How to set macro and calorie ranges in cronometer
We teach our clients to go by minimums, here’s how to show those in our favorite tracking app
WHat are macro minimums
At EPN, we flip calorie tracking on its head and have clients track to minimums. No more berating yourself for being “over” a specific number or not hitting macros +/- 5g.
Our philosophy is: hit the calorie range, and eat above your minimums.
For example, if a client’s maintenance range is 2,000-2,100 calories, we would have them set a calorie target of 2,000 as a minimum to be over 2,000 calories daily with a mental ceiling of 2,100 to stay in range.
If you need a refresher on this, comment MINIMUMS, and we’ll send you our 15-page guide to finding maintenance and how to set macro minimums.
downside of minimums
Before today, the downside of using minimums was that if you went “over”, the app colored those numbers red, even if you were in range.
Visually, it looks like I overshot every target but protein, and causes mental friction. Today that changes.
Macro ranges visual:
In Cronometer we can now set calorie and macro ranges, here’s how it looks:
How to set it up (web)
Note this is easier on the web, so I highly recommend logging on to do this.
Under More > Targets + Profile > Advanced Settings
Override the maximum with what you want the top end of your range to be.
In this example my calorie range is 2725-2825.
How to set it up (web)
Now repeat that process for the rest of your macros.
Note:
Protein - I like to set a max of 1.2g / lb bodyweight
Fats - for most I recommend a 100g ceiling, but your specific goals may vary
Carbs - No ceiling here :)
How to set it up (Mobile)
Note: to do this, you must already have fixed macro targets, and again if you have issues here, please log onto the web interface to adust.
Under More > Targets > Nutrient Targets
For each range you want to set, toggle ‘Custom’ ON, and input a max threshold value for the top of the range.
