Using your coach

Just message it like you'd text a mate

No app, no logging, no menus. Send a photo — or a quick list — of what's in your fridge and cupboards, or ask what to do about a meal you don't fancy. Here's what actually comes back.

"I'm still hungry"

You've eaten your meals and you still want something. Tell it what you've got in and it'll work around what you've already had today.

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MyPlatePreptypically replies in under a minute
I've had all my meals today but I'm still hungry. I've got Greek yoghurt, a banana, oats, peanut butter and some frozen berries19:42
Three snacks from that lot: Yoghurt, berries and a spoon of oats 210 kcal · P18g C22g F4g Banana with peanut butter 230 kcal · P7g C28g F11g Warm oats with berries 190 kcal · P6g C33g F3g Full recipes and quantities are on their way to your inbox.19:42
Email arrives: the three snacks written out properly — exact amounts, how to make them, and where each sits against the rest of your day.
The banana one19:44
Noted. That's 230 kcal on top of today. Tomorrow's dinner is the chicken traybake — you're all set for it.19:44

Try it with whatever's actually in your fridge or cupboard — chicken, half a pepper, rice is enough to go on.

"I don't fancy Tuesday"

Your week isn't fixed. Say what you want changed and you get a new plan with the shopping list already adjusted.

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MyPlatePreptypically replies in under a minute
Not feeling the fish on Tuesday, swap it for something with chicken08:15
Done — Tuesday's now chicken and chorizo rice. I've sent you the updated week with the shopping list rebuilt around it. Use that list rather than the old one, a couple of things have changed.08:16
Email arrives: the whole week again with Tuesday changed, and a fresh shopping list — so you're never shopping from a list that no longer matches.
Actually can we do more veg generally08:17
Rebuilt the whole week around that, and I'll keep it in mind from now on so you don't have to ask again.08:18

"What do I do with this?"

Halfway through cooking, or staring at something in the back of the cupboard. Ask.

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MyPlatePreptypically replies in under a minute
Recipe says double cream, I've only got creme fraiche18:30
That'll work fine here. Use the same amount, but take the pan off the heat before you stir it in or it can split. Slightly lighter and a bit tangier — good with the mushrooms, actually.18:30

Ask it anything about the food it's given you — swaps, timings, what to do with leftovers.

One thing worth knowing

Your coach knows your allergies, what you don't eat and what you've told it you like — so you never have to repeat yourself. It won't put suggestions built to avoid anything you've listed as an allergy, and it will always tell you to check the label yourself, because packets change.

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