Frequently Asked Questions
How is Contemplate different from other weight loss apps?
Contemplate is evidence based. In weight loss science, the two most widely supported features of an app are regular weigh-ins and calorie counting. Other apps focusing heavily on 'accountability' have limited evidence, if any. Calorie counting or food diaries take a lot of effort. It can be worth it, but the reality is most people tire of it and fall back into old habits.
Contemplate is different in that a daily 'micro-dose' of reflection keeps the contemplator connected to their motivation without asking for much time or effort in return.
Is that it?
The goal of other apps is to get you in, and keep you frequently interacting with the app. Interaction is a key performance metric for them, but it also means they demand a lot of your time, which leads to most people dropping out. For Contemplate, the opposite is true!
We want you in and out as quick as possible. We only care that you keep popping in.
Why should I use Contemplate?
Because it's free to try up easy to get the hang of! What have you got to lose?
Other apps have an extremely high attrition rate (most people stop using them pretty quickly). Because Contemplate is so quick to use, it's easier to stick around for longer. When you're trying to create new habits and change your life, sticking at it is super important.
How do I contemplate?
Each day in the app you will see our logo on the main screen. If you can see our logo, it means you have not contemplated today. To contemplate, click on the logo, and you will be taken to a screen asking you to enter your weight (you can skip this, but there is good evidence for the benefits of weighing in daily), you will be asked to enter what you intend to weigh this time next week, then you will be given a question to contemplate.
That's it. Each day you will get a different question. The questions are designed to tap into your values, the strategies that work for you, and the things in your life that you can control. If you reflect on these areas consistently, you should notice yourself staying in a good headspace to chip away at your weight loss goals.
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