Guides
Practical, no-nonsense guides to counting calories, macros and protein.
How to count calories
How to count calories to lose weight without weighing everything: find your target, log meals fast with photos and barcodes, and focus on consistency.
How to count calories from a photo
Count calories from a photo: how AI meal photo estimates work, how to frame the shot, and what to check before saving. A practical checklist.
Are AI calorie counters accurate?
How accurate are AI calorie counters? What photo-based estimates get right, where they miss (oil, sauces, portions), and how to make them accurate eno
How to count macros
How to count macros for weight loss or muscle gain: set calorie and macro targets, log meals, and hit protein first. Step-by-step guide with examples.
How much protein do I need a day?
How much protein do you need a day? 0.8 g/kg is the minimum; 1.6–2.2 g/kg helps with muscle and weight loss. Targets by goal and weight, with a calcul
How many calories should I eat a day?
How many calories should you eat a day to lose, maintain or gain weight? Find your maintenance calories, set a safe target, and adjust with real resul
Calorie deficit, explained
What a calorie deficit is, how big it should be, how fast you'll lose weight, and why weight loss stalls even in a deficit. With a free calculator.
How to count calories when eating out
Count calories at restaurants, takeaways and parties: use posted calories, photograph your plate, add hidden fats, and don't let one meal derail the w
How to count calories in homemade food
Count calories in homemade meals: photograph single plates, log batch-cooked recipes by portion, account for cooking oil, and reuse saved meals.
Calorie tracker vs macro tracker
Calorie tracker or macro tracker? What each one tracks, which is better for weight loss or muscle gain, and why tracking both is easier than it sounds
How to build a food logging habit
Most people stop logging food within two weeks. Practical ways to make food logging a habit: log immediately, use photos and favorites, and forgive mi
How to track protein on GLP-1 medication
On a GLP-1 medication with a low appetite? How to track protein and calories to help you eat enough, with practical tips to discuss with your care tea
How to track protein intake
How to track protein intake: set a daily protein goal, log meals by photo or barcode, and see protein left on your home screen. Simple and free.