The Things a Tracker Can't Measure

Psychology Today | 31.05.2026 20:44
As a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, I spend a lot of time sitting with people who come to me wearing Oura Rings and Apple Watches to log their calories, macros, sleep, steps, and heart rate variability. The stated goal is usually health. Yet beneath the language of wellness, there is often anxiety about weight, appearance, aging, or the belief that changing our bodies will somehow improve our lives.