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Adherence Over Accuracy
A rough number logged daily beats a precise one logged never.
How it works
- 1The win condition is using the tool every day, not producing a perfect number.
- 2A rough figure logged daily beats a precise figure logged never.
- 3Judgment kills compliance, so the system should accept the 5,000 calorie day without editorializing.
- 4Rigid protocols fail on adherence, which is the number one problem nutritionists report with clients.
- 5Build for the user's worst day, because that is the day the habit breaks.
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