8 WAYS TO TRACK CALORIES WITHOUT GETTING OBSESSED

1. Use portion control by learning to estimate serving sizes with your hands—like using your palm for protein or your fist for carbs.

2. Keep a food journal to note what you eat and how you feel, focusing on patterns rather than numbers.

3. Choose consistent meals, like rotating healthy breakfasts and lunches, to reduce daily calorie tracking stress.

4. Use a tracking app mindfully, only logging major meals and avoiding overanalyzing every bite or snack.

5. Focus on whole foods, which are generally lower in calories and easier to portion without exact counting.

6. Limit tracking to weekdays and relax on weekends to create balance and prevent burnout.

7. Eat slowly and mindfully, paying attention to hunger and fullness cues instead of just calorie totals.

8. Track progress in other ways like energy levels, sleep quality, or how clothes fit, so you’re not just focused on numbers.