Track everything

Just an advice for a plateau if you’re like me and you track most things and don’t really snack but you forget to add the butter or soy sauce. That could be your deficit right there. I tracked my butter today for the first time. 25 grams over 4 slices. 170 calories? I always thought it was such an inconsequential amount it didn’t need to be added. Track people !

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Yeah.

I admit I don’t track black coffee or plain tea - at 2 to 3 calories a pop, it would take gallons of untracked coffee/tea in a DAY for me to possibly hit a threshold that would actually impact my calorie targets (never mind the accompanying water intake, dear lord!)

But something as calorie-dense as butter and other fats? Absolutely track those. And just as importantly - WEIGH them! Just a few extra grams on a couple servings can add up to an extra 50+ calories - which can make a massive difference if you’re already eating right up to the limit of your calorie target.

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I watched this British show called Secret Eaters. It was eye opening. Amazing what goes in the mouth that doesn’t really register in the brain. So yes track everything that passes the lips. Thanks for the valuable reminder.