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[Ideal Body Challenge] Day 2 - Tracking, hunger cues, and trust with food

Release Date: 05/06/2025

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In this special series of Fitness & Sushi, I’m sharing the live recordings from each day of the Ideal Body Challenge—designed to help you break free from diet culture and finally feel at home in your body.

In Day 2 – “Why Tracking Makes You Overeat (And What to Do Instead)”, you’ll learn…

🔶 Why relying on tracking apps, meal plans, or macros backfires long-term
🔶 How forced food control creates pressure that leads to overeating
🔶 Why you can’t depend on willpower to stay “on track”
🔶 The secret to reconnecting with your hunger cues
🔶 What happens when you stop budgeting your food—and start trusting your body

…and so much more!

So check out Day 2 and join me for the rest of the week. If you haven’t signed up yet, go to https://idealbodychallenge.com to get access to the full experience.

Enjoy!

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