The Kalo Blog
Tips, insights, and guides to help you reach your health goals
The Hydration Factor: How Water Intake Affects Your Weight Loss Goals
You're tracking calories and hitting the gym, but are you drinking enough water? Discover the surprising ways dehydration sabotages your progress and how proper hydration can accelerate your results.
Emotional Eating: How to Break the Cycle Between Feelings and Food
Stress, boredom, sadness—we all reach for food when emotions run high. Learn why it happens, how to recognize your triggers, and practical strategies to build a healthier relationship with eating.
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Meal Prep: Save Time, Money, and Calories
Meal prep isn't just for fitness influencers. Learn how spending 2 hours on Sunday can transform your entire week—making healthy eating automatic and calorie tracking effortless.
Sleep and Weight Loss: The Hidden Connection Your Diet Is Missing
You're eating right and exercising, but the scale won't budge. The missing piece might not be on your plate—it could be on your pillow. Discover how sleep affects your weight loss more than you think.
How to Eat Out Without Ruining Your Diet: A Complete Guide
Restaurant meals don't have to derail your progress. Learn proven strategies for navigating menus, estimating calories, and enjoying dining out while staying on track with your goals.
Your 2026 Weight Loss Resolution: Why This Year Will Be Different
80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February. Here's the science behind why—and a realistic framework to make 2026 the year you finally reach your goals.
The Psychology of Food Logging: Why Consistency Beats Perfection
Tired of tracking burnout? Learn why logging 80% of your meals beats perfect tracking that lasts two weeks, and discover science-backed strategies to build a sustainable habit.
The Science of Satiety: Why 500 Calories Can Feel Like 100 (or 1,000)
Ever wonder why a 500-calorie bowl of oats keeps you full for hours while a 500-calorie muffin leaves you starving 30 minutes later? Discover the science of satiety and how to master your hunger.
The Clean Eating Trap: Why 'Healthy' Foods Can Still Stall Progress
You've swapped processed snacks for avocados and nuts, but the scale won't budge. Learn why the 'health halo' might be sabotaging your goals and how to balance nutrients with calories.
Holiday Eating Survival Guide: Navigating Parties, Family Dinners, and Treats
The holidays don't have to derail your progress. Learn practical strategies to enjoy celebrations without undoing months of hard work—no deprivation required.
Alcohol and Your Diet: The Math Nobody Talks About
You're tracking every meal, hitting your protein goals, and staying in a calorie deficit. But those weekend drinks might be silently erasing all your progress. Here's the uncomfortable math.
Pre and Post Workout Nutrition: What to Eat for Better Results
Your workout is only as good as the fuel you give it. Learn exactly what to eat before and after exercise to maximize performance, recovery, and results.
The Muscle vs. Fat Myth: Why the Scale Lies to You
You're doing everything right—tracking calories, hitting the gym, eating clean. But the scale won't budge (or worse, it's going up). Before you panic, understand why the number on the scale doesn't tell the whole story.
The Hidden Calories: 7 Foods That Sabotage Your Daily Goals
You're tracking diligently, but the scale won't budge. Discover the sneaky high-calorie foods that might be derailing your progress and learn how to spot them.
Why You're Not Hitting Your Protein Goals (And How to Fix It)
You've set your protein target and you're trying to eat more chicken and Greek yogurt. But somehow, by the end of the day, you're still falling short. Discover the invisible barriers holding you back and how to fix them.
5 Ways AI Makes Calorie Tracking Easier
Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we track our food intake and making healthy eating more accessible than ever.
Understanding Macros: A Simple Guide for Beginners
Learn what macronutrients are, why they matter for your health goals, and how to track them effectively with Kalo.
Photo vs Manual Tracking: Which Method is Right for You?
Explore the pros and cons of different tracking methods and find out which approach fits your lifestyle best.