Ryan
Founder & Developer
Ryan is the founder and lead developer of Calvin. With a passion for both technology and health optimization, he built Calvin to solve his own frustrations with manual calorie tracking. He believes that AI can make healthy eating effortless.
Articles by Ryan
How to Track Alcohol Calories (Without Ruining Your Social Life)
Practical guide to tracking alcohol calories while maintaining a social life. Learn drink calorie counts, planning strategies, and how to make room in your budget.
How to Break a Weight Loss Plateau
Stuck at the same weight for weeks? This guide explains why weight loss stalls happen and provides a step-by-step troubleshooting approach to get the scale moving again.
The Most Underestimated Foods: Where Calorie Counting Goes Wrong
Discover the foods that sabotage calorie counts the most. From cooking oils to 'healthy' options, learn where hidden calories hide and how to account for them.
Can You 'Boost' Your Metabolism? The Truth
Green tea, spicy foods, meal timing—do any metabolism 'boosters' actually work? A science-based look at what really affects your metabolic rate and what's just marketing.
Does Eating Late at Night Cause Weight Gain? The Science
Separating fact from fiction on late-night eating and weight gain. What the research actually shows about meal timing, metabolism, and your waistline.
How to Estimate Portions When You Can't Measure
Master visual portion estimation for any situation. From restaurants to buffets to dinner parties—these techniques help you track calories accurately anywhere.
How to Track Homemade Recipes and Meals
Step-by-step guide to calculating and tracking calories in homemade recipes. Learn how to log home-cooked meals accurately without overcomplicating your process.
How to Count Calories Without a Food Scale
Learn practical methods for estimating calories without weighing food. Use hand portions, visual references, and smart strategies to track accurately—no scale required.
Why Your Weight Fluctuates Day to Day (And Why It's Normal)
Your weight can change 2-5 pounds overnight without any fat gain. Learn the science behind daily weight fluctuations and how to interpret your scale readings accurately.
How to Track Calories at Restaurants Without Being Weird
Learn practical strategies for estimating and tracking calories when dining out. No food scale required—just smart approaches that don't make you the awkward person at the table.
75 Calorie Counting Statistics You Need to Know (2026)
Comprehensive collection of 75 calorie counting statistics for 2026, including weight loss data, app usage trends, accuracy research, and behavioral insights. Updated monthly with the latest research.
Best Calorie Tracking Apps of 2026: Complete Comparison
Comprehensive comparison of the top calorie tracking apps in 2026. We tested MyFitnessPal, Lose It!, Cronometer, Calvin, and more to help you find the perfect fit for your goals.
The Complete Guide to Calorie Counting in 2026
Learn everything you need to know about calorie counting, from the basics of energy balance to practical tips for tracking your daily intake. Our comprehensive guide covers methods, tools, and expert advice.