If, after reading your intake forms and speaking with you at the start of our session, we decide to track calories and/or macros, I can provide you some initial calorie and macronutrient targets. However, for many of my clients tracking calories and macros, I have them start off by taking a couple of weeks to track without a specific target, while keeping tabs on body weight. This helps us better determine what your TRUE calorie and macro needs are, rather than using a standardized equation or online calculator.
And no, you do not need to track calories or macros to work with me. It’s an option. I’d say ~50% of my targets track their intake. It all depends on your unique goals and circumstances. I pride myself on providing individualized care and recommendations.