Assigning a nutrition plan to your client in CoreCoach is quick and simple.
Navigate to the Nutrition Tab
Go to the Nutrition tab, then select Nutrition Plans.Create a New Plan
On this page, tap the New Plan button.Select a Client
You’ll now be asked which client you want to create or assign the plan to. Use the search bar to find and select your client.Choose Plan Type
Once you’ve chosen a client, you’ll have two options for creating their plan:Automatic – Calculates macros based on the client’s details and energy requirements.
Manual – Allows you to set protein, carbohydrate, and fat targets yourself.
For this walkthrough, we’ll start with creating a nutrition plan using the Automatic Calculation option.
Once you have selected automatic, you will be brought to the calculation method page.
Here you choose how the client’s nutrition targets will be calculated.
Different methods use different client data to estimate calorie needs and macros.
Lean Body Mass (LBM) – Enter lean body mass directly.
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) – Enter resting metabolic rate directly.
Weight and Body Fat – Estimate using client’s weight and body fat %.
Weight and Waist – Estimate using client’s weight and waist measurement.
Weight, Height and Age – Estimate using client’s weight, height, and age.
Select the method that best matches the data you have for your client, then tap Next to move forward.
For this example, let's use weight, high and age.
Since you selected Weight, Height and Age as the calculation method, you’ll now need to enter these details for your client.
Weight – Client’s body weight in kilograms.
Height – Client’s height in centimeters.
Sex – Choose male or female (used to refine calculations).
Birthday – Enter date of birth to calculate age.
Based on these inputs, the system will automatically estimate:
LBM (Lean Body Mass)
RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate)
Once the details are filled out, tap Next to move forward.
Activity Factors
Now you’ll set your client’s lifestyle and exercise activity levels. These factors adjust their calorie needs and help calculate an accurate TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure).
Lifestyle activity – Accounts for daily movement outside of workouts (e.g., sedentary job vs active job).
Exercise activity – Accounts for planned training sessions or structured exercise.
The system multiplies your client’s LBM by these factors to estimate their TDEE.
Choose the options that best reflect your client’s lifestyle and exercise habits, then tap Next to continue.
Daily Energy Target
Now you’ll set your client’s caloric target. This adjusts their TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) up or down depending on whether the goal is fat loss, maintenance, or muscle gain.
Estimated TDEE – The client’s maintenance calories based on body data and activity factors.
Caloric Target % – The percentage above or below maintenance you want to set.
Energy Target – The actual daily calories calculated from the TDEE × percentage.
Options Include:
Baseline – No change (maintain weight).
Baseline –5% to –30% – Creates a calorie deficit for fat loss. The larger the deficit, the more aggressive the cut.
Baseline +5% to +30% – Creates a calorie surplus for muscle gain. The larger the surplus, the faster the gain (but with higher fat gain risk).
Training age guide (table shown):
Beginner – Can handle larger swings (e.g., –20 to –30% deficit or +20 to +30% surplus).
Novice ( <1 year) – Moderate ranges (–15 to –25% / +15 to +25%).
Intermediate (1–2 years) – Smaller adjustments (–10 to –20% / +10 to +20%).
Advanced (2–5 years) – Conservative changes (–5 to –15% / +5 to +15%).
Elite (5+ years) – Very small changes (–5 to –10%).
Choose the percentage that best matches your client’s goal and training experience, then tap Next to move forward.
Protein Target
Now you’ll set your client’s protein intake, calculated per kilogram of lean body mass (LBM).
Estimated LBM – Already calculated from earlier steps.
Protein per kg LBM – Choose how many grams of protein per kg of lean mass.
Protein target – The system multiplies the two to set the total daily protein goal.
Options include (g/kg LBM):
1.8–2.2 g/kg (minimum baseline for most clients).
2.0–2.8 g/kg (common range for muscle gain or fat loss support).
3.0–3.8 g/kg (higher protein, often for advanced clients, older clients, or during a deficit).
Guidelines (from the table):
Younger clients (0–35) – 1.8–2.2 g/kg (no deficit), 2.2–2.4 g/kg (deficit).
35–45 – 2.0–2.3 g/kg (no deficit), 2.4–2.8 g/kg (deficit).
45–55 – 2.3–2.6 g/kg (no deficit), 2.8–3.1 g/kg (deficit).
55–65 – 2.6–2.9 g/kg (no deficit), 3.1–3.5 g/kg (deficit).
65+ – 2.9–3.2 g/kg (no deficit), 3.5–3.8 g/kg (deficit).
Choose the range that matches your client’s age and whether they are in a deficit or not, then tap Next to move forward.
Workouts Per Day
Here you’ll set whether the client’s nutrition plan should adjust for training days vs non-training days. This helps tailor their macro targets depending on activity.
Non-training – Days with no workouts. Typically lower calorie or carb targets since energy demand is reduced.
Training – Days with workouts. Calories and carbs may be set higher to fuel performance and recovery.
Choose which type of day you’re setting up, then tap Next to continue.
Meals Per Day
Here you’ll set how many meals per day your client’s nutrition plan will include. This determines how their macros and calories are divided throughout the day.
2–3 meals – Lower frequency, often used for simplicity or clients who prefer larger meals.
4–5 meals – Common setup for balanced energy, performance, and recovery.
6–7 meals – Higher frequency, often used for advanced athletes or clients with high calorie needs.
Choose the option that best suits your client’s preferences, schedule, and goals, then tap Next to move forward.
Workout Time
Here you’ll set what time of day the client usually trains. This helps the system structure their meal timing and macro distribution around workouts for better energy and recovery.
Options include:
Pre-Breakfast – Training first thing in the morning before eating.
Morning – Training mid-morning after breakfast.
Lunch-time – Training around midday.
Evening – Training later in the day or after work.
Select the option that best matches the client’s routine, then tap Next to move forward.
Nutrition System
Now you’ll choose the nutrition tracking system. This determines how carbs, fats, and protein are distributed across the plan.
Options include:
Keto – Very high fat, very low carb, moderate protein.
Very Low Carb – Lower carbs with higher reliance on protein and fat.
Low Carb Backloading – Carbs restricted earlier in the day, added later (post-workout or evening).
Low Carb – Generally reduced carb intake spread across meals.
Carb Backloading – Similar to low carb backloading but allows more carbs later in the day for recovery.
Targeted Carb – Carbs placed specifically around workouts for fuel and recovery.
Balanced – Even distribution of carbs, protein, and fats across the day.
High Carb – Higher carb intake to support performance and recovery, especially for athletes.
Choose the approach that best matches your client’s goals, lifestyle, and training style, then tap Next to continue.
Final Review
This is where you review all your selections before creating the nutrition plan.
Plan Name – The name of the nutrition plan.
Estimated TDEE – Client’s calculated maintenance calories.
Caloric Target – The percentage above or below maintenance that you set.
Energy Target – The final daily calorie intake.
Estimated LBM – Client’s lean body mass.
Protein Target – Daily protein goal based on LBM.
Meal Plan Options – Shows training type, meals per day, workout time, and chosen nutrition system.
If everything looks correct, tap Create Plan to generate the nutrition plan.
Editing and activating your plan
Now that your plan has been created, you can easily make changes to suit your needs.
Change Macros
Each meal can be adjusted by changing the balance of protein, carbs, fats, or total calories. This allows you to shift your macros depending on your goals.Adjust Meal Times
Tap the meal time to move it earlier or later in the day. For example, if you prefer to train later, you can move your pre-workout meal to a later time.Add a Meal
If you’d like to include an extra snack or shake, you can add a new meal directly into your plan.Duplicate a Meal
Save time by copying an existing meal and reusing it elsewhere in your day.Delete a Meal
If a meal isn’t needed, you can remove it from your plan with one tap.
Plan settings
Activate Plan
When you’re ready, you can activate your plan. This makes it live for tracking inside the app.Set as Default Plan
If you have more than one plan, you can choose this plan as your default so it’s the one you follow day-to-day.Automatically Set Meal Macros
If this option is on, the app will evenly distribute your macros across your meals. If it’s off, you can manually assign macros for each meal.Assign Food Portions
You can go further by attaching specific foods or recipes to each meal, making the plan more detailed.