Case "FitGuide Bot — Personal Assistant for Weight Loss"
How the bot helps people build healthy habits
Millions of people aim to lose weight or simply improve their diet. But most face the same challenges: calorie counting is hard, product knowledge is limited, motivation fades quickly, and standard diets don’t consider personal preferences.
FitGuide Bot solves these problems: instead of dry tables and complicated apps — it’s a live conversation in Telegram where everything is clear and accessible.
Client’s Problem
- difficult to calculate the right amount of calories;
- lack of knowledge about which products to choose;
- no discipline or motivation;
- standard diets don’t fit personal preferences and get boring fast;
- as a result, most give up without achieving results.
Solution: a smart Telegram assistant
We developed FitGuide Bot, which step by step helps users improve their diet and lose weight.
What the bot does:
- Calorie and macro calculation based on age, weight, height, and activity.
- Personal meal plans (sugar-free, meat/seafood focused, vegetarian, etc.).
- Weekly menu with recipes and step-by-step instructions.
- Reminders for meals, water, and workouts.
- Progress tracking: weight, measurements, and stats.
- Motivation: tips, supportive messages, mini challenges.
Technology Stack
- Backend: .NET Core (C#), ASP.NET Web API, MySQL database.
- Frontend: Telegram Bot API with inline buttons.
- AI module: GPT for motivation and recipe adaptation.
- Redis for caching and queues.
- Integrations: USDA FoodData API, Firebase (future use).
- Infrastructure: Docker + Kubernetes, AWS.
- Security: JWT tokens and personal data protection.
Use Cases
- Marina, 32: 1500 kcal sugar-free menu → lost 7 kg in 2 months.
- Igor, 40: 1700 kcal plan with focus on meat and vegetables → lost 5 kg in a month.
- Anna, 25: vegetarian, received a balanced menu without meat or fish.
Results after Launch
FitGuide Bot became a true "coach in your pocket":
- helps build healthy habits;
- makes weight loss simple and clear;
- saves time on calculations and recipe searches;
- provides daily motivation and support.
This is an example of how AI can transform daily habits and bring real value to people.