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167. Over-Scientizing Your Health & Fitness: Why More Data Doesn't Mean Better Results

167. Over-Scientizing Your Health & Fitness: Why More Data Doesn't Mean Better Results

Update: 2025-09-03
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Have you ever caught yourself thinking that if you just had the right fitness tracker, the perfect app, or the latest gadget, your health and fitness goals would finally click into place?

 

I get it. Data feels safe. Numbers feel concrete. When everything about your body, health, fitness, and weight loss feels unpredictable, numbers might feel like a lifeline. But here's the truth: Your Oura ring won't get you to bed earlier. Your food tracking app won't put vegetables on your plate. And your CGM won't stop you from reaching for those M&Ms.

 

Tune in this week to learn about how you might be over-scientizing weight loss - a phenomenon I see repeatedly with clients who fill their homes with gadgets, but aren't using that information to guide or change their actions. 

 

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://carriehollandmd.com/167

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167. Over-Scientizing Your Health & Fitness: Why More Data Doesn't Mean Better Results

167. Over-Scientizing Your Health & Fitness: Why More Data Doesn't Mean Better Results

Carrie Holland, MD, CPT