Keeping screen time low

Because tracking macros with an App is the primary focus of this book, I want to address the fact that this doesn’t HAVE to mean more screen time.

Keeping screen time low is so important for mental and physical health. So what can help?

• Plan your meals out ahead of time so you’re not on your phone too much at restaurants, around family and friends, etc.

• Use the special features each tracking App has. As mentioned earlier, the three dots in the top right hand corner of Cronometer allow you to copy and paste food items or meals into different days. This helps you save time because you don’t have to re-search for the food items you eat often.

• Eat the same thing 2-3 days/week (this requires less time on your phone figuring out how to hit macros).

• Wear bluelight glasses to block a percentage of blue light emitted from screens, which may reduce fatigue, headaches, and eye strain. This is especially important at night to keep a healthy sleep/wake cycle.

Lastly, if you realize that tracking intakes with an App isn’t for you, that’s okay! Work with your RD on other ways to create lasting lifestyle changes that can still make a big impact on your nutrition and overall health.