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What's the secret to a successful diet? "In the end, there may be no secret other than burning more calories than you take in." However, people who are successful in dieting often do some kind of exercise. And one of the troublesome things about dieting is calculating calories! "Manage it wisely with an app that you can use."
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A calorie management app that allows you to easily record what you eat. With the app, you can learn more about your eating habits than just numbers. It can be understood. Also, keeping records and taking pictures of meals before and during meals will help you consider what options you have when deciding what to eat. We asked professional nutritionists their favorite calorie-tracking apps to help them lose weight.
1. "Fitbit"
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With a Fitbit, you can more easily log what you eat with the app while monitoring your steps and activity with a health tracker. Enter the food you ate manually or using a barcode scanner. By analyzing your daily carbohydrate, protein and fat intake, you can better understand how your food choices affect your overall health. Furthermore, if you wear a "Fitbit" device, it will also provide detailed data such as heart rate and sleep quality. However, the "Fitbit" app can be used without owning a device. You can record your steps by linking with your smartphone.
2. "Lose It!"
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According to the "Lose It" website, users have lost over 36,000 tons of weight. The app calculates your individual calorie intake based on your height, weight, age and gender. Meals can be recorded by searching the food database, scanning barcodes, and selecting the new "Snap It" function that allows you to send photos of the food. It is also possible to synchronize with iPhone health data, "Fitbit", and other health management devices. You can connect to various communities and networks for further explanation and staying motivated. However, in order to use additional customization services, it is necessary to upgrade to the premium version for $39.99 (about ¥4,400) per year. Paid services include creating health challenges, setting up private support groups, and receiving weekly progress logs.