Carbon Diet Coach

Frequently asked questions submitted by Carbon Diet Coach users

Lose fat and build muscle at the same time with the right conditions and targets.

How Carbon Approaches Body Recomposition

How do I use the coach after taking some time off?

Fix a wrong weight entry, incorrect compliance answer, or accidental check-in and get your targets back on track.

How to Reset a Check-In

My macros don’t seem right, what should I do?

Why are my maintenance calories different than the coach's targets?

What should I do if I want to take a vacation or holiday?

Coaching

Should I weigh foods raw or cooked?

Which database entry should I choose?

Why don’t my macros and calories line up?

Why won't the calorie planner adjust?

Diary

Become a macro tracking pro with these 3 steps

Flexible Dieting Baby Steps

How to build a balanced meal

What is flexible dieting?

Plan and prep your meals like a pro: 11 must-know tips

Flexible Dieting

Why flexible dieting and meal plans don't align

Does Carbon Offer Meal Plans?

The best high protein, low fat foods to help you meet your macro goals on Carbon.

High Protein Foods List: 50+ Lean Protein Sources to Hit Your Daily Target

How Do I Carb Cycle?

Plant-based protein

The importance of fiber

Ensure your hydration with in-app tracking!

Tracking Water

Types of carbohydrates

Types of fats

What are some macro-friendly food swaps?

Nutrition

Should I eat back the calories burned from exercise?

Should I adjust calories if I miss my workout?

Understanding lifestyle and exercise activity

What about exercise?

What should I do if my activity level changes?

Training and Activity

Why do I lose a lot of weight at the beginning of a diet?

Understand what drives day-to-day scale changes so you can stay focused on your actual progress.

Why Is My Weight Fluctuating? Common Causes and What to Do

Understanding why the scale may move during your cycle and how Carbon adjusts for it

Your Period Can Affect the Scale. Here Is How Carbon Accounts for It.

Weight Fluctuations

Use the same log-in and your data will be there for you!

Can I Restart My Subscription on the Same Account After I cancel?

How should I measure my body fat?

Update your weekly check-in day to one that fits your schedule.

How to Change Your Check-In Day on Carbon

This handy guide will walk you through its purpose and how to use it effectively.

Understanding the "Include Today" Toggle

What are mini-cuts and how do I implement them?

Protect your progress data and keep your targets on track during the first few weeks of creatine supplementation.

What to Do When Starting Creatine While Using Carbon

Understand why Carbon adjusts your calorie and macro targets the way it does, and what to do when your new targets feel off.

Why Are My Carbon Calorie Targets So High or So Low?

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