The Great Calorie Counting LIE- How Legal Loopholes, App Errors & Your Microbiome are Messing with Your Weight Loss
The Great Calorie Counting LIE- How Legal Loopholes, App Errors & Your Microbiome are Messing with Your Weight Loss  
Podcast: Bite Back with Abbey Sharp
Published On: Tue Jul 15 2025
Description: Here’s an overview of what you can expect in today’s episode:00:34 - Intro02:31 - Calorie Need Calculations Really Kinda Suck 05:37 - Calorie Labels On Foods and Apps Are Notoriously Inaccurate07:58 - Our Gut Microbiome Impacts The Calories We Get From Food12:24 - We Just SUCK At Estimating Our Intake and Needs14:49 - Risks for Disordered Eating17:32 - Tips for Navigating Calorie Counting that ACTUALLY WorkReferences:Indirect Calorimetry in Clinical PracticeAbility of the Harris Benedict formula to predict energy requirements differs with weight history and ethnicityValidation of several established equations for resting metabolic rate in obese and nonobese peopleA cellular level approach to predicting resting energy expenditure: Evaluation of applicability in adolescentsNutrition labeling of foodEnergetic consequences of thermal and nonthermal food processingEffect of host genetics on the gut microbiome in 7,738 participants of the Dutch Microbiome ProjectRoles of gut microbiota and metabolites in overweight and obesity of childrenReview article: dietary fibre-microbiota interactionsHost-diet-gut microbiome interactions influence human energy balance: a randomized clinical trialThe portion size effect: Women demonstrate an awareness of eating more than intended when served larger than normal portionsCalorie counting and fitness tracking technology: Associations with eating disorder symptomatologyMy Fitness Pal Calorie Tracker Usage in the Eating DisordersThe Effect of Adherence to Dietary Tracking on Weight Loss: Using HLM to Model Weight Loss over TimeTracking food leads to losing poundsReducing Calorie Intake May Not Help You Lose Body Weight Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need. 👉 Pre-order today! 🛒 Where to Purchase:AmazonBarnes & NobleAmazon KindleApple BooksGoogle PlayKoboApple Books (Audiobook)Audibleabbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •📚 Goodreads Giveaway (Now – Jan 11)😃 American friends! Goodreads is giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.Enter here: Goodreads Giveaway • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 🇨🇦 Canadian Giveaway (Dec 22 – Jan 11)Canadians, it’s your turn! We’re giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.To enter:Create a Goodreads account (so you can leave a review later!)Follow @abbeyskitchen on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTubeShare a photo of your favorite Hunger Crushing Combo on InstagramTag @abbeyskitchen and use #HungerCrushingComboMethodWinners will be contacted via Instagram DMs• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •neue theory🥤FUEL SMARTER! Check out my 2-in-1 Plant-Based Probiotic Protein Powder, neue theory👉 neuetheory.com or follow @neuetheory - Use promo code BITEBACK20 for 20% off 💥• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✉️ Subscribe to My Newsletters:Neue Theory NewsletterAbbey’s Kitchen Newsletter📘 Check out my FREE E-Books:Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-BookProtein 101 E-Book👋 Follow me!Instagram: @abbeyskitchenTikTok: @abbeyskitchenYouTube: @AbbeysKitchenBlog: abbeyskitchen.comBook: The Mindful Glow Cookbook • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and leave us a review! It really helps support the show ❤️ 💬 If you liked this podcast, please like, follow, and leave a review — and let me know who you’d love to hear about next! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐