Meet Paku: The AI Calorie Counter That Feels Like a Tamagotchi (and Actually Works for ADHD)

• The ADHD “Friction” Problem
• Dopamine-Driven Weight Loss
• A No-Guilt Philosophy
• The Bottom Line

If you have ADHD, traditional weight loss apps can feel like a secondary part-time job. Between the manual searching for food entries, the precise weighing of ingredients, and the inevitable “guilt spiral” when you forget to log a meal, most trackers end up in the “App Graveyard” within a week.

Enter Paku: AI Calorie Counter Pet, a new breed of fitness app that swaps boring spreadsheets for a gamified companion. It’s designed specifically to tackle the executive dysfunction that makes dieting so hard, making weight loss feel less like a chore and more like a quest.

The ADHD “Friction” Problem

For a neurodivergent brain, the biggest hurdle to weight loss is friction. When an app requires ten clicks to log a sandwich, the brain often simply refuses to do it. Paku solves this with its AI Snap feature. Instead of searching a database, you just take a photo. The AI identifies the food, estimates the portion, and logs the macros instantly. This reduction in “mental load” is a game-changer for staying consistent when your focus is elsewhere.

Dopamine-Driven Weight Loss

Gamification isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a dopamine delivery system. Paku turns your daily calorie budget into a world-building adventure:

• Collect 100+ Friends: As you stay consistent, you unlock and collect rare, adorable companions. This taps into the “completionist” urge that many ADHDers have, providing a frequent hit of dopamine that a simple “calories remaining” number can’t match.
• Unlock New Worlds: Your progress isn’t just a graph; it’s a journey through different environments. Seeing your “pet” thrive in a new world provides a visual sense of achievement that makes the long-term goal of weight loss feel immediate and rewarding.

A No-Guilt Philosophy

One of the most ADHD-friendly aspects of Paku is its tone. Traditional apps often use red numbers or “shaming” notifications when you go over your limit. Paku focuses on gentle motivation. It’s a sidekick that cheers for your wins and celebrates your effort regardless of what was on the plate today. By removing the “perfectionist” barrier, it helps users get back on track after a bad day rather than giving up entirely.

The Bottom Line

If you’ve struggled with the “all or nothing” mindset of dieting, Paku offers a middle ground. By combining AI-powered ease with a collection-based game, it turns the tedious task of calorie counting into a daily habit you actually look forward to.

Ready to stop tracking and start playing?

Download Paku: AI Calorie Counter Pet on the App Store and let your new pet help you reach your weight goals—one snap at a time.