What Is Recalculate Plan?
Recalculate Plan updates your daily calorie and macro recommendations using your latest profile information.
It’s designed for moments when:
Your weight has changed
Your activity level is different than when you started
You want to adjust your weekly pace
Your original plan needs correcting
You’re returning to Hoot after a break
Instead of relying on old assumptions, Hoot recalculates your plan using your current data.
What You Can Edit
You can update the following at any time:
Primary goal (lose, maintain, or gain)
Starting weight (your original baseline from onboarding)
Current weight (your actual weight today)
Goal weight
Activity level
Weekly pace (rate of weight loss or gain)
These settings are located at:
Settings → Goals & Macros
Weight can also be logged and updated from the Progress tab. Any weight update—no matter where it’s made—can be followed by Recalculate Plan to refresh your targets.
How to Recalculate Your Plan
Go to Settings → Goals & Macros
Edit one or more fields (weight, activity level, pace, etc.)
Tap Recalculate Plan
Review the updated plan preview:
Daily calories
Macros (protein, carbs, fat)
Any changes from your current plan
Tap Apply Changes to confirm
Nothing is applied automatically—you always review changes first.
What Happens When You Recalculate
Recalculating will:
Update your daily calorie target
Recalculate your macros
Apply changes going forward
Recalculating will not:
Change past food logs
Reset streaks
Erase progress or history
Your data stays intact. Only your future targets are updated.
Do I Need to Recalculate Every Time I Edit a Field?
No—but it’s recommended.
You can edit fields without recalculating, but because those inputs affect calorie and macro recommendations, recalculating ensures your plan reflects the full picture.
If your goal, activity level, or pace changes, recalculating helps keep your plan accurate and supportive.
When Should I Use Recalculate Plan?
Use it if:
You’ve lost or gained weight
Your workouts or daily movement changed
You want to slow down or speed up your pace
You’re restarting after time away
There was an issue with your original setup
There’s no limit to how often you can recalculate.
Why Hoot Shows a Preview First
Hoot always shows you what’s changing before applying updates so you can:
Understand the impact
Avoid surprises
Stay in control of your plan
Nothing changes unless you approve it.
Important Note
Hoot uses research-backed formulas (including Mifflin–St Jeor) to estimate calorie needs. These are estimates, not medical advice.
If you’re working with a clinician or managing a medical condition, adjust your plan to match professional guidance.
Still have questions?
Use in-app chat to talk to Fin or contact support anytime.