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Why Streaks and Badges Don’t Help You Lose Fat (And What Does) | Ep 449
You've been hitting your macros for two or three weeks, then one bad day wipes everything out and you're starting over. Again.
The problem isn't your discipline but how you're setting up your targets.
Most people use streaks, badges, and all-or-nothing tracking to stay consistent with nutrition. The research shows those extrinsic reward systems actually increase dropout rates and erode the motivation you need to lose fat and build muscle long term.
A 2015 study found that gamified systems made people less motivated, more anxious, and worse at the task. If you've ever felt like a broken streak…
The skinny
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