u/eternia99

I built a GLP-1 companion mode into my nutrition app to help my family - would love some honest feedback.

Hi everyone,

I’ve always been a bit of a data nerd, so lately, I’ve been talking a lot with family members navigating the ups and downs of being on GLP-1s. I noticed that standard "calorie counters" were actually pretty useless for them - they didn't need help eating less; they needed help making sure they were eating enough of the right things to avoid the fatigue and muscle loss that can kick in.

I decided to build a dedicated GLP-1 companion mode as an addition to my nutrition app ShareMyPlate. I wanted to create something that adapts to their day in real-time rather than just giving them a rigid, static plan.

The two areas I’m focusing on most:

  • Hitting "Nutrient Floors": Since the meds handle the appetite suppression, the app focuses on the flip side. It syncs with activity data (HealthKit/Google Fit) and suggests what to eat next to ensure you’re hitting protein and nutrient targets. It’s about fueling the body properly even when the "food noise" is gone.
  • The Social Component: Seeing what a friend or family member is eating to hit their goals is way more motivating than looking at a progress bar - it makes the journey feel like a shared experience.

I’m trying to make the data side of this journey feel more human and less like a math equation.

If you’re interested in checking it out and telling me what works (and what doesn't), please drop a comment or shoot me a DM. The goal is to further improve the app to make it as benificial as it can be.

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u/eternia99 — 2 days ago

Healthy food is not always healthy

I’ve always struggled with the idea that "healthy" is a fixed thing. I found that what I should eat for lunch really depends on what I had for breakfast and whether or not I actually made it to the gym that morning.
Trying to keep that "alignment" in my head was exhausting, and following a rigid meal plan from a trainer felt too unnatural to stick with long-term. I wanted something that was as dynamic as my actual life.

Being a bit of a data nerd, I wanted something that adapts to me in real-time. So I created an app to help me.

The app doesn't just count calories; it looks at context and specific goals:

  • Auto-Syncs with Activity: It automatically pulls your workout data (HealthKit/Google Fit) so it actually knows your activity level.
  • Adaptive Suggestions: It analyzes your previous meals and workouts to suggest what to eat next based on the goals you set.
  • Goal-Specific Logic: Whether you're focused on Bulding Muscle, Heart Health, Better Digestion, or even a GLP-1 Companion mode to ensure you're getting enough nutrients while on medication.
  • The "Happiness" Goal: Because sometimes food is about joy, not just macros. You can toggle this when you just want to enjoy a meal without the "guilt" of a tracker.
  • Social Connection: I also added a way to share your "plates" with friends and family. I found that seeing what others are eating is way more motivating than just looking at a progress bar, and it helps keep the accountability high without it feeling like a chore.

I’m looking for some honest feedback - please DM me if you're interested!

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u/eternia99 — 8 days ago