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…
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!
REWARD AND RESET DAYS
What's the Difference Between a Reward Day and a Reset Day? Based on your transformation, you either have a Reward Day every other day, or a Reset day once a week. Reward days have a single Reward Meal at lunch. This is a flexible meal where you can enjoy a variety of foods. Reset days have three Reward Me…
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…
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…
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. …
SUGGESTIONS WHILE DINING OUT AT RESTAURANTS
When eating or dining out, follow these simple rules to help stay on track: * Select a meal that corresponds with your carb cycle plan (Balanced, High Carb, Low Carb, or Flexible) * Split the entrée with your partner OR let the waiter know you would like a to-go box. When the food arrives, cut it in half and p…
