Understand your eating with Nyami
Nyami helps you spot patterns behind your eating through quick reflections, practical prompts, and science-based guidance. Build lasting habits without calorie counting.
Your relationship with foodGuilt-free eatingCalorie counting doesn't work (long-term)
How many times have you started tracking every bite… only to give up after a few weeks?
Calorie tracking may help you lose weight short-term, but it rarely leads to lasting change. Sustainable results come from understanding your behaviors, emotions, and patterns, not just the numbers.Jump to research references supporting this claim[1]–[7]
Your goal isn't just to lose weight, it's to permanently heal your relationship with eating.
That's what leads to real transformation: a happy, calm, guilt-free approach to food that lasts a lifetime.
That's what Nyami is all about.
Instead of tracking calories, Nyami helps you:
- Reconnect with your body's hunger and fullness cues
- Notice emotional triggers (boredom, stress, frustration)
- Recognize habits that lead to overeating (TV dinners, oversized plates, multitasking)Jump to research references supporting this claim[8]
Because once you understand your patterns, you can finally change them, for good.
How Nyami works
Daily reflections
Spend less than 60 seconds logging what you ate, how you felt, and what was going on around you. No weighing or barcode scanning required!
Handle cravings
You'll get guided questions to help you ride the wave of cravings without guilt. Nyami provides tools for you to choose an alternative action instead of eating.
Learning bites
Nyami brings you science-based insights in bite-sized, everyday language. Understand why you eat the way you do, so you can make simple, powerful changes that last.
Weekly reviews
Each week, you'll get a short guided check-in with questions that help you see what's working and what's not.
See your progress
Complete short, research-based self-assessments from time to time, and see your attitude and behavior change.
Spot patterns with AI
Nyami uses AI to spot repeating patterns, making it easier for you to understand your areas to improve.
Backed by science, created with care
Nyami is built by people who've been through the diet rollercoaster themselves, and decided to stop it.
Our approach combines psychology, nutrition, and behavioral science, so you can trust it's not another fad. Because you don't need another diet. You need a new relationship with food.
Nyami is almost ready
Get launch updates
Get one short email when Nyami launches, plus occasional product updates and practical mindful eating tips.
Need to know more?Questions we hear often
Is Nyami a diet or weight-loss app?
Nyami isn't another calorie counter. It's your guide to building a healthy relationship with food. Instead of obsessing over numbers, Nyami helps you understand why you eat: your patterns, emotions, and habits. Research shows that long-term change comes from awareness and self-reflection, not restriction, and that's exactly what Nyami supports you with.
Can I generate a report from Nyami to share with a professional, like a therapist or coach?
Yes! You'll be able to export your reflections and progress summaries to share with your professional. Nyami was designed to complement therapy and coaching, giving you useful insights, not just data points.
Is Nyami only for people trying to lose weight, or can anyone use it, even at a healthy weight?
Nyami is for anyone who wants to feel more peaceful and confident around food. Whether your goal is to stop emotional eating, understand your habits, or simply eat more intuitively, Nyami helps you reconnect with your body and mind, no diet required.
References
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- Palascha, A., Van Kleef, E., & Van Trijp, H. C. M. (2015). How does thinking in black and white terms relate to eating behavior and weight regain? Journal of Health Psychology, 20(5), 638–648. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105315573440
- Pélissier, L., Bagot, S., Miles-Chan, J. L., Pereira, B., Boirie, Y., Duclos, M., Dulloo, A., Isacco, L., & Thivel, D. (2023). Is dieting a risk for higher weight gain in normal-weight individuals? A systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Nutrition, 130(7), 1190–1212. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114523000132
- Smith, C. F., Williamson, D. A., Bray, G. A., & Ryan, D. H. (1999). Flexible vs. rigid dieting strategies: Relationship with adverse behavioral outcomes. Appetite, 32(3), 295–305. https://doi.org/10.1006/appe.1998.0205
- Stewart, T. M., Williamson, D. A., & White, M. A. (2002). Rigid vs. flexible dieting: Association with eating disorder symptoms in nonobese women. Appetite, 38(1), 39–44. https://doi.org/10.1006/appe.2001.0445
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- Wansink, B. (2014). Mindless eating: Why we eat more than we think. New York, NY: Bantam Books.