DO I HAVE TO TRACK?

When it comes to fitness, there are many things you can track to measure your progress.

Macros, calories consumed, steps, water intake, body weight, weights lifted . . . . to name a few.

But do you have to track to get results? My answer might be different than you think.

YES! Tracking can be extremely beneficial.

Do you have to obsessively weigh and track every single calorie you eat? No. Do you have to track all of the above-mentioned markers? No. Do you have to track forever and ever and ever? Nope.

But it’s real hard to know how you got where you are if you don’t know what the heck you did to get there. If you want to make a change, you need to know what to change.

For many common changes people want to make, there’s generally a simple road map to get started:

• Want to lose fat? Eat in a caloric deficit.

• Want to build muscle? Eat enough protein and lift heavy.

• Want to feel better and live longer? Well there’s lots of things you can do for that! Walk more, get outside, spend time with loved ones, the list goes on.

Tracking can feel like a stressful burden and I totally get that! But I do recommend doing it in some capacity - at least at first! - if you want to see results.

Finding a balance between tracking and obsessing is tough, but I think you can do it :)