Carbon blog

As a parent, you might run the household—but more often than not, your health and goals end up in the backseat. Between temper tantrums, school drop-offs, and designing dinner for picky eaters, it can feel like there's barely time to breathe—let alone hit your macros. And when the day ends with you scraping leftover mac and cheese into your mouth while standing at the sink? You might wonder if tracking is even worth the effort. The good news: it is. And you don’t need a perfect plan or separate meals to make it work. Here are 8 practical strategies to help you stay on track with your macros while managing family meals, chaos, and even leftovers.