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…
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…
ALCOHOL AND WEIGHTLOSS
See our Blog Post about Alcohol and Weight Loss here! - Let’s get real here. If you like to have a drink every once in a while, we totally understand. Transformation is about finding a healthy balance in your life. The key here is to keep your alcohol consumption in moderation – to just one or two low-calorie …
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!
FREE VEGGIES LIST
Here is a list of extremely low calories vegetables that we allow our users to consider FREE food - and we leave it to their discretion to track them or not. However, ALL vegetables have a calorie impact and we also encourage any users who prefer to track every food to do so! Any Leafy Greens Asparagus Bell P…
HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD I DRINK EVERY DAY?
How much water should I drink every day? The medical community typically recommends drinking at least HALF of your body weight in ounces daily as an absolute minimum for a sedentary individual. In addition, you should drink 8 ounces for every 15 minutes of exercise you do. These numbers can get tricky, so instea…
WHAT ARE THE 8 TYPES OF CARB CYCLES FOR THE NUTRITION PLAN?
There are 8 different variations of Nutrition plans that we use, based on your body and goals. They are: * Slingshot Cycle: A consistent high-carb plan with a reset day once a week. * Fit Cycle: A high carb plan with 2 intermittent low carb days and a reset day once a week. * Easy Cycle: A plan with flexible …
WHAT IS CARB CYCLING?
Carb Cycling is the foundation of our nutrition plans. It is a patterned way of alternating between a high carb/higher calorie diet (to optimize metabolism) and a low carb/lower-calorie diet (to maximize fat loss). Beyond the physiological benefits, it also allows a lot of different foods and meal combinations, to …
DOES THE APP HAVE A KETO PROGRAM?
We do not offer a true medical Keto program. True Keto programs have a macro breakdown of around 90% fat and 5-10% protein. They have been found to have significant positive effects on some populations and neurological conditions. However, we leave medical Ketogenic programs to doctors and healthcare practitioners. …
FOOD PREPARATION
Why do you suggest we prepare our food in bulk? Many of the Quick Prep and Gourmet meals in your program require some prep for meats, starches, and veggies. To cut prep time in half, take 30-45 mins one or two days every week, and cook these primary foods in advance. It will save you hours of time, and open …
