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Jul 2024
10m 15s

When Calorie Counting Doesn’t ‘Work’ For...

Kelly Lyons
About this episode
We're tackling a topic that always gets people talking—counting calories! If counting calories works for you, great! But if tracking every bite or obsessing over your food app has ever made you anxious, this episode is for you! In this episode, we'll talk about why calorie counting may make your binge eating and overeating WORSE, and the steps for you to ta ... Show More
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