Jessica Williams

Jessica Williams, CPT, CSCS

Fitness Editor

Certified Personal Trainer (NASM), Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, 8+ years coaching clients in nutrition and training.

55 Articles written
16 Articles reviewed
157K Words published
Mar 2026 Last published

About Jessica Williams

Jessica Williams is a certified personal trainer and strength coach who has helped hundreds of clients transform their bodies through smart training and nutrition. She specializes in helping beginners navigate macro tracking and sustainable fitness practices that fit real life.

Articles by Jessica Williams

55 articles written by Jessica Williams.

Macros for Shift Workers
guides 22 min read

Macros for Shift Workers

Master macro tracking on night shifts and rotating schedules. Learn meal timing, sleep optimization,...

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Travel Macros: How to Track Nutrition While Traveling
guides 27 min read

Travel Macros: How to Track Nutrition While Traveling

Complete guide to managing macros while traveling. Learn meal planning strategies, airport food choi...

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Lemon: 17 cal, 0.6g Protein
foods 24 min read

Lemon: 17 cal, 0.6g Protein

Lemon per 1 medium lemon (58g): 17 cal, 0.6g Protein, 5.4g Carbs, 0.2g Fat. Full macros, serving siz...

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Barley Macros: 123 cal, 2.3g Protein
foods 16 min read

Barley Macros: 123 cal, 2.3g Protein

Barley per 100g (cooked): 123 cal, 2.3g Protein, 28.2g Carbs, 0.4g Fat. Full macros, serving size va...

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Cashews Macros: 157 cal, 5g Protein
foods 19 min read

Cashews Macros: 157 cal, 5g Protein

Cashews per 28g (1 oz): 157 cal, 5g Protein, 9g Carbs, 12g Fat. Full macros, serving size variations...

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IIFYM Guide: If It Fits Your Macros Explained
guides 19 min read

IIFYM Guide: If It Fits Your Macros Explained

Learn how IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) works, how to calculate your macros, and build a sustainabl...

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Hitting Your Macros on a Budget
guides 34 min read

Hitting Your Macros on a Budget

Learn how to hit your macros without breaking the bank. Complete guide to budget-friendly macro trac...

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24 Carnivore Diet Macros
guides 17 min read

24 Carnivore Diet Macros

24 Carnivore Diet per 156 g: 760 cal, 156g Protein, 116g Fat. Full macro breakdown, serving size var...

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Keto Macros: Complete Guide to Ketogenic Diet Ratios
diet guides 19 min read

Keto Macros: Complete Guide to Ketogenic Diet Ratios

Complete keto macro guide. Learn optimal keto ratios, calculate your macros, and achieve ketosis saf...

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Low Carb Macros (Non-Keto): A Complete Guide
diet guides 11 min read

Low Carb Macros (Non-Keto): A Complete Guide

Learn the ideal low-carb macro ratio that isn't keto. Complete guide to setting protein, fat, and ca...

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Macro Calculator for Women: Find Your Perfect Ratio
calculators 16 min read

Macro Calculator for Women: Find Your Perfect Ratio

Calculate your ideal macros with our female-specific calculator. Account for hormones, menstrual cyc...

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Macros for Athletes
performance 6 min read

Macros for Athletes

Unlock peak performance with the right macros for athletes. Learn optimal protein, carb, and fat rat...

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Macros for Diabetes (Type 2): A Complete Nutrition Guide
health conditions 12 min read

Macros for Diabetes (Type 2): A Complete Nutrition Guide

Best macro ratio for type 2 diabetes. Learn carb counting, protein needs, and healthy fats to contro...

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Macros for PCOS
health conditions 15 min read

Macros for PCOS

Best macro ratios for PCOS management. Evidence-based guide for insulin resistance, hormone balance,...

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Macros for Insulin Resistance: A Complete Nutrition Guide
health conditions 13 min read

Macros for Insulin Resistance: A Complete Nutrition Guide

Learn the best macro ratio for managing insulin resistance. This evidence-based guide covers how to ...

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Macros for Menopause: A Complete Nutrition Guide
womens health 12 min read

Macros for Menopause: A Complete Nutrition Guide

Learn the best macro ratio for menopause weight loss and symptom management. This guide covers how t...

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Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Macros: A Complete Guide
guides 13 min read

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Macros: A Complete Guide

Learn how to set your macros for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Evidence-based guide covering calorie ...

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TDEE Calculator
calculators 14 min read

TDEE Calculator

Calculate your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) with our free calculator. Learn how to determin...

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Oh Snap Pickles Macros: 0-5 cal
foods 13 min read

Oh Snap Pickles Macros: 0-5 cal

Oh Snap Dilly Bites & classic pickles: under 5 calories per pouch (FDA-rounded to 0). Pickled sausag...

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The Best Macro Ratios for Different Goals (Guide)
macros 11 min read

The Best Macro Ratios for Different Goals (Guide)

Discover the optimal macro ratios for fat loss, muscle gain, maintenance, and athletic performance. ...

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Best Macro Split for Weight Loss: Complete Guide
macros 14 min read

Best Macro Split for Weight Loss: Complete Guide

Find the optimal macro split for weight loss that preserves muscle, reduces hunger, and maximizes fa...

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Body Recomposition Macros: Lose Fat & Build Muscle
macros 10 min read

Body Recomposition Macros: Lose Fat & Build Muscle

Learn how to set macros for body recomposition—lose fat while building muscle. Includes formulas, tr...

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Bulking Macros: The Complete Guide to Clean Bulking
macros 20 min read

Bulking Macros: The Complete Guide to Clean Bulking

Learn how to calculate bulking macros for maximum muscle gain with minimal fat. Includes clean bulk ...

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How to Calculate Macros for Fat Loss (Not Just Weight Loss)
macros 12 min read

How to Calculate Macros for Fat Loss (Not Just Weight Loss)

Learn to calculate macros specifically for fat loss while preserving....

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How to Hit Your Protein Macros Every Day (Practical Guide)
macros 22 min read

How to Hit Your Protein Macros Every Day (Practical Guide)

Struggling to eat enough protein? Learn practical strategies, meal timing, high-protein foods, and h...

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How Many Grams of Protein Do I Need Per Day?
protein 8 min read

How Many Grams of Protein Do I Need Per Day?

Find out exactly how much protein you need daily based on your weight, activity level, and goals. In...

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How to Calculate Your Macros: Step-by-Step Guide
beginners 15 min read

How to Calculate Your Macros: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn exactly how to calculate your macros in 5 simple steps. Complete walkthrough with examples, fo...

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Keto Macro Calculator: How to Set Up Keto Macros
macros 20 min read

Keto Macro Calculator: How to Set Up Keto Macros

Learn how to calculate keto macros for ketosis. Includes formulas for fat, protein, and net carbs pl...

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Macro Counting vs Calorie Counting: Which is Better?
beginners 14 min read

Macro Counting vs Calorie Counting: Which is Better?

Should you count macros or just calories? We compare both methods with real examples, pros and cons,...

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How to Meal Prep for Your Macros: Complete Guide
macros 22 min read

How to Meal Prep for Your Macros: Complete Guide

Master meal prep for macro tracking with proven strategies, templates, and recipes. Save time, hit y...

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Applebee's Macros
restaurants 10 min read

Applebee's Macros

Full macro breakdown for Applebee's menu items. Find high-protein entrees, lower-calorie options, an...

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Cava Macros: 560 cal
restaurants 3 min read

Cava Macros: 560 cal

Cava nutrition: 560 cal, 62g Protein, 18g Carbs, 25g Fat per serving. Full menu macro breakdown — se...

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Domino's Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Pizza
restaurants 11 min read

Domino's Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Pizza

Full macro breakdown for Domino's menu items. Find lower-calorie pizza options, high-protein orders,...

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Dunkin' Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Coffee
restaurants 12 min read

Dunkin' Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Coffee

Full macro breakdown for Dunkin' menu items. Find low-calorie coffee orders, high-protein breakfast ...

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Outback Steakhouse Macros
restaurants 11 min read

Outback Steakhouse Macros

Full macro breakdown for Outback Steakhouse menu items. Find the best steaks for protein, lower-calo...

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Pizza Hut Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Pizza
restaurants 11 min read

Pizza Hut Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Pizza

Full macro breakdown for Pizza Hut menu items. Find lower-calorie pizza options, high-protein choice...

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Shake Shack Macros: 100 cal, 48g Protein, 25g Carbs
restaurants 9 min read

Shake Shack Macros: 100 cal, 48g Protein, 25g Carbs

Shake Shack nutrition: 100 cal, 48g Protein, 25g Carbs per serving. Full menu macro breakdown — calo...

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Sweetgreen Macros
restaurants 4 min read

Sweetgreen Macros

Full macro breakdown for Sweetgreen menu items. Find high-protein salads, lower-calorie bowls, and h...

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Texas Roadhouse Macros
restaurants 11 min read

Texas Roadhouse Macros

Full macro breakdown for Texas Roadhouse menu items. Find the best steaks for protein, lower-calorie...

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Wingstop Macros: 110 cal
restaurants 10 min read

Wingstop Macros: 110 cal

Wingstop nutrition: 110 cal, 9g Protein, 5g Carbs, 6g Fat per serving. Full menu macro breakdown — s...

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Almonds Macros: 164 cal, 6g Protein
foods 13 min read

Almonds Macros: 164 cal, 6g Protein

Almonds per 28g (1 oz): 164 cal, 6g Protein, 6g Carbs, 14g Fat. Full macros, serving size variations...

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Bread Macros: 79 cal, 2.7g Protein
foods 12 min read

Bread Macros: 79 cal, 2.7g Protein

Bread per 1 slice (30g): 79 cal, 2.7g Protein, 15g Carbs, 1g Fat. Full macros, serving size variatio...

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Peanuts Macros: 161 cal, 7g Protein
foods 17 min read

Peanuts Macros: 161 cal, 7g Protein

Peanuts per 28g (1 oz): 161 cal, 7g Protein, 5g Carbs, 14g Fat. Full macros, serving size variations...

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Protein Powder: 120 cal, 24g Protein
foods 12 min read

Protein Powder: 120 cal, 24g Protein

Protein Powder per 1 scoop (30g): 120 cal, 24g Protein, 3g Carbs, 1.5g Fat. Full macros, serving siz...

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Sweet Potato Macros: 90 cal, 2g Protein
foods 12 min read

Sweet Potato Macros: 90 cal, 2g Protein

Sweet Potato per 100g baked: 90 cal, 2g Protein, 21g Carbs, 0.1g Fat. Full macros, serving size vari...

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Tuna Macros: 130 cal, 37g Protein, 1g Fat (5 oz)
foods 12 min read

Tuna Macros: 130 cal, 37g Protein, 1g Fat (5 oz)

Tuna per 5 oz: 130 cal, 37g Protein, 1g Fat. Full macros, serving size variations, and how Tuna fits...

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Turkey Macros
foods 13 min read

Turkey Macros

Turkey per 100g: 135 cal, 30g Protein, 0g Carbs, 1g Fat. Full macros, serving size variations, and h...

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Counting Macros for Beginners: The Complete Starter Guide
beginners 15 min read

Counting Macros for Beginners: The Complete Starter Guide

New to counting macros? This guide walks you through everything step-by-step — from calculating macr...

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How to Track Your Macros: Complete Beginner's Guide
beginners 16 min read

How to Track Your Macros: Complete Beginner's Guide

Learn how to track macros accurately with apps, scales, and simple techniques. Complete guide to foo...

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10 Common Macro Tracking Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
beginners 13 min read

10 Common Macro Tracking Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

Not seeing results from tracking macros? You're probably making one of these 10 common mistakes. Lea...

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17 How To Hit Your Macros
beginners 22 min read

17 How To Hit Your Macros

17 How To Hit Your per 140 g: 800 cal, 140g Protein, 200g Carbs, 60g Fat. Full macro breakdown, serv...

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Macro Meal Prep: The Complete Beginner's Guide
general 18 min read

Macro Meal Prep: The Complete Beginner's Guide

Learn how to meal prep for macros with this step-by-step guide. Save time, hit your targets easily, ...

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30 Macro Friendly Meals
general 13 min read

30 Macro Friendly Meals

30 simple, delicious macro friendly meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Easy recipes wit...

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How to Eat Out on a Macro Diet (Without Blowing Your Goals)
general 13 min read

How to Eat Out on a Macro Diet (Without Blowing Your Goals)

Learn how to track macros when eating at restaurants. Strategies for fast food, fine dining, and eve...

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High Protein Macro Meals
muscle gain 13 min read

High Protein Macro Meals

25+ high protein macro meals with full macros and recipes. Easy meal prep ideas, complete nutrition ...

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Articles Reviewed by Jessica Williams

As part of our commitment to accuracy, Jessica Williams serves as medical reviewer for the following content:

Papaya Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide (Calories, Protein
foods 54 min read

Papaya Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide (Calories, Protein

Complete breakdown of papaya macros including calories, protein, carbs, and fats. Learn nutrition fa...

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Rye Macros
foods 30 min read

Rye Macros

Rye per 100 g: 338 cal, 14.8g Protein, 75.9g Carbs. Full macro breakdown, serving size variations, a...

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Pumpkin Seeds: 151 cal, 5g Protein
foods 23 min read

Pumpkin Seeds: 151 cal, 5g Protein

Pumpkin Seeds per 5g × 4 cal/g = 20 calories: 151 cal, 5g Protein, 5g Carbs, 13g Fat. Full macros, s...

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BBQ Sauce Macros
foods 24 min read

BBQ Sauce Macros

Discover the macro breakdown of BBQ sauce, from Sweet Baby Ray's to homemade versions. Learn which b...

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Grapefruit Macros
foods 31 min read

Grapefruit Macros

Discover grapefruit's complete macro breakdown, calories, and nutritional benefits. Learn how this c...

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Ranch Dressing Macros
foods 24 min read

Ranch Dressing Macros

Complete guide to ranch dressing macros, calories, and nutrition. Compare brands, learn about light ...

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Macros vs CICO: Which Approach Is Better for Weight Loss?
guides 20 min read

Macros vs CICO: Which Approach Is Better for Weight Loss?

Discover the key differences between tracking macros and CICO (Calories In, Calories Out) for weight...

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Omad Macros: 800 cal, 80g Protein, 125g Carbs, 75g Fat
guides 30 min read

Omad Macros: 800 cal, 80g Protein, 125g Carbs, 75g Fat

Omad: 800 cal, 80g Protein, 125g Carbs, 75g Fat. Full macros, serving size variations, and how Omad ...

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Pre Workout Macros
guides 24 min read

Pre Workout Macros

Learn the optimal pre workout macros to maximize performance, energy, and endurance. Science-backed ...

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Broccoli Macros: 34 cal, 2.8g Protein
foods 13 min read

Broccoli Macros: 34 cal, 2.8g Protein

Broccoli per 100g raw: 34 cal, 2.8g Protein, 7g Carbs, 0.4g Fat. Full macros, serving size variation...

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Brown Rice Macros: 112 cal, 2.6g Protein
foods 10 min read

Brown Rice Macros: 112 cal, 2.6g Protein

Brown Rice per 100g: 112 cal, 2.6g Protein, 24g Carbs, 0.9g Fat. Full macros, serving size variation...

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Cottage Cheese Macros: 163 cal, 28g Protein
foods 12 min read

Cottage Cheese Macros: 163 cal, 28g Protein

Cottage Cheese per 1 Cup: 163 cal, 28g Protein, 6g Carbs, 2.3g Fat. Full macros, serving size variat...

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Oatmeal Macros
foods 13 min read

Oatmeal Macros

Oatmeal per 8.5 g: 194 cal, 8.5g Protein, 33g Carbs. Full macro breakdown, serving size variations, ...

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Pasta Macros: 131 cal, 5g Protein
foods 12 min read

Pasta Macros: 131 cal, 5g Protein

Pasta per 100g cooked: 131 cal, 5g Protein, 25g Carbs, 1.1g Fat. Full macros, serving size variation...

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Peanut Butter Macros: 188 cal, 8g Protein
foods 13 min read

Peanut Butter Macros: 188 cal, 8g Protein

Peanut Butter per 2 tbsp (32g): 188 cal, 8g Protein, 6g Carbs, 16g Fat. Full macros, serving size va...

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Quinoa Macros: 120 cal, 4.4g Protein
foods 13 min read

Quinoa Macros: 120 cal, 4.4g Protein

Quinoa per 100g cooked: 120 cal, 4.4g Protein, 21g Carbs, 1.9g Fat. Full macros, serving size variat...

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