TrakMac: A voice-based macro tracker that lets you log food by speaking naturally
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John Jenkins
Lacks bite. And filling. And a copy-editor at the bakery.
Summary
TrakMac is a voice-first macro tracking app for fitness enthusiasts that replaces traditional tap-and-scan logging with natural language input. Users simply say what they ate (e.g., "chicken burrito bowl, extra rice") and the app returns calories, protein, carbs, and fat in seconds. It uses a personalized formula based on the user's training and body composition to estimate macros to about 90% accuracy, prioritizing speed and consistency over perfect precision.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledEvery macro tracker currently treats logging like data entry. Weigh it, scan it, search a database, tap tap tap.
So I built one you just talk to. Say 'chicken burrito bowl, extra rice' and TrakMac gives you calories, protein, carbs, and fat in a couple of seconds.
It's a formula built from you, your training, and your body composition, getting you to about 90% of true.
Close enough to optimize, fast enough to actually keep up with.
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