172. Stop Chasing the Burn: What *Really* Impacts Your Calorie Burn + What to Focus on Instead

Today’s episode was inspired by a super juicy question I got on Instagram (shoutout to Julie)! The question I knew I had to dive into here was: “Why do some people burn more calories than others?” Our society definitely has an obsession with calorie burn AND fitness trackers. I don’t care if it’s your Apple Watch, Fitbit, or even my beloved Oura ring - NONE of them are giving you a perfect read on your calorie burn! Your calorie burn is influenced by a variety of factors personal to YOU - muscle mass, metabolism, and stress & hormone levels are just a few. Continuously chasing calorie can actually work against you - especially if you have a goal of building muscle! So…if you’re in your muscle-building era (which I would LOVE to hear if you are), don’t sabotage it by trying to burn as many calories as possible. This episode is your permission slip to break free from the calorie-burn trap and chase goals that actually support YOUR body and life - I know you can do it!! In this episode, we cover: Realizing that your tracking device for calorie burn is NOT 100% accurate Why your calorie burn is personal + influenced by multiple factors Why chasing calorie burn isn’t an effective strategy for you Choosing workouts you truly enjoy + can stay consistent with Why working harder doesn’t always equal working smarter Avoiding long-term calorie deficits Links/Resources: Join FIT CLUB , my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gym PRIVATE COACHING is my 1:1 program (choose 3 or 6 month option) Connect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcast so we can keep this conversation going-be sure to tag me in your posts and stories! Join my FREE Facebook group, Unf*ck Your Fitness Click HERE for my favorite fitness & life things! Send me a text with episode ideas or just to say hi! Support the show