Calorie counting and tracking apps. Are they helpful or harmful? Plus what to do if you notice any red flags in your eating behaviours

 
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In this week’s episode, I discuss the risks and benefits of calorie counting and tracking apps. Should you count calories? Does tracking your macros serve a purpose? And what to do if you notice any red flags in your thoughts and eating behaviours.

We discuss:

  • What calories and macros are (3:20)

  • Calorie tracking apps - should you be using them? (6:43)

  • When calorie counting and tracking becomes dangerous (10:56) 

  • Calories in vs calories out. Is losing weight as simple as eating in a calorie deficit? (13:40)

  • Do you have to track calories to lose weight? (17:24)

  • Warning signs that you need to take a break from calorie counting (19:24)

  • The accuracy of calorie-tracking apps. Should you trust them? (21:22)

  • When calorie counting and tracking may be beneficial (25:15)

  • Alternate options to calorie counting (32:40)

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Rachel Hawkins