Thoughts on calorie tracking, nutrition research, and building healthier habits without the obsession.
Research shows most people underestimate their calorie intake by 20-50%. It's not a character flaw — it's a well-documented cognitive bias that affects everyone.
Research links calorie tracking apps to disordered eating. But the problem might not be tracking itself — it might be how most apps make you track.
Most people quit calorie tracking because it feels like a second job. Research shows rough estimates might work just as well — if you stick with it.