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ellisv01/21/20251 replyview on HN

Yes, the mere act of monitoring (including self-monitoring) leads to behavioral change.

This alone can be sufficient for some people.


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jacobr101/21/2025

One factor is just the sheer volume of snacks and treats - outside of the portion size of any particular meal. If your were not self-aware of constant eating that can have a big impact - at least it did for a few friends of mine.