NewsOct 10, 20264 min read
Macrite Joins Anthropic's Claude for Startups Program
Macrite has joined Anthropic's Claude for Startups program. What it means for how a solo founder builds Macrite, and why nothing changes for your data.
ReadNotes.
Why nutrition tracking is broken, and how Macrite fixes it.
NewsSep 25, 20265 min read
Macrite Is Now Part of the Google for Startups Cloud Program
What joining Google's startup program means for Macrite, and for you.
ScienceJul 5, 20269 min read
How Much Protein Do You Really Need? The 2026 Science (And Why Most Calculators Get It Wrong)
Most apps use a static percentage. The research says protein should be anchored to your body weight, adjusted for your goal, and capped by evidence. Here is what actually matters.
ScienceJul 2, 20268 min read
Is AI Calorie Counting Actually Accurate? What a Photo Can and Can't Tell You
The honest answer to whether AI photo calorie counting works: where it is genuinely accurate, where it struggles, and what separates a tool that reasons about your food from one that just labels it.
ComparisonJul 1, 20269 min read
The Best MyFitnessPal Alternatives in 2026 (Every App Tracks. Which One Thinks?)
By 2026 every calorie app can log a meal from a photo. Tracking is solved. So the real question when you leave MyFitnessPal is which app actually does something with the numbers, instead of handing every decision back to you.
PhilosophyApr 5, 20268 min read
The Problem Was Never Discipline. It Was Friction.
You didn't quit tracking because you lacked willpower. You quit because it took too long. Here's why logging speed is the single most important factor in nutrition tracking success, and how reducing it to 5 seconds changes everything.
ScienceMar 24, 20267 min read
Your Weight Loss Timeline is a Lie (And That's Why You Keep Failing)
Every fitness app shows you a clean, straight line from your current weight to your goal. But your body doesn't work like a spreadsheet. Here's why metabolic adaptation derails linear plans, and what actually works instead.
StrategyMar 15, 20268 min read
You Don't Need a New Diet. Food Swaps for Weight Loss Work Better.
You do not need to overhaul your entire diet. Learn how changing just 15% of a meal's ingredients through simple food swaps can completely transform your weight loss journey without sacrificing what you love.
PhilosophyMar 8, 20265 min read
The Consistency Paradox: Why Imperfect Food Tracking Beats Perfect Dieting
Stop chasing the "perfect day" and start building a habit that lasts. Why 90% accuracy for 100 days is the secret to finally seeing results.
PsychologyMar 4, 20266 min read
The Willpower Myth: Why Decision Fatigue is the Real Reason Diets Fail
Stop blaming your lack of discipline. Discover how decision fatigue quietly sabotages your nutrition and how Proactive Intelligence protects your metabolic health.
GuidesFeb 15, 20264 min read
How to Track Calories in Homemade Meals (Without Weighing Everything)
Learn practical ways to estimate calories for home-cooked dishes without weighing ingredients. Simple methods & tools that make tracking sustainable.
InsightsFeb 12, 20266 min read
Why 80% of People Quit Calorie Tracking Apps (And It's Not Laziness)
The real reasons millions abandon calorie tracking within weeks, and what the data tells us about the future of nutrition apps.