In this episode, I talk about calorie tracking, why I actually like it as a tool, and also why I think a lot of people stay stuck using it for way too long. 

I explain how I prefer to use tracking in short bursts to help set a course, learn portions, and recalibrate when needed, rather than relying on an app to make every food decision forever.

I also walk through some practical ways to start pulling back from tracking if you’ve become overly reliant on it, including tracking less frequently, moving away from macros, using visual food logs, and shifting your focus toward performance or skill-based goals instead of just aesthetics.

The goal isn’t to fear tracking, it’s to eventually build enough confidence that you don’t need it all the time.

Time Stamps:

00:00 — Why tracking calories can be helpful

01:40 — The healthiest way to use tracking

03:30 — How to start pulling back from tracking

05:00 — Visual food logs and tracking alternatives

06:30 — Why performance goals can help you stop tracking

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