Ep178. Why Your Calorie Deficit Isn’t Working, And Why Tracking Still Matters (Even If It’s Not Perfect)

Calorie tracking apps like MyFitnessPal get a lot of hype… but how accurate are they really?

In today’s episode, I break down why calorie tracking is often inaccurate, why it’s NOT an exact science, and why I still recommend almost all my clients track their food, at least for a short period of time.

You’ll learn the real problems behind calorie calculators, food labels, app databases, user error, cooked vs raw weights, and the “secret calories” most people forget to log. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to use calorie tracking properly: with ranges, simple meal structures, and a focus on consistency instead of perfection.

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re tracking calories but still not seeing results, this episode is your blueprint for fixing it.

⭐ What You’ll Learn

• Why calorie calculators are only estimates

• The 20% error margin in UK food labels

• How MyFitnessPal’s database creates hidden inaccuracies

• The biggest user mistakes (like peanut butter on the spoon)

• Why cooked vs raw weights cause confusion

• How “just one extra bite” adds up quickly

• Why tracking forever is unrealistic