103: Why Online Calorie Calculators are Sabotaging Your Weight Loss  This has been a topic that I’ve wanted to cover for a while and I’m excited to dive into it with you today! I think using online calorie calculators aren’t the worst thing in the world, but I just see a lot of people giving up prematurely on their weight loss because they don’t understand how to use the tool. In today’s episode, I’m going to explain why using online calorie calculators are likely sabotaging your weight loss with 3 main points and also give you an action plan for what you can do on your own! Links mentioned: Research article about NEAT  Some key takeaways from this episode include: Many people end up under-eating when they calculate their own calories because they think they need to eat below their basal rate. If you don’t understand the different calorie amounts that an online calorie calculator will give you, you could end up decreasing your metabolism. Even if you do end up eating the right amount of calories for your body, your calorie goal will probably need to be adjusted at some point. However, there are nuances with making those adjustments that really only a Registered Dietitian would understand.  If you don’t understand the math behind those online calorie calculators, you could end up being wayyyy too hard on yourself and think that you need to hit that exact amount of calories every day. People who approach weight loss like this make it unnecessarily difficult, which could make you give up prematurely.    Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/services.     Whatever your goal weight is, our 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program can help you build the habits to reach it! Click here to learn more about this 1:1 program with one of our registered dietitians. Join our Millennial Living Membership for healthy recipes, grocery lists, monthly challenges, and more!  Connect with us!: Instagram TikTok Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themillennialnutritionist/support