Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about using Weighted Down.
Do I have to track every day?
Not at all. Weighted Down works around your life, not the other way around. Track when it's useful to you. Some people log every meal, others just check in a few times a week. There's no streak to maintain or penalty for missing days. Empty days are automatically cleaned up, so you won't have gaps cluttering your history.
Do I need to weigh my food?
No. We believe that being roughly right consistently is better than being exactly right occasionally. Estimate your portions, use "a handful" or "a plate of" as your mental guide. The goal is awareness, not precision. If you want to be more accurate, you can, but it's not required.
Where does the food database come from?
You build it yourself from the foods you actually eat. When you log something new, it gets saved to your personal food list for quick access next time. No wading through thousands of irrelevant entries or brand names you've never heard of.
Can I connect my smart scale?
Yes, if you have a Withings scale. Connect your Withings account in Settings and your weight measurements will sync automatically. If you use a different scale, you can always enter your weight manually.
Do I have to use metric measurements?
Not at all. You can set your preferred units in Settings — choose between kilograms, pounds, or stone and pounds for weight, and centimetres or feet and inches for height. On the progress and future pages, you can also switch units on the fly to compare or get a different perspective, without changing your default. Use whatever feels natural to you.
How are the future projections calculated?
Your projections are based entirely on your own historical data. We look at your actual rate of weight change over time and project forward using slow, typical, and fast scenarios based on your personal percentiles. No generic formulas or assumptions about metabolism.
Is there a mobile app?
Weighted Down is a web-based service that works great on mobile browsers. Add it to your home screen for an app-like experience. We've designed it to be fast and easy to use on any device, without requiring you to download anything from an app store.
Can I export my data?
Yes. Your data belongs to you. Contact us and we'll provide a full export of everything you've logged. You can also request complete deletion of your account and all associated data at any time.
Is my data private?
Absolutely. We don't sell your data, share it with advertisers, or let insurers anywhere near it. You're our customer, not our product. Read our full privacy policy for all the details.