Got Food & Body Goals? Stop Tracking These 3 Things!

Hey there, busy bees! ??

We all know that in the whirlwind of work, life, and trying to remember to feed the cat, staying healthy can feel like just another chore.

But some of those tracking habits you’ve picked up might be doing more harm than good.

Let's cut the nonsense and find a better way to track health and wellness!

1. Ditch the Calorie Counter ??

Counting calories is like trying to herd cats—pointless and exhausting.

Here’s why you should toss it out:

- Metabolism Mayhem: Two people can eat the same snack and their bodies will treat it like two totally different meals. Plus, did you know a “200-calorie” treat in the morning is more efficient than a midnight snack attack?

- Label Lies: Those calorie counts on packaged foods? Not always the gospel truth.

- Mind Games: Obsessing over calories can make you bonkers and tank your mental health. No snack is worth that kind of stress!

Instead, Try This ?

- Track Meal Timing: Stick to three meals a day and one or two snacks to keep your mood, energy, and focus in check.

- Monitor Macros: Only do this if you already have a healthy relationship with food. Otherwise, it’s just another numbers game.

2. Break Up with Your Scale ??

Putting all your hopes and dreams on a number that fluctuates more than the stock market? No thanks!

- Scale Shenanigans: Your weight doesn’t tell you everything. If your goal is to feel fit and fabulous, fixating on weight isn’t the ticket.

- Muscle Myths: Muscle weighs more than fat. So, if you’re lifting those weights like a champ, you might see the number go up even though you’re getting stronger and leaner.

Instead, Try This ?

- Count Workouts, Not Pounds: Set goals for how many times you hit the gym each week.

- Performance Power: Measure your strength and stamina—like how much you can squat or how fast you can run a mile. Then check back in a month and see those gains!

3. Bye-Bye, BMI ??

BMI is like that outdated fashion trend you’re embarrassed to admit you tried. Let’s leave it in the past.

- Flawed Formula: BMI doesn’t account for muscle mass, and it’s about as useful as a screen door on a submarine.

- Not a True Measure: It’s a simplistic tool that doesn’t reflect your true health or body composition. When I was doing CrossFit, my BMI said I was “overweight,” but I felt like a superhero!

Instead, Try This ?

- Body Composition Check: If you have a good relationship with your body, look at your body fat percentage instead.

- Fashion Forward: Pay attention to how your clothes fit. They’ll give you a better idea of how your body is changing than any number ever could.

?? Wrap-Up

Let’s sum it up, shall we?

1. Stop counting calories—it’s a waste of your precious brainpower.

2. Ditch the scale—it’s not the boss of you.

3. Forget about BMI—you are the only one who should label your body (not the medical industry with it's blanket language).

Focus on what really matters: feeling good, staying active, and maintaining a positive relationship with food and your body.

Because life’s too short to be bogged down by numbers that don’t tell the whole story. Here’s to a healthier, happier you! ??

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