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Jul 2024
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2617: Why You Should Count Calories for ...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2617:

Counting calories for 30 days is a powerful way to gain control over your eating habits, helping you make more informed choices to lose fat and build muscle. Daniel Freedman emphasizes that this practice fosters awareness, allowing for better management of your diet without the long-term commitment.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bachperformance.com/why-you-should-count-calories-for-30-days-once-in-your-life/

Quotes to ponder:

"Counting calories for 30 days is the best way to retake control of your eating and, ultimately, help you lose fat and build muscle."

"What gets measured gets managed."

"The ten minutes it takes you each day to track will give you the awareness and discipline to improve your eating for the rest of your life."

Episode references:

Precision Nutrition: https://www.precisionnutrition.com/

The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808

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