Tom Kiss
AteMate was born from our team's shared frustration with dieting and tracking tools that made health harder instead of easier. Each of us went through our own self-transformations--facing negative habits, experimenting with small changes, and discovering firsthand that progress is possible through awareness, not restriction.
For me personally, a harsh wake-up moment forced me to re-evaluate my lifestyle. Simple food journaling and small habit shifts helped me get back on a sustainable, healthy path. But I also saw how limited and judgmental existing apps were, and that's what inspired me--and ultimately, our team--to build something different.
Together, we're committed to creating a mindful, non-judgmental journaling experience that empowers curiosity and sustainable change. Our mission is to help people reconnect with their bodies, experiment with small steps, and build lasting habits that improve not only individual lives but also overall well-being in society.
Tom, co-founder of AteMate
Tom Kiss
Exhausted by Food Tracking?
Quitting a food tracking app is often a sign the method asked too much, not that you stopped caring. Logging your meals can feel lighter when the goal is honest patterns, not perfect numbers.
Jul 20, 2026
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Tom Kiss
Why You Keep Starting Over
Repeated fresh starts usually signal a flawed plan, not a flawed person. Seeing your own patterns clearly is what makes it possible to keep going instead of beginning again.
Jul 17, 2026
3
minute read
Tom Kiss
Why You Can't See Your Own Patterns
Your rough weeks aren't random — they have patterns your memory simply can't hold. Seeing those connections across time is what makes them easier to work with.
Jul 15, 2026
3
minute read
Tom Kiss
The Story Behind the Bloom
Your sleep, stress, food, movement, and hydration are all connected — AteMate's new icon was designed to reflect that. Seeing all five together changes what you notice about yourself.
Jul 10, 2026
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Tom Kiss
8 Key Insights on Why Mindful Eating Works in Our Digital Age
Discover 8 key insights on how mindful eating and smart technology work together to help you build lasting awareness, energy, and consistency in real life.
Jul 2, 2026
3
minute read
Tom Kiss
The Complete Guide to Mindful Eating
Jun 18, 2026
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Tom Kiss
8 Insights on Building a Food Journal Without the Numbers
Jun 16, 2026
3
minute read
Tom Kiss
10 Insights on What Your Emotions Tell You Before You Eat
Learn how your emotions shape your eating patterns before you take a single bite, and how awareness can help you make choices that feel right for you.
Jun 16, 2026
4
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Tom Kiss
12 Key Insights on Why Your Food Habits Take Months to Stick
May 28, 2026
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