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Common questions
How do hand portions work?
One palm is a portion of protein, one fist is a portion of carbs or veggies, and one thumb is a portion of fat. Your plan tells you how many of each go in every meal. Tap “See examples” on any portion to see what one looks like, like 6 oz of chicken breast or 1 cup of cooked rice.
Do I have to count calories?
No. The app works out your calories and turns them into hand portions. You eat the portions and check off each meal.
What if I eat something that isn’t on my plan?
Tap “Ate off plan? Log a cheat meal” on the Today screen and type what you had. The app estimates the calories and shows how to get back on track. Don’t skip your next meal to make up for it.
My schedule changes every day. Will it still work?
Yes. When it asks if your schedule is the same most days, pick “It changes a lot.” Each day you tell the app when you’re eating first, and the rest of your day lines up from there. If you eat whenever you get the chance, pick “All over the place” and there are no meal times at all.
Does it work with Apple Watch?
Yes, through Apple Health. Go to Settings in the app and tap Connect Apple Health. Your weigh-ins, workouts, calories and steps come in by themselves, and workouts check off your cardio and lift days. If numbers are missing, open the Health app, tap your picture, then Apps, then Love Handles, and turn everything on.
How do I change my answers or my goal?
Tap the gear on any screen to open Settings. Under “Your answers,” tap any row to change it. To change how hard you’re going, tap a mode under “How hard you’re going.” Your food and finish date update right away.
How do I turn off reminders?
Open Settings. Each kind of reminder has its own switch, and water reminders have their own row.
Where is my data saved?
On your iPhone only, with a backup copy in the app’s folder in the Files app. There are no accounts and nothing is sent to a server. Read the privacy policy for the details.
How do I start over?
Open Settings and tap Start over at the bottom, then tap it again to confirm. This erases your plan, check-ins and weigh-ins and starts the questions from the top. It can’t be undone.
Is this medical advice?
No. Love Handles gives general fitness and nutrition guidance. Check with your doctor before you start a new diet or workout plan, especially if you’re pregnant, have a health condition or take medicine. If any of these apply to you, or you’re under 18, the app won’t cut your calories.