Macros or Meal Plans? I have a lot of people ask me about how macros compare to meal plans. So what are my thoughts? Macros > meal plans, hands down. Why? Counting macronutrients (macros) gives you food freedom and flexibility. It encourages you to educate yourself about food and is a tool that can be used for the rest of your life, if need be. In a world when so many decisions are made for you, why not have full control over what you put into your body? When you count macros