EPISODE · May 20, 2025 · 20 MIN
Is Counting Calories Bad? Why You May Consider Moving Away From This Era | Ep 261
from What's Eating You Podcast with Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Georgiou
Ever followed a calorie-counting app, nailed your macros, lost weight, and still felt… miserable? Or maybe you stuck to the plan perfectly—until one day you didn’t—and suddenly felt like a failure?Today, we’re unpacking why calorie counting works... but why it might still be working against you. If you're stuck in a cycle of “doing well” then falling off the wagon, you’re not alone—and there’s a reason behind it.@04:21.24 What is Calorie Counting & Macro Tracking?@07:17.12 The Pros @11:19.88 The Cons – What You’re Not Told@14:31.58 What’s the Real Problem We’re Trying to Solve?DISCLAIMER: This is NOT therapy or a substitute for psychological and medical advice.Want to build a healthy relationship with food?Book a FREE 1:1 eating evaluation call HEREBook a retreat call HERE Visit the retreat website HEREAsk StephTo access more of my courses use this LINKFREE Resources:Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]Experiencing burnout? Free guide herePsychological support:ADHD Assessment enquiryWebsite: http://www.mindfoodpsychology.comSocial media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines Review the podcast on Apple By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ever followed a calorie-counting app, nailed your macros, lost weight, and still felt… miserable? Or maybe you stuck to the plan perfectly—until one day you didn’t—and suddenly felt like a failure?Today, we’re unpacking why calorie counting works... but why it might still be working against you. If you're stuck in a cycle of “doing well” then falling off the wagon, you’re not alone—and there’s a reason behind it.@04:21.24 What is Calorie Counting & Macro Tracking?@07:17.12 The Pros @11:19.88 The Cons – What You’re Not Told@14:31.58 What’s the Real Problem We’re Trying to Solve?DISCLAIMER: This is NOT therapy or a substitute for psychological and medical advice.Want to build a healthy relationship with food?Book a FREE 1:1 eating evaluation call HEREBook a retreat call HERE Visit the retreat website HEREAsk StephTo access more of my courses use this LINKFREE Resources:Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]Experiencing burnout? Free guide herePsychological support:ADHD Assessment enquiryWebsite: http://www.mindfoodpsychology.comSocial media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines Review the podcast on Apple By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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