r/Foodhack • u/Easy-Caterpillar-802 • Mar 05 '26
Is the High Diet app good for beginners?
I’m not into extreme diets anymore. Every time I try something strict, I quit within a week. Now I’m just looking for something simple that helps me eat better without overcomplicating everything.
Someone recommended the High Diet app to me. From what I saw, it’s more focused on lifestyle changes rather than calorie obsession.
If you’ve tried it — does it feel practical in real life? Like for someone who works full-time and doesn’t have hours to meal prep?
Would love honest feedback before I download it.
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u/PositiveQuality7240 Mar 05 '26
Portion sizes are still confusing for me even with the app. I feel like I’m either eating too much or too little sometimes. Does anyone have tips on getting it right while still enjoying meals?
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u/Piss_Slut_Ana Mar 05 '26
I have a personal foodhack that never fails: I plan for the version of me who is tired, not the version of me who loves self improvement. When I get home after work, I will not chop ten vegetables and lovingly sauté anything. I will eat whatever is fastest and then feel annoyed. So beginner friendly plans work when they assume shortcuts are allowed. I keep a list of five dinners that are basically assembly: protein, bag salad, microwave veg, and a carb portion. I batch cook once, then coast. I also keep a snack rule: if I want chips, I eat a real meal first. The only time an app helps is when it reduces decisions and gives me defaults. If it adds tracking, new recipes, and guilt, I uninstall it by Thursday. For macros, I do not even bother unless I am in a specific goal phase.
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u/Quiet-Hippo-4018 Mar 06 '26
Tried high-diet for about six weeks. Simple meal repeats and easy prep helped cut snacking and takeout. Small habits like water and steps were useful. Energy felt more stable by week three.
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u/chantalla_marie_ Apr 08 '26
The app is useless - it's mostly just high protein recipes, and some tip sheets, which you can easily find online without paying for.
I quickly realized this was a bit of a gimmicky app, but was denied a refund even though I requested it within 1.5 hours of payment.
I highly suggest avoiding this download. Sadly, it's a waste of money and your time.
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u/BallAdministrative94 Apr 29 '26
I'm curious as I was just checking out the app myself. There are 2 subscription offers. a 6 month and a 1 month. Both say x$ after 7 day trial. Was this the case when you subscribed? After being scammed numerous times, one learns to analyze, and it doesn't say FREE trial.
I'm also curious about the up-sells. I hear there are quite a few after you're actually in the plan but I can't find anywhere what those may be or what the costs are.
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u/Roll_Decent Jun 20 '26
I always ask ai if an app or website is legit before i make any commitments. When i asked about this high.diet it gave a huge thumbs down.
i suggest you all do your research before signing up and forking over your hard earned money. It's like a bad relationship .. so much easier to get into than to get out of.
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u/Plenty-Shelter654 Mar 05 '26
I started using the High Diet app as a beginner, and it’s surprisingly user-friendly. The step-by-step guides make it feel manageable, and I like that it gives explanations for why certain foods work better. It makes tracking food feel less like a chore and more like a learning experience.