2976: Why Tracking Your Food and Body Fat Is Ruining Your Progress

Sal, Adam, and Justin argue that obsessive tracking of weight, macros, and body fat can sabotage fitness progress by damaging your relationship with food and your body. They explain why common metrics like the scale and DEXA scans can mislead, and what research suggests you should measure instead—primarily performance. The episode also features live coaching calls with a 65-year-old athlete seeking to maintain strength, a nearly-50-year-old man navigating joint-friendly progression, a chemistry teacher recovering from a deadlift back injury, and a postpartum mother dealing with chronic hip pain.