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New and Noteworthy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New Release: Shortcuts Revamp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This update gives your shortcuts a full redesign! You can customize shortcut colors, add any shortcut to your toolbar, and set the shortcut sheet to display as few as 1 or as many as 14 shortcuts. You can also toggle shortcuts on or off, or remove the entire shortcut sheet for a more minimal setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Shortcuts<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You can find all of these options by pressing the Quick Actions button (the + button at the bottom middle of your screen) and going to More > Shortcuts. If you want a walkthrough, check out this KB article<\/a> for navigation tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New App Insight: An Examination of MacroFactor\u2019s Expenditure Modifiers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Last month, in our 5.5.0 release, we introduced two new Expenditure Modifiers: Step-informed updates and predictive goal adjustment. These modifiers build on the V3 expenditure algorithm and give you optional tools to improve the accuracy and responsiveness of your expenditure estimate in the app and, thus, your Calorie targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this new article, Greg explains what the new modifiers do, how they work within the existing system, and why they support better long-term predictions. He also walks through a small update to protein recommendations based on new evidence. If you want a deeper look at the changes, the full breakdown is now available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An Examination of MacroFactor\u2019s Expenditure Modifiers<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

New Article: How Does Alcohol Affect Body Composition?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Drinking is deeply woven into social life around the world. Globally, roughly 43 percent of adults drink at least once a year, with higher rates in Europe and the Americas. Because of that, it\u2019s common for people pursuing fitness or body composition changes to wonder how alcohol fits into the picture. Does a glass of wine at dinner matter? Will a few beers after a workout undo your effort?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article looks at how alcohol affects body composition and whether there\u2019s still room for it in your goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Does Alcohol Affect Body Composition?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

New Case Study: How Terry Used Data to Take Control of His Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a 34-year-old engineer and powerlifter, Terry Jones has always trusted data to deliver the best results. But when it came to managing his nutrition, the tools he used couldn\u2019t keep up. The soon-to-be dad wanted something more accurate and adaptable, and that\u2019s when he found MacroFactor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPairing my nutrition improvements in MacroFactor with my new training and coaching, I\u2019m honestly shocked at the results I\u2019ve seen,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Terry Used Data to Take Control of His Results<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In Case You Missed It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We share a lot of informative content on our Instagram<\/a> and in our groups on Facebook<\/a> and Reddit<\/a> throughout the month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of our favorites from the past few weeks, in case you missed them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Goals...embrace<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Carbs...weight<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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What We\u2019re Working On<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are entering the final sprint toward the MacroFactor Workouts app release! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a reminder, the app will come out in early 2026, and we\u2019ll be welcoming a new group of beta testers in early to mid-December. We\u2019ll have an open, first-come first-served call for beta participants in our Facebook group<\/a> and subreddit<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you been keeping up with the previews of the new app that we\u2019ve been sharing on Instagram<\/a> and in the communities? Make sure you\u2019re following us there to see a few more in the coming weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what we\u2019ve revealed so far: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Workout<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Confirmed features in previews: <\/p>\n\n\n\n