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Oct 2024
51m 9s

How To Stop Tracking Calories

Tony and Marianna
About this episode

Thinking about ditching the calorie tracker? In this episode of Fitness Stuff for Normal People, hosts Marianna and Tony will guide you through our 5-step process for stopping tracking without losing progress. We’ll discuss why tracking can be helpful but also why it might not be right for everyone. Tune in for evidence-based insights that will help you navigate your fitness journey!


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Timestamps:

(9:32) Why Tracking Works

(13:41) When It Doesn't

(29:42) Step-by-Step Process To Stop Tracking

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