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Is 1,200 Calories Enough on a GLP-1? What the Research Actually Says
10 min read

May 27, 2026

1,200 calories is the long-standing minimum for adults, but on a GLP-1 it's often too low. Appetite suppression makes undereating the real risk. Here's how to find your real number, protect muscle, and hit your protein target.

Calorie Tracking

Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash
12 min read

May 14, 2026

The 1% better approach is the antidote to all-or-nothing dieting. Tiny daily improvements compound into real weight loss without burnout. Here's how to start.

Healthy Habits

Should I Track Calories on a GLP-1? Learn more at hootfitness.com.
14 min read

May 13, 2026

On Ozempic or Wegovy and wondering if you should track calories? Here's the honest answer. Protein and a calorie floor matter more than counting every bite.

Weight Loss

What Is Protein? A Complete Guide to Hitting Your Daily Target
15 min read

May 8, 2026

What is protein, how much do you need, and how do you actually hit your target? The complete pillar guide to protein for weight loss, muscle, and everyday health.

Basics

MyFitnessPal vs Lose It vs Cronometer: Which Wins in 2026?
12 min read

May 6, 2026

MyFitnessPal, Lose It, and Cronometer compared honestly for May 2026. See where each app wins, where the new paywalls hurt the free tier, and where Hoot fits.

Calorie Tracking

How to track calories restaurant guide. AI photos, log drinks, round up. Two women dining, using Hoot to track calories.
11 min read

May 5, 2026

Restaurant calories are the hardest part of any tracking practice. Here is the realistic 2026 workflow: chain menus, AI photo logging, smart ordering, and a generous buffer.

Calorie Tracking