I've never been able to stick with tracking macros for very long for similar reasons. Following a meal plan takes a bit of time to set up, but once I have everything in place, I get a huge sense of relief throughout the week whenever I eat. There's never a question of what I'm going to eat, or if I'm eating too much or too little, and I can be confident that I'm making progress toward my weight goal (whether it's bulking or cutting).

I think the main downside is a lack of flexibility, which can throw me off the wagon for a while if I miss one too many meals by going out with friends. Improving flexibility is one of our goals right now, and adding better support for restaurant meals, so hopefully not a big downside for too much longer.