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Show HN: Lyle – An AI-Powered Weight Loss App for Men

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Re: Show HN: Lyle – An AI-Powered Weight Loss App for Men

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Post by philiplyle »

sjroot wrote: post #29

> “How did you hear about me?” Hacker News > “I don’t understand that. I’m getting on the subway - give me an hour!” While paraphrased, the above conversation is essentially the extent of my conversation with Lyle. I would really recommend removing dialogue from the bot that makes it seem like a real person. I know your app didn’t just get on the subway.

thanks for the feedback. We thought making him human-like was a good thing. Can you share more about what you don't like about the interaction? Something I can discuss with the team. Thank you!

Re: Show HN: Lyle – An AI-Powered Weight Loss App for Men

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Post by swah »

> We started Lyle because there’s nothing out there for guys who just want to lose a few pounds.

What?? There are so many resources for anyone who wants to lose weight these days (http://reddit.com/r/fitness, http://reddit.com/r/loseit, http://reddit.com/r/progresspics).

I'd sell this on a different argument in the line of "modern/smartest/easiest way"... with AI!

Re: Show HN: Lyle – An AI-Powered Weight Loss App for Men

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Post by philiplyle »

swah wrote: post #32

> We started Lyle because there’s nothing out there for guys who just want to lose a few pounds. What?? There are so many resources for anyone who wants to lose weight these days ( http://reddit.com/r/fitness , http://reddit.com/r/loseit , http://reddit.com/r/progresspics ). I'd sell this on a different argument in the line of "modern/smartest/easiest way"... with AI!

Appreciate the feedback! Will definitely be reviewing our messaging as we evolve

Re: Show HN: Lyle – An AI-Powered Weight Loss App for Men

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Post by foxhound6 »

Do you have a site/mailing list where we can sign up for alerts regarding launch of the Android app? I'd like to try this, but do not have an iPhone.

Without having tried the app, my biggest complaint with apps such as these is that they recommend recipes/meals (great!) but cannot take into account certain things that I won't eat (tomatoes, most cheeses, low preference for fish). Does Lyle take these things into account when making meal recommendations?

Re: Show HN: Lyle – An AI-Powered Weight Loss App for Men

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Post by feintruled »

Sounds interesting, and I'll probably try it when it comes out for Android. Though at the minute I am just inputting my calorie intake into Samsung Health and making sure I don't eat more than 1500 calories a day (weekdays anyway, it all goes to hell a bit at weekends). Nevertheless I lose about a lb a week so the naieve approach seems to work. I presume if I don't tailor my food intake appropriately I could be in danger of malnutrition.

I guess my question is, what does the app offer above and beyond calorie counting?

Re: Show HN: Lyle – An AI-Powered Weight Loss App for Men

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Post by romanovcode »

philiplyle wrote: post #30
romanovcode wrote: post #19

Okey so I say I am interested in "Keto" and it just prints me a cookie-cutter keto diet to follow? I think I am very much interested in looking at the app screenshot after the initial phase. In any way this is a very nice idea and I'm glad that there are people who are pushing healthy apps. Also, to anyone that wants to lose weight - just count calories, eat same thing every day for couple of months and do cardio/hii…

You'll get weekly nutritional programs based on your preferences yes. Weight loss isn't rocket science you're right but counting calories and eating the same thing every day is exactly why we exist, people don't want to do that anymore. It's pretty boring and restrictive which is why the average American diets 3-5 times a year :)

> It's pretty boring and restrictive which is why the average American diets 3-5 times a year :)

It's also why average American is overweight. Justsayin'.

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