takes, the calorie setup, the training programme, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
Walking for Weight Loss: How Many Steps, How Far, How Fast
How many calories walking burns, how many steps you need for weight loss, and how to maximise fat loss from daily walking without running or gym work.