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What gets measured gets done — the oldest rule in behaviour science

The old saying "what gets measured gets done" is not just office talk. Science shows that simply noting your food and weight shifts how you eat and how much you lose.

15 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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You have heard the old saying: what gets measured gets done. People use it in offices and factories. But it fits your body even better. This short read shows why the simple act of noting your food changes how you eat.

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