MacroFactor
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Pros
- been using the Macrofactor app through the entire process, targeting a bodyweight x .006 weight loss goal. Right now Mostly just making sure I get 7500ish steps through the process and strength training.
- Macrofactor and theres no competition
- 6 months ago picked up macrofactor to dial in my diet. Went from 20% BF down to about 6%. Got down to 183 lbs. I’m 6’. Loved the way I look
- This article goes into great detail about the shortcomings of the various methods and even DEXA (the gold standard for these things) has errors in the +/-5% range for fat %.
- I use MacroFactor for day to day eating
Cons
- Parent context: Macrofactor and theres no competition Reply: But: they collect a lot of body/health/workout data, give themselves a very broad permanent licence to uploaded user content, and it isn't very clear what legal permission they...
- as i start picking up where i left off Macrofactor is going to think I’m gaining weight on <1500 cals a day.
- I follow programs from Macrofactor, been feeling a bit stale and thinking of going back to Boostcamp.
Sentiment
10 positive (77%) · 3 mixed (23%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted score: +77% · raw score 77%
What redditors said (10 of 13)
been using the Macrofactor app through the entire process, targeting a bodyweight x .006 weight loss goal. Right now Mostly just making sure I get 7500ish steps through the process and strength training.
Parent context: Macrofactor and theres no competition Reply: But: they collect a lot of body/health/workout data, give themselves a very broad permanent licence to uploaded user content, and it isn't very clear what legal permission they rely on for processing the more sensitive health data.
Macrofactor and theres no competition
as i start picking up where i left off Macrofactor is going to think I’m gaining weight on <1500 cals a day.
6 months ago picked up macrofactor to dial in my diet. Went from 20% BF down to about 6%. Got down to 183 lbs. I’m 6’. Loved the way I look
6 months ago picked up macrofactor to dial in my diet. Went from 20% BF down to about 6%. Got down to 183 lbs.
This article goes into great detail about the shortcomings of the various methods and even DEXA (the gold standard for these things) has errors in the +/-5% range for fat %.
I use MacroFactor for day to day eating
MacroFactor for a paid one
Used macrofactor the entire way through but rejected protein suggestions and used target goal body weight for protein goals.
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