Weight loss is not only about abstinence but also a journey to control energy intake and expenditure. In the technology era, instead of being eye-catching, many people - including housewives - have switched to using mobile applications to track their daily calorie intake. Here are 5 popular applications that are highly appreciated for their convenience and effectiveness for people who are losing weight.
MyFitness Pal
MyFitness Pal is considered one of the most popular apps today with a huge food data warehouse. Just scan the lineup or type the name of the dish, you will know exactly how many calories, carbs, protein and fat are in the portion.
According to nutritionist Lauren Panoff, at Colorado State University, "MyFitness Pal not only helps keep track of calories but also supports the formation of more responsible eating habits."
Lose It!
Lose It! suitable for beginners on the weight loss journey. The app helps set weight goals, analyze portion sizes, and suggest calorie needs per day. A plus point is Lose It! is capable of synchronizing with wearables such as Fitbit or Apple Watch.
Cronometer
Unlike other popular applications, Cronometer goes into detail: from vitamins, minerals to amino acids. If you want to comprehensively control not only calories but also nutritional quality, Cronometer is a choice worth considering.
This app is very helpful for people who are on a special diet or need to strictly control their micronutrient content, says Dr Sarah Krieger, a clinical nutritionist at Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital (USA).
Yazio
Yazio offers many personalized nutritional plans such as weight loss by vegetarian, keto menus or intermittent fasting. The friendly interface and eye-catching colors are also a plus point for this application, especially for young people.
FatSecret
In addition to the function of counting calories and creating food logs, FatSecret stands out with the user community actively sharing recipes and weight loss experiences, creating lasting motivation for long-term users.
Although each application has its own strengths, the common point is that it helps users get rid of the condition of eating unconsciously - the leading cause of not losing weight even though they still eat little.
