# StaxHelp

> StaxHelp

## What is Macrostax?

- [How are my macros calculated?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845011-how-are-my-macros-calculated.md): Your macros are custom to you.
- [Is there more info on what's included in the app?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845014-is-there-more-info-on-what-s-included-in-the-app.md): Discover what you have access to with a subscription.
- [How much does it cost?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845016-how-much-does-it-cost.md): Choose a subscription that works for you.
- [Do you offer a free trial?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845021-do-you-offer-a-free-trial.md): Take a peek inside the app for more info!
- [How is your app different from other food-tracking apps?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845018-how-is-your-app-different-from-other-food-tracking-apps.md): Find out more info on what separates us from other apps.
- [Do you have an app to download?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845037-do-you-have-an-app-to-download.md): Get our web app on your homescreen
- [What is the Verified Food Database?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962846-what-is-the-verified-food-database.md): Search for any foods from our verified database

## Just signed up? Start here!

- [The 3 P's: Plan, Purchase and Prep](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/5580464-the-3-p-s-plan-purchase-and-prep.md): Plan. Purchase. Prep...the keys to Macrostax success!
- [Video Tutorials](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962929-video-tutorials.md): Check out the below videos for more tips on using the app
- [How to Use Your Coach](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/4945271-how-to-use-your-coach.md): Who are the Macrostax coaches and how can they help you reach your goal?
- [What is Reverse Dieting?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/5470828-what-is-reverse-dieting.md): How do I know if Reverse Dieting is right for me? How do I follow it and still see progress?
- [How can I eat this much protein?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/5580428-how-can-i-eat-this-much-protein.md)
- [Cooking For More Than One](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/5634963-cooking-for-more-than-one.md): Struggling with how to handle cooking for yourself and others in your household? Here are some tips!
- [Do I log my food cooked or raw?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/4895836-do-i-log-my-food-cooked-or-raw.md): A dive into logging food in the app.
- [Why do we have so many carbs and how do I fill them?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/5592388-why-do-we-have-so-many-carbs-and-how-do-i-fill-them.md): Carbs come in many shapes and sizes and are beneficial to your body!
- [Do you have a list of single-macro foods that can help me out?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962991-do-you-have-a-list-of-single-macro-foods-that-can-help-me-out.md)
- [What is a refeed day?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2969142-what-is-a-refeed-day.md): Dive into the details on why refeeds can be beneficial
- [Do you have a grocery list I can use to get started?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962988-do-you-have-a-grocery-list-i-can-use-to-get-started.md)
- [I'm totally new to meal prepping. Any tips?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2969387-i-m-totally-new-to-meal-prepping-any-tips.md)

## Community

- [StaxChat](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962933-staxchat.md)
- [Macrostaxers Facebook Group](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962939-macrostaxers-facebook-group.md)

## Explore our Tools & Features!

- [Recipe Filters](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/6371327-recipe-filters.md)
- [How To Copy Meals](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962924-how-to-copy-meals.md): Repeat your food log for easy meal planning
- [What is Custom Food?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962833-what-is-custom-food.md): Create foods with your own macros
- [Edit Your Daily Settings](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/3760800-edit-your-daily-settings.md): Find how to edit your daily activity right from the Food Log page.
- [What is Recipes?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/3009952-what-is-recipes.md): Browse a master list of all our Kitchen recipes by category
- [Where can I track progress?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962863-where-can-i-track-progress.md): Keep track of your progress
- [Select workout day, rest day or refeed day](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845063-select-workout-day-rest-day-or-refeed-day.md): When to use these different settings
- [How To Weigh & Measure Food](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962908-how-to-weigh-measure-food.md): Tips for tracking your food accurately
- [How To Calculate Alcohol](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962918-how-to-calculate-alcohol.md): How to add alcoholic beverages to your macros
- [What is StaxChat?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962867-what-is-staxchat.md): Talk to a nutrition coach

## Additional How-To's

- [I will be traveling. How can I stay on track?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962977-i-will-be-traveling-how-can-i-stay-on-track.md)
- [How do I handle social events, eating out or not planning for the weekend?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/5593129-how-do-i-handle-social-events-eating-out-or-not-planning-for-the-weekend.md): Do you struggle with planning around social situations? Here are some tricks to make it easier!
- [What is the best way to meet my macros while dining out?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962973-what-is-the-best-way-to-meet-my-macros-while-dining-out.md)

## Need more guidance? We've got you covered!

- [I keep going over my macros. Any advice?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962997-i-keep-going-over-my-macros-any-advice.md)
- [How much water should I be drinking?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/3021260-how-much-water-should-i-be-drinking.md)
- [When's the best time to eat before and after workouts?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/3021262-when-s-the-best-time-to-eat-before-and-after-workouts.md)

## Common Questions & Concerns

- [What are macros?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845001-what-are-macros.md): Find out the basics of macro-counting.
- [Why are my macros different?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/5680219-why-are-my-macros-different.md): Macrostax offers new and improved formulas to help you hit your goals!
- [Calories: What is the 4/4/9 rule?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/6449347-calories-what-is-the-4-4-9-rule.md): Wondering why your calories might be off? Read more about the 4/4/9 rule!
- [I'm having trouble meeting my macros. This is a lot of food!](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2963000-i-m-having-trouble-meeting-my-macros-this-is-a-lot-of-food.md)
- [If I don't hit my macros accurately, should I make up for it the next day?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/3021231-if-i-don-t-hit-my-macros-accurately-should-i-make-up-for-it-the-next-day.md)
- [Why should I track macros?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845003-why-should-i-track-macros.md): How counting macros can help you with your personal goals.
- [Will eating this much actually help me lose weight?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962993-will-eating-this-much-actually-help-me-lose-weight.md)
- [Will all this protein make me bulky?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/3021258-will-all-this-protein-make-me-bulky.md)
- [What to Expect When you Start Macrostax](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/5149124-what-to-expect-when-you-start-macrostax.md): We put together some common experiences that our new Macrostaxers encounter to help prepare you for your journey!
- [Can I still follow other plans like paleo, Whole30, or intermittent fasting while using Macrostax?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845024-can-i-still-follow-other-plans-like-paleo-whole30-or-intermittent-fasting-while-using-macrostax.md): Counting macros with other nutrition plans.
- [Are there cheat meals on this program?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2969380-are-there-cheat-meals-on-this-program.md)
- [How important is it to follow the macros per meal breakdowns?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962984-how-important-is-it-to-follow-the-macros-per-meal-breakdowns.md)
- [Is there carb cycling?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845028-is-there-carb-cycling.md)
- [Can I eat whatever I want on this plan?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/3002862-can-i-eat-whatever-i-want-on-this-plan.md)
- [How can I incorporate healthier food choices into my macros?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962992-how-can-i-incorporate-healthier-food-choices-into-my-macros.md)
- [What if I have my own macros I want to use?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845034-what-if-i-have-my-own-macros-i-want-to-use.md): Customizing your macros
- [What are the different Fat Loss phases?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845057-what-are-the-different-fat-loss-phases.md): Find out what Phases 1, 2, & 3 mean
- [What are the different Muscle Gain phases?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962756-what-are-the-different-muscle-gain-phases.md): Find out what Phases 1, 2, & 3 mean

## Account Settings

- [Should I Base My Activity Level Off Information From My Activity Tracker?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/5189629-should-i-base-my-activity-level-off-information-from-my-activity-tracker.md): Learn more about the calorie burn from your fitness watch and what it means!
- [Where do I start if the calories I've been eating are lower than what Macrostax recommends?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/3002867-where-do-i-start-if-the-calories-i-ve-been-eating-are-lower-than-what-macrostax-recommends.md)
- [Subscription Information](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962956-subscription-information.md)
- [Cancellation](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962958-cancellation.md)
- [Which plan do I choose: Fat Loss, Muscle Gain, or Maintenance?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845055-which-plan-do-i-choose-fat-loss-muscle-gain-or-maintenance.md): Which plan is right for your goals?
- [Update your Starting Weight](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845051-update-your-starting-weight.md): Set the weight you are at before starting the program
- [Where is the Main Menu?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/3541031-where-is-the-main-menu.md): Learn about editing your Profile

## Progress & Goals

- [Why am I not seeing any progress?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962987-why-am-i-not-seeing-any-progress.md)
- [Why does my weight keep fluctuating?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2962986-why-does-my-weight-keep-fluctuating.md)
- [When should I move to the next phase?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2969154-when-should-i-move-to-the-next-phase.md): Tips in determining when it's time to move
- [Look back at what you've accomplished!](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/5593166-look-back-at-what-you-ve-accomplished.md): How has your lifestyle changed? What habits have you been able to build to live the life you want and still reach your goals?
- [Non Scale Victories](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/5593133-non-scale-victories.md): NSVs \(Non Scale Victories\) are a great way to track progress!
- [I've reached my goal! Now what?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/5593159-i-ve-reached-my-goal-now-what.md): What should I do when I reach my goal?
- [What's your why?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/5593137-what-s-your-why.md): What drives you to reach your goals? Why are these goals important to you?
- [When should I revisit my goals?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/5593143-when-should-i-revisit-my-goals.md): Our lives change and with that, so do our goals. How often should you realign your goals with your lifestyle?
- [Progress comes in many forms!](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/5593139-progress-comes-in-many-forms.md): Progress isn't defined solely by the scale or your measurements.

## Medical & Dietary Needs

- [Choosing your Dietary Preference](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/5848771-choosing-your-dietary-preference.md): You can update your preferences at any time!
- [Can I use Macrostax while pregnant or breastfeeding?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845029-can-i-use-macrostax-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding.md)
- [What if I have specific medical concerns?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845031-what-if-i-have-specific-medical-concerns.md): Using Macrostax alongside health issues

## Macrostax Team

- [Do you offer a group challenge for a gym setting?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845036-do-you-offer-a-group-challenge-for-a-gym-setting.md): Get members and peers involved
- [What is Macrostax Team?](https://help.macrostax.com/en/articles/2845050-what-is-macrostax-team.md): Learn more about our app geared towards business owners