Debunking Myths About Calorie Trackers

Modern technologies in the form of smart devices and apps have long become an integral part of our life. But is it worth relying so heavily on artificial intelligence? It is often not as accurate as we would like it to be. In this article, we'll look at some of the challenges associated with activity and calorie trackers.

On the one hand, devices and apps like MyFitnessPal can be useful for those who want to normalize their diet, control sleep, monitor medication intake, and simply maintain a healthy lifestyle. They can really become great companions and motivate you to implement changes to your life. At the same time, opponents of such trackers argue that they are not able to wean you from emotional attachment to sweets or cigarettes and will not help you change your lifestyle due to, for example, social or financial issues.

Thus, using various trackers, you should first be able to motivate yourself on your own. Do not also forget to make allowances that the data of apps and devices may not be entirely correct. Services may think that you are walking while taking a subway. For accurate measurements, check the manufacturers' recommendations. For example, they advise wearing the device around your waist in most cases, so the number of steps and calories burned will be estimated most accurately.

Besides, goals such as weight loss or weight gain should be tailored to the characteristics of a particular organism. It is impossible to drive absolutely everyone into the framework of dry mathematical calculations that trackers offer us. Many factors affect your condition. So, along with wearing devices and using apps, you should contact specialists who can give a more accurate assessment of your health.

It's also important not to get hung up on numbers, working too hard at the gym, and sticking to counting calories. For example, you shouldn't categorize food as "bad" and "good." It is essential to listen to the desires of your body and not punish yourself for eating sweets with an additional round in the gym. This is what an app can’t cope with - make choices instead of you - and you have to stay conscious. 

To summarize the above, it's worth noting that while trackers are not always accurate, they can be an excellent addition to your nutritional plan and goals. Do not consider them as an ultimate guideline. You should adjust your diet and lifestyle according to experts' recommendations and your own desires. Still, apps can make it easier to control yourself for some period of time. Do you use calorie trackers? Please share your recommendations for a healthy lifestyle.