Remember when our ancestors gauged their well-being by how their stomach growled or how heavy their legs felt after a hunt? Fast forward to today, and instead of listening to our bodies, many of us glance at a glowing screen strapped to our wrists, hoping it tells the whole story. It’s wild—this sleek tech in our lives can track everything from heart rates to number of steps to sleep quality. Sometimes, it’s like having a mini doctor with you 24/7. But here’s the kicker: while these gadgets can brilliantly bridge the gap between how we feel and what’s actually happening inside us, they also remind us just how often our own perceptions can lead us astray. I mean, take a buddy of mine who swore he was sticking to his calorie budget—until a surprise 500 extra calories from barbecue sauce popped up on his tracker. Oops. Sure, some people, like Ben Johnson, the Canadian sprinter who could pretty much nail his 100-meter sprint time to the tenth of a second without any device, are amazing at self-assessment. But most of us? Not so much. So the big question looms: just how good are you at reading yourself? And more intriguingly, can tech be a wise sidekick rather than a distraction, helping you make smarter decisions about your health? Let’s unpack this curious blend of ancient instincts and modern gadgets—dive into the accuracy of these trackers, explore when tracking lifts us up or drags us down, and uncover ways to tune into your own body’s signals more precisely. Ready? Let’s get into it.
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