Learn MacroChef

Master every feature with our comprehensive video tutorials and step-by-step guides.

Getting Started

Everything you need to know to start your MacroChef journey

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📺 Video Tutorial ⏱️ 5 minutes 🔰 Beginner

Setting Up Your Profile

Learn how to create your account, set fitness goals, and configure MacroChef for your needs.

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📺 Video Tutorial ⏱️ 7 minutes 🔰 Beginner

Your First Food Log

Step-by-step guide to logging your first meal and understanding the nutrition dashboard.

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📺 Video Tutorial ⏱️ 8 minutes 🔰 Beginner

Understanding Your TDEE

Learn how MacroChef calculates your Total Daily Energy Expenditure and adjusts your goals.

Food Logging Mastery

Master the art of accurate and efficient food tracking

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📺 Video Tutorial ⏱️ 6 minutes 🟡 Intermediate

Barcode Scanning Pro Tips

Maximize scanning accuracy, handle difficult barcodes, and troubleshoot common issues.

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📺 Video Tutorial ⏱️ 9 minutes 🟡 Intermediate

Manual Food Entry & Search

Efficiently search the food database, handle portions, and create custom entries.

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📺 Video Tutorial ⏱️ 12 minutes 🔴 Advanced

Creating Custom Recipes

Build recipes from scratch, calculate nutrition automatically, and save for future use.

📝 Step-by-Step: Perfect Food Logging

  1. Choose Your Method: Barcode scan for packaged foods, search for whole foods, or create custom recipes
  2. Verify Nutrition Data: Always double-check nutrition information against the package or reliable sources
  3. Accurate Portions: Use a kitchen scale for best results, especially for calorie-dense foods
  4. Select Correct Meal: Assign foods to the right meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) for better tracking
  5. Save Favorites: Mark frequently eaten foods as favorites for quick access
  6. Review Daily Totals: Check your macro distribution and adjust remaining meals accordingly
💡 Pro Tip: Log your meals in advance when possible. This helps with meal planning and ensures you meet your daily targets.

HealthKit Integration

Maximize the power of Apple Health integration

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📺 Video Tutorial ⏱️ 10 minutes 🟡 Intermediate

HealthKit Setup & Permissions

Connect MacroChef to Apple Health, manage permissions, and troubleshoot sync issues.

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📺 Video Tutorial ⏱️ 8 minutes 🔰 Beginner

Weight Tracking & TDEE Adaptation

Learn how MacroChef uses your weight data to automatically adjust calorie recommendations.

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📺 Video Tutorial ⏱️ 11 minutes 🔴 Advanced

Activity & Exercise Integration

Optimize calorie adjustments based on your workouts and daily activity levels.

Advanced Techniques

Master MacroChef's most powerful features

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📺 Video Tutorial ⏱️ 15 minutes 🔴 Advanced

Mastering Weekly Check-ins

Understand the weekly assessment system and how it drives adaptive TDEE calculations.

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📺 Video Tutorial ⏱️ 9 minutes 🟡 Intermediate

Data Export & Analysis

Export your nutrition data for analysis in spreadsheets or other tracking tools.

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📺 Video Tutorial ⏱️ 18 minutes 🔴 Advanced

Advanced Meal Planning

Plan entire weeks in advance, create meal templates, and optimize for your macro targets.

🚀 Pro User Strategies

Cutting Phase

  • Start with moderate deficit (300-500 calories)
  • Monitor weekly weight loss rate (0.5-2 lbs/week)
  • Adjust based on weekly check-in results
  • Prioritize protein to preserve muscle mass
  • Use refeed days strategically

Bulking Phase

  • Aim for modest surplus (200-300 calories)
  • Track strength progression in workouts
  • Monitor body fat percentage changes
  • Adjust surplus based on gain rate
  • Focus on nutrient-dense foods

Troubleshooting

Solve common issues and optimize your experience

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📺 Video Tutorial ⏱️ 12 minutes 🔰 Beginner

Fixing Common Issues

Resolve barcode scanning problems, sync issues, and calculation errors.

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📺 Video Tutorial ⏱️ 8 minutes 🟡 Intermediate

App Performance & Battery

Optimize MacroChef for better performance and longer battery life.

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📺 Video Tutorial ⏱️ 10 minutes 🔴 Advanced

Backup & Data Recovery

Protect your data with backups and recover from device changes or app issues.

Join the MacroChef Community

Share your progress, get tips from other users, and request new tutorial topics!