Why You MUST Track By The Gram For Weight Loss

Why you should track your food by the gram if you want to lose weight...

At Team RH we aren't getting you to weigh food on the Life Plan for the laughs. You simply cannot lose weight by eating intuitively, otherwise you wouldn't be here. You need to make use of a food tracking app.


Key points to remember:

  1. Each individual burns different amounts of calories each day.
  2. Different deficits are dictated by an individual's body weight.


Two examples:

Graphic showing the difference between different bodyweights and calories burned.

Both Karen and Julie have completely different body weights, deficits, and lifestyles. The level of activity you do also impacts your caloric deficit, so If you're struggling to hit your step goal, make sure your stepping along on our YouTube.


So what's the difference?

Let's imagine that Julie lost 100lbs. Julie thought she was eating 2,000 calories everyday but her tracking was so bad that she was actually eating 2,900.

However, she was still in her deficit because she had that much weight to lose to start with. Her 100lbs weight loss was amazing but took her 2 years, rather than half this time, if she'd tracked properly via the Team RH app.

Now, imagine if Karen adopted the same sh!te tracking as Julie... Due to her lower body fat and deficit, she will NOT lose weight like Julie.


Key Points:

  • You need to be open to the possibility that your tracking may not be as tight as you need it to be. We want the very best for you, and your weight loss, so start tracking by the gram to make sure you stay in a sustainable caloric deficit.
  • When you first join the Life Plan, you may find it difficult to adjust at first, but put your trust in the coaches and hold yourself accountable. It soon becomes second nature to track everything and we promise you will reach your goals.
UK “Such a great app! The support has really helped me see the benefit of protein and fibre. I’m now at goal weight, I highly recommend Team RH, life changing.” 
Catherine, UK
After losing more than 6 stone on a GLP-1 medication I was nervous about getting my appetite back and struggling to maintain my weight. Team RH is a great tool to help you achieve this, it is not just for achieving weight loss. I am learning so much about what I should be doing and eating to remain at my weight and have a much healthier outlook in the process. I definitely recommend.
Jenna, UK
The best thing I ever did was to sign up to Team RH! Having been a member of slimming clubs on and off for years and putting back on what I'd lost I realised I had to do something. I've realised that I've had such a bad relationship with food but not any more :) You have to put the work in and commit to it but I just know this is going to change my life.
Max, UK
I’ve never been on a diet where I eat loads, feel full all day, have so much energy, help and support and have lost over half a stone in 3 weeks! I have a different mindset with scales and food and enjoying it. Thank you Team RH
Kelly, UK
I’ve been with Team RH for a few years now and it’s great. In total I have lost around 8st. The app is great and easy to use, the team are always happy, friendly and waiting to help! I’d 100% recommend. My husband has been on plan for around 3 months now and he’s lost 28lb!
Donna, UK
I have done all the diets under the sun and I can honestly say this program is the best I have ever followed. They provide more positive support than I have ever received. The app is fantastic and super easy to use.
Karen, UK
Read the small print, know you commit yourself to a year and then seriously nothing to complain about. The app is brilliant and motivating — not found one food yet that hasn’t been found by the barcode scanner. Came to lose a stone and lost just over that in 12 weeks and even better managed to maintain for last 3 months eating a high amount of calories and averaging 11,000 steps a day. This works if you commit!!
Jackie, UK
I started Mounjaro Feb ’25 and following TEAM RH GLP-1 plan. Lost 5 stone and counting. The app has everything you need. Much better than other apps out there. What is £7.99 a month?!
Leanne, UK
The app is great. Lots of information about nutrition and reaching your daily goals. Still can’t believe the amount of calories I have and still lose weight. The team are very helpful — chatted to Andrea, Ashley, Chiko, and Emma on WhatsApp and they couldn't have been more helpful.
Glenys, UK
It was extremely interesting reading through some of the reviews on here. I’ve had the app now for one month and considered it best on the market; it holds the user accountable if used correctly and if the advice is followed. It’s not just about the app, the app is just a tool to enable the user to follow the advice. For the price you pay you cannot go wrong.
Anonymous, UK
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