MyMacroFit

Health & Fitness Guides

Evidence-based articles on nutrition, macros, and fitness — each with an embedded calculator.

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Weight Loss10 min read

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.

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Fitness10 min

Strength Training for Weight Loss: Why Lifting Beats Cardio Long Term

Why strength training produces better long-term fat loss than cardio — covering muscle and resting metabolism, EPOC, body recomposition, and a practical starter programme.

March 4, 2025
Health8 min

BMI vs Body Fat Percentage: Which One Actually Matters?

BMI vs body fat percentage — what each actually measures, the limitations of BMI, the skinny fat problem, and which metric you should be tracking for health and fitness.

March 1, 2025
Health5 min

BMI Chart: What Does Your Number Mean?

A complete guide to BMI — what the numbers mean, the BMI chart for men and women, the limitations of BMI, and better alternatives for measuring health.

February 26, 2025
Muscle11 min

How to Build Muscle as a Woman: The Complete Guide (No Bulk, Just Tone)

How women can build muscle without getting bulky — covering progressive overload, protein needs, overcoming calorie surplus fear, and a realistic month-by-month timeline.

February 25, 2025
Health8 min

How Much Water Should You Drink a Day? (Based on Your Weight and Activity)

How much water you should drink per day based on your body weight, activity level, and climate — with a simple formula, hydration table, and signs of dehydration.

February 22, 2025
Muscle7 min

Lean Bulking: How to Build Muscle Without Gaining Fat

The complete guide to lean bulking — the right calorie surplus, macro targets, training approach, and how to monitor progress so you gain muscle with minimal fat.

February 22, 2025
Women's Health9 min

Postpartum Weight Loss: A Realistic Timeline and What Actually Helps

A realistic guide to postpartum weight loss — covering the actual timeline, why it's different after a baby, breastfeeding calories, sleep deprivation, and safe deficit planning.

February 20, 2025
Health6 min

Sleep and Weight Loss: The Science You Need to Know

How sleep affects weight loss, hunger hormones, metabolism, and muscle retention — and practical strategies to optimise your sleep for better body composition results.

February 19, 2025
Weight Loss9 min

How to Eat in a Calorie Deficit Without Being Hungry All the Time

How to stay in a calorie deficit without constant hunger — using volume eating, high-satiety foods, protein, fibre, and meal timing strategies that actually work.

February 18, 2025
Nutrition10 min

Intermittent Fasting for Women: What You Need to Know Before Starting

What women need to know before starting intermittent fasting — covering hormonal impact, who should avoid IF, best protocols for women, and cycle-syncing your eating window.

February 16, 2025
Fitness7 min

Running for Weight Loss: Pace, Distance, and Calories Explained

How to use running for fat loss — the right pace, how many calories you actually burn, how far to run, and how to combine running with diet for maximum results.

February 15, 2025
Nutrition9 min

How to Calculate Macros for Women (Step-by-Step Guide)

A step-by-step guide to calculating macros for women — covering why women's macros differ, hormonal cycling, protein targets, fat minimums, with a worked example.

February 14, 2025
Health6 min

Body Fat Percentage: What's Healthy and How to Lower It

What body fat percentage means, what's actually healthy for men and women, how to measure it accurately, and proven strategies to reduce it.

February 12, 2025
Women's Health11 min

PCOS Diet and Macros: What to Eat to Manage Symptoms and Lose Weight

How to structure your diet and macros for PCOS — covering insulin resistance, low-GI carbs, protein targets, foods to avoid, and evidence-based supplement options.

February 12, 2025
Nutrition9 min

50 High Protein Foods Ranked (From Highest to Lowest)

A complete ranked list of 50 high protein foods with serving size, protein content, calories, and protein per 100g. The ultimate reference guide for hitting your protein targets.

February 10, 2025
Weight Loss6 min

How Many Calories to Lose 1kg Per Week?

The exact calorie deficit needed to lose 1kg per week, how long it realistically takes, and why the 7,700 calorie rule isn't always accurate.

February 9, 2025
Nutrition10 min

Carb Cycling for Women: The Complete Beginner's Guide

A complete beginner's guide to carb cycling for women — what it is, how to structure high and low carb days, and a sample week plan with meals.

February 8, 2025
Nutrition7 min

Intermittent Fasting 16/8: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about the 16/8 intermittent fasting protocol — how it works, the real benefits, how to start, and how to avoid the common mistakes.

February 8, 2025
Nutrition8 min

High Protein Low Calorie Meals: 25 Ideas Under 500 Calories

25 high protein low calorie meal ideas that keep you full, preserve muscle during weight loss, and actually taste good — with protein counts and rough calories.

February 6, 2025
Weight Loss10 min

How to Lose Belly Fat After 40 (What Actually Works for Women)

Why losing belly fat after 40 is different for women, and what actually works — covering hormones, cortisol, sleep, strength training, and protein targets.

February 6, 2025
Nutrition8 min

Meal Prep for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide

Everything you need to start meal prepping — what to cook, how to store it, how long it lasts, and a simple system that saves time and keeps your macros on track.

February 5, 2025
Meal Prep10 min

High Protein Meal Prep for the Week (5 Meals, 35+ Grams Each)

5 high protein meal prep recipes you can cook on Sunday and eat all week. Each meal has 35g+ of protein, a full macro breakdown, prep time, and storage tips.

February 4, 2025
Muscle7 min

How Much Protein Do I Need to Build Muscle

Science-backed protein recommendations for muscle growth at every training level — plus the best sources, timing, and how to hit your target every day.

February 2, 2025
Nutrition9 min

What to Eat on 1500 Calories a Day (Full Day of Eating)

A complete 1500 calorie meal plan with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Includes a full calorie and macro breakdown so you stay full and on track.

February 1, 2025
Keto6 min

Keto Macros: The Exact Ratio You Need

The complete guide to keto macros — the 70/25/5 split, how to calculate your personal targets, what foods fit, and the mistakes that kick you out of ketosis.

January 29, 2025
Nutrition7 min

What Are Macros and How Do I Track Them

The complete beginner's guide to macronutrients — what protein, carbs, and fat do, how to track them, and which apps make it easy.

January 25, 2025
Nutrition5 min

BMR vs TDEE: The Complete Explanation

Learn the exact difference between BMR and TDEE, which one to use for your calorie goal, and how the two numbers work together in any diet or fitness plan.

January 22, 2025
Fitness6 min

TDEE Calculator: What It Is and Why It Matters

Everything you need to know about Total Daily Energy Expenditure — what it is, how it's calculated, and why it's the most important number in any fitness plan.

January 18, 2025
Nutrition8 min

How to Calculate Your Macros for Weight Loss

A beginner-friendly guide to understanding and calculating your daily macros for effective weight loss — including exact protein, carb, and fat targets.

January 15, 2025