Counting Macros While Camping

Counting macros is possible while exploring the great outdoors. While you may need to get creative with your menu and cooking methods, it’s still possible to stay on-track with your nutrition if you have goals you’re working to achieve.

PREP AND WEIGH AHEAD OF TIME

If you’re committed to tracking your nutrition while camping, prepping and weighing your foods ahead of time will help you focus on what matters most: the place you’re in and the company you’re with.

Take time before your trip to measure your snacks, portion out your protein, and pre-chop veggies. If you really want to stay dialed in, you can log your foods into your food tracker ahead of time and screenshot each day in the event that you have limited reception and your app won’t load.

Taking foods like chicken skewers, veggies, or foil packs are easy to have prepped and ready to throw on a grill or fire.

LIMIT YOUR BOOZE

Set some guidelines for yourself before you leave about your alcohol consumption. It’s a lot easier to get off track if you start drinking at lunch time, rather than save a drink or two to enjoy around the campfire at night. Drinking your calories is a slippery slope, so you can easily pack only what you intend on drinking and pack some tasty, hydrating alternatives to satisfy yourself and create space between each alcoholic beverage.

COUNT CALORIES

Set goals on calories instead of macros. Plan out your day of meals and snacks to hit a calorie target without worrying where your macros fall.

STAY HYDRATED

Remember to prioritize hydration. Coconut water, kombucha, and electrolytes like LMNT or Liquid IV can help make the most out of your water.

HEALTHY OPTIONS FOR CAMPING

PROTEIN

whey protein powder

tuna packets

chicken sausages

jerky or beef sticks

powdered egg whites

protein bars

cheese sticks

CARBS

dried fruits

apple chips

rice cakes

oatmeal packets

instant rice cups

precut veggies

tortillas/wraps

protein bites

granola

FATS

single serving nut butters

trail mix

eggs

nuts

EASY TO PACK SNACKS

popcorn

pretzels

graham crackers

single serving snacks like nuts, trail mix, dried fruits

fruit snacks

protein bars

fruit pouches (applesauce or Fuel for Fire)

peanut butter and jelly sandwiches