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How Zarina Learned Her True Expenditure With MacroFactor

How Cameron Lost 60lb and Caught a Lifelong Goal

How James Went From Fat Loss Goals to Considering the Stage


How Zarina Learned Her True Expenditure With MacroFactor

How Cameron Lost 60lb and Caught a Lifelong Goal
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Benefits for Exercise Beyond the Scale
For some people, weight loss is what prompts them to start exercising. This article explores the benefits of exercise beyond weight loss, from building strength to supporting bone health.

Do Rest Times Matter for Performance or Muscle Growth?
This article looks at rest times between sets for strength and muscle growth, including what the research says and how you could save time without limiting performance.

How to Warm-Up for Resistance Training
This article dives into the current research on warming up for resistance training and explains how to implement load progressions if you’re new to warm-up sets.

How to Use Reps in Reserve for Lifting
This article covers the origin of Reps in Reserve (RIR) and how the system could help you gauge effort, rather than choosing weights at random.
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MacroFactor vs Cronometer: Which App Wins in 2026?
We compared MacroFactor to Cronometer, which has been known for its detailed nutrient reporting. However, how does Cronometer compare when it comes to estimating TDEE and providing recommendations that adapt over time?

10 MacroFactor Features You Might Have Missed
From taking a picture of your receipt to coming out of your cut with more peace of mind, here are some of our favorite MacroFactor features you might have missed along the way.
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Help
The MacroFactor Knowledge Base contains helpful how-tos, answers to FAQs, and explanations of the app's unique features.
Roadmap
The MacroFactor public roadmap shows our plans for new features and improvements. We welcome your feature requests here too!
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The MacroFactor groups are a great place to ask and answer questions and connect with a likeminded and supportive community.
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The 2026 MacroFactor Annual Report
In our Annual Report, we reflect on the improvements made to MacroFactor in its fifth year, and provide a sneak peek at the development we’re planning for Year 6 and beyond.

The 2025 MacroFactor Annual Report
In our Annual Report, we reflect on the improvements made to MacroFactor in its fourth year, and provide a sneak peek at the development we’re planning for Year 5 and beyond.

The 2026 MacroFactor Annual Report
In our Annual Report, we reflect on the improvements made to MacroFactor in its fifth year, and provide a sneak peek at the development we’re planning for Year 6 and beyond.

MacroFactor is coming to Apple Watch
Track smarter, right from your wrist. Our Apple Watch experience brings fast food logging, at‑a‑glance nutrition, and weight tracking to the place you check most often—so you can stay consistent without opening your phone.

AI-Powered Food Logging Comes to MacroFactor
You can now test drive the MacroFactor AI and log your foods simply by snapping a photo. This feature is a first step towards a smarter, AI-powered MacroFactor. Our goal is to save veteran users time by automating the bulk search process for complex dishes and remove barriers to entry
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Help
The MacroFactor Knowledge Base contains helpful how-tos, answers to FAQs, and explanations of the app's unique features.
Roadmap
The MacroFactor public roadmap shows our plans for new features and improvements. We welcome your feature requests here too!
Community
The MacroFactor groups are a great place to ask and answer questions and connect with a likeminded and supportive community.
Join the Facebook group or subreddit