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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2025 · 18 MIN

Episode 223: Is tracking food helping or hurting you?

from The Diet Diaries · host Jordana Edelstein

If you’re listening, you've probably tracked your food at some point—calories, macros, points. Maybe obsessively. Maybe for a goal. Maybe because it helped you feel in control. But here’s the truth: tracking and journaling are not the same thing, and knowing the difference can change everything about how you relate to food.In this episode, I’m breaking down:When and why tracking is helpfulThe five key components of food journaling that reveal what numbers never canHow journaling uncovers the real reasons behind overeating, late-night snacking, and feeling out of controlMy personal take on when to track, when to journal, and how to do either in a way that’s actually useful (not soul-sucking)If you’ve been stuck relying on an app to tell you when and how much to eat—or you’re scared to stop tracking because it feels like free falling—this one’s for you.Connect with JordanaFind me on InstagramSign up for my weekly letter with personal stories and nutrition, body image and mindset tipsSchedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries

If you’re listening, you've probably tracked your food at some point—calories, macros, points. Maybe obsessively. Maybe for a goal. Maybe because it helped you feel in control. But here’s the truth: tracking and journaling are not the same thing, and knowing the difference can change everything about how you relate to food. In this episode, I’m breaking down: When and why tracking is helpfulThe five key components of food journaling that reveal what numbers never canHow journaling uncov...

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