Sticking to a diet can be tough. The number one reason people quit? Motivation loss. But what if you had a friendly, virtual capybara to help you stay on track? That’s exactly what Capy Diet offers—a calorie counter pet that guides you toward a healthier relationship with food, one meal at a time.
Bringing Fun and Motivation to Healthy Eating
Founded in 2024 by Jason Wang, Capy Diet is a consumer software startup headquartered in Seattle, WA. The app makes calorie tracking engaging by integrating a virtual pet, Capy, who acts as your personal food coach. Simply log your meals, and Capy provides healthy and personalized food suggestions to help you achieve your nutrition goals.
The Journey
The idea for Capy Diet was born out of Jason Wang’s personal experience during the pandemic. He understood the power of food tracking apps like MyFitnessPal but noticed a critical issue: 80% of users gave up due to lack of motivation. To address this, Wang developed his first app, Oatsy Calorie Deficit Calculator, which helped users set calorie goals but didn’t provide ongoing engagement.
Realizing the need for consistent motivation, Wang envisioned Capy Diet—a unique way to blend AI-powered meal suggestions with an interactive virtual pet. Capy isn’t just a tracker; it’s a companion that encourages, supports, and personalizes your nutrition journey.
Momentum and Growth
Capy Diet has already launched on both the App Store and Google Play Store, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback. With a growing user base, the team is now focused on scaling their app and services to make healthy eating more accessible to everyone.
Inspired by Finch
Capy Diet draws inspiration from Finch, the self-care pet app that transformed mental well-being into an interactive experience. Just as Finch makes self-care more accessible, Capy Diet aims to revolutionize calorie tracking by making it fun, engaging, and deeply personal.
The Future
In four years, Capy Diet aims to be the ultimate AI-powered nutrition companion, integrating the latest in:
- Comprehensive food databases for better meal tracking
- Advanced AI meal suggestions based on user preferences and goals
- Fitness app integrations to track both diet and exercise
- Gamification and community features to boost long-term motivation
Conclusion
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be a chore. With Capy Diet, nutrition tracking becomes an interactive, engaging, and motivational experience. By combining AI with the charm of a virtual pet, Capy Diet is redefining how people approach food and fitness.
For more information, visit Capy Diet.
