Inspire Fitness Should You Be Tracking Your Food? The Truth About Logging for Fat Loss
May 23, 2025
Are you feeling stuck in your fat loss journey? Tracking your food might be just the tool you need! Discover the unique benefits of food logging, particularly for women over 40 dealing with hormonal changes. Learn how to use MyFitnessPal effectively while avoiding the pitfalls of stress or obsession. The conversation also explores when tracking can be counterproductive and suggests healthier alternatives. Whether you're new to food logging or thinking of stepping back, find a balanced approach to your dietary goals!
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Personal Benefits of Food Logging
- Casey Young shares a personal experience of tracking her food to maintain fat loss awareness.
- She notices overeating and missing targets without logging meals, even as a nutrition expert.
Log Food to Boost Awareness
- Log food to increase awareness and understand proper portion sizes.
- Being mindful about hunger, fullness, and habits improves control over eating.
Empower with Data, Not Emotion
- Tracking food empowers you through data instead of emotional decisions.
- It enables identifying what works and adjusting habits intentionally.