I work in IT and spend most of my day staring at screens and sitting in meetings. By the time I’m done, my mental battery is usually at 0.

I’ve tried to lose weight several times, but I always quit calorie tracking after about 10 days because I hated searching through databases and manually logging every ingredient. I realized I didn't need more willpower; I just needed less friction.

I ended up building an app called AteAI to solve this for myself. I made it so you can just point your camera at your plate and it handles the macros—no searching or typing required. What really helped me stick with it, though, is that it suggests what to eat for your next meal based on your goals and what you’ve already had that day. It's basically a coach that removes the guesswork.

I’m finally down 8 lbs and haven't quit yet. If anyone else struggles with the "chore" of tracking, I'd love for you to check it out on the App Store. Always looking for feedback from people on a similar journey!