Calorie Counting & Tracking Apps - Are They Helpful Or Harmful?

It starts out quite innocently - you install the app, input your goal and you’re on your way to a healthier, happier you! Despite good intentions though somewhere along the line, the trajectory changed and suddenly you've become obsessed, controlled and reliant on this app. Sound familiar? This week we’re pointing the finger at calorie counting/ tracking apps and asking the question - are these apps helpful when it comes to health & fitness or are they downright harmful? Things We Mention -  Our thoughts on calorie counting and where counting your calories fits within a healthy relationship with food & exercise.  How to improve health and achieve your goals without tracking or counting. The only macronutrient we recommend tracking for optimal health.  The accuracy of these calorie counting and tracking apps.  PLUS, we give you a little heads up on one app that is helpful and will teach you how to tune into your body and become more aware of your nutrition needs & behaviours.  Links & Helpful Resources -  Follow us on Instagram - @movementandmimosas Shop Affirmation Cards from Insite Mind Join the Movement & Mimosas Group Chat on Facebook Check out and Install mindful food journaling app - Ate.  Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any of our episodes and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review? Thanks!