Lose weight without spending your day counting
Ember estimates calories and macros from a photo or a description of your meal. You get a clear reference while building habits you can realistically maintain.
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Three useful signals beat an impossible diet
Weight loss depends on energy balance over time. The goal is not to eat as little as possible, but to create a reasonable gap, stay satisfied and follow the overall trend without judging every meal.
A measured deficit
Start with an estimate of your needs, then adjust gradually. Excessive restriction is hard to sustain and can increase tiredness, hunger and frustration.
Satisfying meals
Protein, fibre, vegetables and foods you enjoy help you build filling meals without creating a list of forbidden foods.
Trends over perfection
One meal does not determine your progress. Look at your habits across several days and adjust what you can without guilt.
Less data entry. More clarity.
Ember turns food tracking into a quick routine: set your direction, log meals simply and learn from your trends.
Set your reference point
Enter your goal and daily calorie target to create a framework that fits your pace.
Take a photo or describe it
Add a meal without searching for every ingredient: AI estimates calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat.
Review and adjust
See your days, weight, water and steps, then evolve your habits gradually.
How many calories should you aim for to lose weight?
Our free calculator estimates your basal metabolism and daily needs using your profile and activity. It gives you a weight-loss scenario to use as a starting point, not an absolute truth.
The result is an informative estimate. Your real-world trend is still the best signal for adjusting your intake.
Build meals that leave you satisfied
There is no perfect plate. These four food groups are still a simple foundation for meeting your needs, enjoying food and making a moderate deficit easier to sustain.
Vegetables and fibre
They add volume, variety and satisfaction, with plenty of freedom in colour and preparation.
Protein sources
Eggs, fish, meat, tofu or pulses support fullness and help maintain muscle mass.
Useful carbohydrates
Rice, bread, pasta, oats or potatoes provide energy for everyday life and activity.
Dietary fats
Olive oil, nuts, seeds or avocado can fit in suitable portions without being removed entirely.
No single food causes weight loss or weight gain. Quantity, frequency and the overall pattern matter more.
What to know before you begin
Straightforward answers to common questions about calories, pace and tracking with Ember.
It depends on factors including your age, height, weight and activity. Ember’s calculator estimates your daily needs and suggests a starting point. Follow your trend for several weeks before making gradual adjustments.
The pace varies greatly between people, and body weight naturally fluctuates with water, sleep and hormonal cycles. Gradual progress is generally easier to maintain than aggressive restriction. A healthcare professional can help you set a suitable goal.
No. Weighing some foods occasionally can teach you about portions, but Ember also lets you photograph or describe a meal for a quick estimate. The goal is to make tracking simple enough to do consistently.
A photo provides an estimate because recipes, hidden quantities and cooking fats are not always visible. You can edit the meal when you know more about its ingredients or portions.
Yes. Ember is free to get started and includes up to two AI analyses per day. Premium unlocks unlimited analyses and other features.
Physical activity is not the only factor in weight loss, but it supports health, wellbeing and muscle maintenance. Walking, strength work and activities you enjoy can all complement your approach.
Speak to a doctor or registered dietitian before significant restriction, particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, living with a chronic condition, taking medication or have a history of eating disorders.
A reference, not medical advice. This page and Ember’s tools provide general information and estimates. They do not replace a diagnosis or personalised support from a qualified healthcare professional.
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