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Want to challenge yourself to taking control of your mindfulness AND have the opportunity to win a bag of our favorite protein powder?! This challenge is for you! Taking unlogged bites, licks, and tastes (BLTs) may seem harmless, but they can add up and impact your macro goals and overall progress in surprising ways. Here’s a breakdown of the effects: 1. **Caloric Creep:** Every untracked taste adds calories, sometimes adding up to a few hundred extra calories by the end of the day. Over time, this "creep" can lead to a calorie surplus, which can stall fat loss, weight loss, or lean bulking goals. 2. **Skewed Macro Balance:** BLTs usually contain fats, carbs, or a mix of both—rarely protein. This can throw off your intended macro distribution, making it harder to hit your protein targets while accidentally overconsuming carbs or fats. This unintentional shift may hinder muscle preservation, growth, or energy balance. 3. **Reduced Accuracy in Tracking:** For those striving for accuracy in macro tracking, unlogged BLTs compromise your overall numbers. Without knowing the exact macros, it’s challenging to measure progress accurately or adjust intake based on your results. 4. **Influence on Appetite and Hunger Cues:** Small bites throughout the day can disrupt your body’s natural hunger signals, leading you to feel less hungry when it’s time for a meal. This can prevent you from consuming a balanced meal that provides essential nutrients, affecting energy levels and satiety. 5. **Mindful Eating and Accountability:** Small, untracked bites can create habits of mindless eating, which might make it harder to stay consistent. Over time, becoming mindful and accountable for every choice can positively reinforce your long-term success and consistency. Logging everything, including small tastes, or reducing them can help keep your macros balanced, progress measurable, and habits mindful.
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