The Consistency Project The Mirror Method: Why Your Body Fat Percentage Doesn't Matter (But This Question Does)
Oct 1, 2025
In this discussion, EC Synkowski, a Certified Nutrition Specialist and founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition, emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions in health and fitness. She critiques the focus on body fat percentage, advocating instead for mirror checks and performance evaluations. The conversation highlights how to identify actionable steps for personal agency and use setbacks as learning opportunities. EC also encourages listeners to prioritize defining meaningful outcomes, cultivating curiosity, and integrating health practices into their everyday lives.
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Measure Outcomes Not Vanity Numbers
- Body-fat and wearable metrics are often proxies people chase instead of the real outcome they want.
- EC Synkowski urges checking if a number actually changes your behavior or outcome before tracking it.
Ignore Small Swings, Track Trends
- Ignore small metric swings inside measurement error and focus on meaningful long-term trends.
- Use direct performance or mirror checks (pull-ups, aesthetics) as primary progress markers.
Ask What You Can Control Next
- Stop asking “Why is this happening to me?” and instead ask “What can I control next?”.
- Start with small, tactical actions the client can actually do tomorrow to build momentum.
