WHAT IF I HAVE DIETARY REQUIREMENTS?
That’s totally fine. If one of our meal plans doesn’t suit your specific needs, choose the plan closest to your dietary requirements and then omit or swap out the ingredients on a like-for-like basis.
SUBSTITUTING FOODS IN THE RECIPES
You can substitute ANY foods in your meal plan, but currently, we do not have the capability to show them in your menu of custom meals. However, be sure to always keep your meals within the target protein, carbs, fats, and calories.
HOW DO I CURB CRAVINGS?
We ALL have cravings. Do not be alarmed if you find yourself craving your old ‘comfort foods’ as you are making your transition to a healthier lifestyle. The key is to effectively manage these cravings as you experience them. Tip # 1 - Drink LOTS of water. Always aim to drink your prescribed minimums! Tip # 2 -…
SHOPPING AND KEEPING GROCERY COSTS LOW
How do I cut the cost of my grocery bill? * Plan for the week by selecting meals from your TRANSFORM menu that share common ingredients like eggs, chicken, ground turkey, potatoes, rice, peanut butter, etc. This way, you can buy and prep in bulk, saving both time and money. * Try more protein shakes for your …
STORING FOOD PREPARED IN BULK
How should I store all my food once it is prepared? When we prepare our foods, we immediately portion and store them in plastic or glass containers. That way there is little to no work to do for the next few days. Guaranteed success! If you are forgetful, put the date on the container so you don’t end up eating…
WHAT IF IM VEGAN/VEGETARIAN?
Yes, you can! The app has meal suggestions that are super easy to plug in, but it also gives you the option to create your own meals if you'd like. There are a few vegetarian recipes in the program, but keep in mind you can switch out the meat in any recipe for a vegetarian substitute. You can still do the progr…
DO I HAVE TO COUNT CALORIES?
Not at all! When you choose any of the Transform meal plans, the app does all of the counting for you! Once you enter your biometrics and goal, every meal will be scaled specifically to your needs - to reach that goal. Simply select the most appetizing meals from your Transform Menu, and every meal you eat will …
HOW DOES THE APP KNOW HOW MANY CALORIES I SHOULD EAT?
We use a proven formula based on your age, gender, height, weight, and activity level, and the program you choose. Once we have a close approximation of the number of calories your body burns, the program selects a calorie intake to maximize your 'metabolic potential’, and create a safe deficit for fat loss. As …
MACROS 101 E-BOOK
Because calculating macros can be such an individualized process, it is difficult to give you exact numbers. We recommend you download our FREE Macro Counting 101 E-Book here: Page 9 gives you a graph that explains an option for how to calculate your personal macros. Hope this helps!
WILL I GAIN WEIGHT ON THE "SLINGSHOT" CYCLE?
Nope. That’s the beauty of the "Slingshot." In fact, most people actually report losing weight during the ‘Slingshot’ phase. We understand that it takes a leap of faith to Slingshot since there is a significant increase in the volume of food and carbs that you are eating, but just trust the pattern and the scien…
