Calorie counting can be a useful tool sometimes, but it’s not a way of living

Counting and tracking calories is something you might choose to do from time to time, but it’s not a long-term strategy.

Calorie counting is a useful tool - get it right, and the information it provides can be super helpful.

but it’s not a way of life.

It can be time consuming, it can get in the way of things, it can be emotionally draining and restrictive, and it’s associated with more disordered eating habits than most other dietary tools.

Learning how and when to track calories in a way that supports your health and fitness goals as well as your social and emotional health means learning when to pick it up and put it down again.

Related reading:

www.leahrosenutrition.com/nutrition-tips/how-to-calculate-your-calories

www.leahrosenutrition.com/nutrition-tips/nutrition-is-more-than-fuel