Caldef Blog

Stories, tips, and insights on weight loss and AI nutrition tracking.

May 1, 2026·7 min read

I Was Obese, Had High Blood Pressure, High Uric Acid, and Fatty Liver. I Tried Every Diet App. None of Them Worked — So I Built My Own.

A personal story about battling obesity, high blood pressure, high uric acid, and fatty liver — and how the frustration of calorie tracking apps led to building Caldef, an AI-powered calorie tracker.

Cedric Isubol

Founder of Caldef

May 2, 2026·9 min read

I Was Obese, Had High Blood Pressure, and Tried Every Diet App. None of Them Worked — So I Built My Own.

How I went from obese and on a doctor's warning to losing 18kg — by building Caldef, an AI calorie tracker that lets you log meals in plain text. The full story, plus everything Caldef does for you.

Cedric Isubol

Founder of Caldef

May 3, 2026·10 min read

Does Eating Rice Really Make You Fat? The Truth About Carbs, Calories, and Weight Loss

Short answer: no. The truth is weight gain comes from eating more calories than you burn — not from rice or carbs. Here's the full science of calorie deficit, TDEE, and how to actually lose weight.

Cedric Isubol

Founder of Caldef