Simple - Budget tracker & planner

Experience a comprehensive health coaching app dedicated to sustainable weight loss without restrictive diets, calorie tracking, or judgment. Achieve your wellness goals with ease, as imperfection is embraced on this journey.

What Simple Offers:

1) A Human-like AI Health Coach

Meet Avo™, your virtual coach providing encouraging and supportive guidance 24/7. Trained by experts in behavior modification, dietetics, and medicine, Avo delivers expert care akin to a human professional, but quicker, more cost-effective, and always accessible.

2) Evidence-Based Tools & Techniques

Benefit from effective weight loss strategies informed by the latest research and a team of global health, nutrition, and behavioral specialists.

3) Manageable Steps for Sustainable Weight Loss

Receive guidance on cultivating healthy habits tailored to your individual needs, leading you towards your weight and wellness objectives through small, achievable actions that seamlessly integrate into your lifestyle.

Step by step tutorial

Getting started

1. What's on the home screen

Navigate the app by switching between the tabs at the bottom:

Home tab

You can find your customized daily plan on the Home tab. To access it, you’ll do quick daily check-ins with Avo™ — your AI health coach, who will help you choose the best course of action for the day

Avo™ tailor a list of daily actions based on your inputs — just let it know about your energy levels, share any concerns you may have, and it’ll take care of the rest. Once you're done with the check-in, you'll get your plan with actions to focus on for the day:

You can access your daily plan using the link provided by Avo™ or by returning to the Home screen:

Your daily plan resets each morning, so don't forget to check in every day and keep your streak going!💪

Good to note: When you track your actions with Simple, they are automatically marked as completed once you achieve your goals. For added flexibility, you can also choose to manually mark actions as done or update the tracking details at any time.

Coach tab

Here, you can chat with your health coach, Avo™, to receive personalized feedback on your meals, guidance on your fasting schedule, nutrition and workout advice, and much more. 

Track tab

Looking for a place to log your fasts, food, hydration, movement and activity? Tap on the Track tab. Let's see what you can find there 👇

At the top you'll see a timeline with the current day, as well as your profile icon at the top right:

You can see your previously logged fasts and food by tapping on the specific day of the week. To switch between weeks, simply swipe left or right.

Below the calendar you'll find your Fasting Tracker, which will show you how long you've fasted, when your next fast will begin, and when it's time to stop fasting:

In this section you’ll discover Nutrition Scores for each meal you log. Daily nutrition will reveal the average for the day. 

When you're in your eating window, you'll see how much time is remaining until the next fast:

To learn more about your current Metabolic Status while fasting, tap the status line at the top of the timeline:

This is your Metabolic Status when you're fasting. You can tap through to explore what each means:

Below the Food Tracker you will see your hydration and movement trackers:

2. Where do I start?

📙 The basics

Logging food, hydration, movement, and fasts

Simple is not a strict schedule-based app, it's a tracker. It relies on your input to understand when you're actually fasting. That's why manually logging meals, hydration, movement, and fasts in Simple is a core mechanics of the app and takes little time and even less effort.

🥑 Food

The most important part of fasting with Simple is to keep a detailed and honest track of everything you eat and drink. Please ensure you always log everything in the app. 

For more information on how to log food, please refer to the How to log and edit food article.

💧 Hydration

You're 60% water, let's keep it that way! Staying hydrated is essential for your mind and body. With Simple, you can keep track of your hydration status directly on the main screen and use the + button to log your liquid intakes throughout the day.

For more information on how to log your drinks, please refer to the How to log and edit drinks article. 

🏃 Movement

Staying active is an essential part of your well-being. It's also an important part of the fasting experience for people who want to see some positive weight changes in their body. We put the Movement tracker on the main screen so you can see your current status and log your activity with a single tap.

For more information on how to log your activity, please refer to the How to log and edit movement and exercise article.

🧘 Fasts

When the time is right (based on your fasting schedule), the app will tell you to start fasting.

Please refer to How to log and edit fasts article to learn more about logging your fasts.

📅 Changing your fasting schedule

If you feel like your current fasting schedule isn't working for you, don't hesitate to try a new one! You can always change your fasting schedule by tapping the settings icon to the left of the End fast button at the top of the screen:

🎓 Getting an advanced degree in fasting

Learning more about fasting, hydration, movement, and how logging these activities during the day can help you learn more about your body, daily habits, and help you be more mindful about your choices is an important part of the journey.

So whenever you get a free minute, why not browse the Explore section for some quality reading? There are so many insightful, informative articles and ideas relating to many different aspects of health and nutrition to help you on your journey to wellbeing.

📈 Getting valuable insights on your well-being

You can always get a quick overview of your journey and get valuable insights into your overall well-being on the Progress tab at the bottom of the app:

3. How to log and edit food

    1. Navigate to the Track tab. If you don't see a Track tab in your app, please navigate to the Home tab.

    2. Tap the Log food button

    3. Then type what you ate. For example: “2 eggs, half an avocado, 1 slice of sourdough.”

Alternatively, tap the mic or camera icon to log your meal using your voice or by scanning your food with a camera:

Our AI will translate your words or image into written text, so you can check the accuracy of your food entry.

    4. When you’ve confirmed that the details of your meal are correct, tap Done:

After your food is logged, our algorithm, designed by our nutrition scientists, will provide a Nutrition Score and personalized feedback on your meal. Each food is assessed in terms of nutritional factors that can influence weight and health, like how much fiber, protein, and healthy fat they contain and how calorie-dense they are.

To learn more about Nutrition Scores and food feedback, check out this article. 👈

    5. Tap Close at the bottom, and that’s it! You’ve just logged your meal:

Useful recipes

Poultry Dinners: Roasted Chicken & Pepper Salad

🥣 Servings: 4

🕒 Time: 45 min 

For an easy and nutritious dish, it’s hard to beat chicken salad. Chicken is a healthy and lean meat that contains protein and is low in saturated fat, while veggies provide you with vitamins and fiber.

Ingredients

-2 skinless chicken breasts

-½ cup feta cheese

-1 cup cherry tomatoes

-2 cups lettuce

-¼ red onion

-1 cucumber

-½ cup black beans

-2 bell peppers

-olive oil

-vinegar

-salt, pepper to taste

Lemon and Herb Salmon in Foil

🥣 Servings: 4

🕒 Time: 35 min

This recipe is the perfect way to cook salmon for an easy and nutritious dinner. Serve with veggies or any other side dish you like.

Ingredients

-1 ½ lbs salmon fillet

-2 green onions

-3 garlic cloves

-4 sprigs fresh dill

-1 lemon

-1 tsp olive oil

-salt and pepper to taste

FAQ

1. Can the Simple app help me lose weight?

The Simple app can help you lose weight — and it can help you with much more than that, too. You’ll learn how to make healthy, balanced eating choices. You’ll feel more confident and in control with food. You’ll get fitter, drink more water, and have more energy. You’ll develop the skills to prioritize self-care and live a healthier lifestyle. (We’re excited for you, honestly!)

2. Does Simple make me count calories, cut out carbs, or weigh all my food?

Nope. The Simple method doesn’t include calorie counting, cutting out essential food groups, or weighing every bite. Instead, we prioritize safety and sustainability. So, we’ll coach you to lose weight through a behavior change approach that teaches you how to meet your nutritional needs, get active, safely intermittent fast, and more.

3. How will Simple’s coaching be customized to me?

The coaching experience you’ll get with Simple is built around you. From the moment you create your Simple account, you’re the star of the show. Here’s how: Your personal AI coach, Avo™, will create daily actions just for you, and reach out with tips and insights when you need them, to keep you moving forward. You’ll see fresh educational content in the app based on the food, hydration, and physical activity you log. We’ll recommend an intermittent fasting schedule that suits your weight loss goals and timeline. The reminders we send will match your schedule and tracking activity (for instance, if you haven’t logged any water today, we’ll remind you to grab a drink). 

4. Can I trust Simple’s science?

You 100% can trust Simple’s science, whether it’s in-app, on the blog, or on our social media. We take science very seriously, so all of our content is written using accurate, credible, and reliable research. It’s also reviewed thoroughly by our experts before being released and refreshed regularly to keep it up to date.

5. What does the Simple Premium subscription include and how much does it cost?

The free version of the Simple app gives you access to many of our awesome features like real-time answers from Coach Avo™, Nutrition Scores for the meals you log, and all our wellness habit Trackers. Plenty to get you started on your health journey.  Upgrading to a Premium subscription will unlock daily, personalized check-ins and actions from Coach Avo™, as well as our educational library to propel you to even greater success. Our prices vary based on the subscription length you choose when signing up and are very affordable compared to human health coaches. For more subscription information, check out our Terms of Use and Refund Policy.

Start your journey today

Keen to explore further? Let's delve into the enticing features awaiting you.

- Positive and Proactive Conversations with Avo

Need advice on nutrition, recipes, stress relief, or exercise routines? Avo offers trustworthy suggestions to propel you forward on your wellness journey.

- Personalized Nutritional Insights

Utilize Nutrition Scores to gauge the nutritional value and caloric density of your meals and how they impact your well-being. Enhance weight loss progress, boost energy levels, and maintain a balanced diet with this practical feedback loop linked to your meal tracking.

- Menu Scanner for Healthy Eating On-the-Go

Planning to dine out but concerned about maintaining progress? Utilize NutriScanner to align menu options with your health objectives, ensuring a confident dining experience.

- Food Tracker

Enhance awareness of your eating choices and cultivate healthier habits through food tracking. Whether typing in entries, using voice descriptions, or uploading photos, our user-friendly Food Tracker makes monitoring intake a breeze.

- Hydration Tracker

Monitor your water consumption to sustain hydration levels and elevate your physical and mental well-being.

- Movement Tracker

Whether engaging in gym workouts, home exercises, or leisurely strolls, track your physical activity progress to enhance your fitness journey.

- Weight Loss Tracker

Chart your achievements to stay motivated and celebrate your personal advancements along the way.

- Flexible Intermittent Fasting

Embrace safe weight loss practices through intermittent fasting, focusing on when to eat rather than specific dietary restrictions. Calorie counting is not required, allowing flexibility to enjoy favorite foods in moderation. Tailor your fasting schedule to align with your weekly routine effortlessly.

- Accessible Expert Articles

Expand your knowledge on nutrition, physical activity, fasting, mindfulness, and more for simplified health, well-being, and weight management.

- Timely Reminders

Receive motivational prompts to remain focused on your daily tasks like fasting periods, meal tracking, fitness routines, and hydration levels.

- App Integration

Sync Simple with Apple Health, Google Fit, or Fitbit to consolidate data on steps, weight, water intake, and sleep for a holistic view of your well-being.

Explore all these fantastic features with a Premium subscription to Simple.

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