The Consistency Project The Stupidly Simple Way to Find Your True Calorie Needs (No App, Calculator, or Wearable Required)
Dec 24, 2025
Dive into the world of calorie tracking and discover why many apps and calculators can mislead your nutrition journey. Learn a more intuitive method that relies on actual weight trends and food intake instead of outdated equations. EC Synkowski emphasizes the importance of a personalized approach, highlighting the role of daily fluctuations and metabolic adaptation. Say goodbye to shiny gadgets and hello to a better understanding of your true caloric needs by mapping out realistic habits.
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Student Found Sustainable Freedom
- Jason said he'd tried many diets and found EC's approach different and sustainable.
- He enjoyed his calorie targets and felt he could maintain them for life.
Trackers Give Population Averages
- Calorie trackers and calculators provide noisy, population-average estimates rather than precise individual needs.
- EC Synkowski says you don't need them because a simpler method gives better personalization.
Equations Estimate Basal Rate Only
- Predictive equations like Mifflin-St. Jeor and Harris-Benedict derive from indirect calorimetry and gas-exchange measures.
- These formulas estimate basal or resting metabolic rate, not total daily energy expenditure.