Most of us are pretty devoted to our smartphones. I, for one, find it very, very difficult not to carry it around with me everywhere I go, especially since I am a mom. The funny thing is that my phone gets used for calls and texts much less than it gets used for other things, thanks to all the great apps I use. Health apps are some of my favorites because they help me track my goals on the go. Lately, I've been looking into calorie counting apps to help me be mindful of my diet. And when I say "diet," I mean what I'm eating as opposed to a weight-loss diet. But lots of people effectively use calorie counting apps to help them lose weight, maintain their weight, or gain weight.
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If you are looking to lose weight, though, a calorie counting app can be extremely helpful. A study even found that tracking your daily progress on a fitness or food app can help with weight loss. Makes sense because calorie counting apps make it so convenient to track calories in versus calories out. Whether you are looking to lose weight, maintain your weight, or gain weight, check out these calorie counting apps that make the process easier.
My Diet Diary is available for iOS or Android.
This app is pretty useful and free! It allows you to see how you're doing and whether you're on track to lose weight, gain weight, or stay the same at any given time. You can also connect to the website for tons of useful information on weight loss, getting fit, and staying healthy.
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MyFitnessPal is available for iOS and Android.
This popular free app with in-app purchases offers a free calorie counter that lets you "set a daily calorie goal, then record your daily food and exercise to make sure you stay on track." The website is also filled with lots of tips, recipes, and health information.
Get more information on MyFitnessPal.com.
Lose It! is available for iOS and Android.
One of the great things about this super-popular free app with in-app purchases is that it allows for a "total wellness" experience, which includes helping you track your weight, exercise, macronutrient intake, blood pressure, sleep, and more!
Get more information on LoseIt.com.
My Plate is available for iOS and Android.
The LiveStrong website brings you this handy calorie tracking app. It boasts the ability to "search 1.3 million foods for nutritional information including fat, sugar, carbohydrates, cholesterol and more." Plus, it also allows you to include exercise information. It's free with in-app purchases.
Get more information on LiveStrong.com.
MyNetDiary Calorie Counter is available for iOS and Android.
This app describes itself as "More than just a calorie counter. Your weight loss, diet and nutrition assistant ." It's free with in-app purchases. One reviewer wrote: "I have tried so many different diet apps, and this is my favorite one by far. It’s so user friendly/simple yet detailed without being confusing or overwhelming."
Get more information on MyNetDiary.com.
Nutritionix is available for iOS and Android.
This app was developed by and is maintained by a group of registered dietitians who believe that making “fitness tracking a daily habit is an effective way to work towards your health goals.” With that philosophy in mind, the app is meant “to take the heavy-lifting out of keeping up with your food log.”
Get more information on Nutritionix.com.
Healthi is available for iOS and Android.
If actually “counting calories” isn’t your thing, this app gives you a daily allowance of “bites.” It offers different plans to help you portion control, insulin levels, or even to work on your relationship with food. The food and activity tracking features are free and you can upgrade to Pro for more features.
Get more information on HealthiApp.com.
Noom is available for iOS and Android.
According to the website, “Noom creates long-term results through habit and behavior change, not restrictive dieting.” It has a water tracking feature, interactive lessons, and a food database with scannable barcodes. The app is free to download with in-app purchases available.
Get more information on Noom.com.
Lifesum is available for iOS and Android.
Lifesum is a "self-care app that helps you reach your health and weight goals through better eating." It requires a paid subscription with different plan lengths of three, six, and 12 months. All subscription plans give you access to every feature, including meal plans, recipes, and a barcode scanner.
Get more information on LifeSum.com.
Lumen is available for iOS and Android.
Lumen is an app and a device designed to track your metabolism in real time. That means that you’ll have to buy the device before you can use the app. Once you have the device, you basically blow into it and then the app tells you whether your body is burning carbs or fats at the moment. You get recommendations based on the readings.
Get more information on Lumen.me/.
ControlMyWeight is available for iOS.
“To lose weight, you need to eat the right amount of calories. ControlMyWeight gives you a personalized target and tells you when you've reached it,” reads the app’s website. It’s dedicated to being easy to use and keeping things simple.
Get more information on CalorieKing.com.
Calorie Counter by FatSecret is available for iOS and Android.
Calorie Counter by FatSecret gives you access to a food diary, exercise diary, food database, weight chart, and journal. It also offers tons of healthy recipes and support. You can use the image recognition feature to easily log and track your calories.
Get more information on Fatsecret.com.
Cronometer is available for iOS and Android.
This calorie tracker lets you track your calories, macronutrients, and your supplement intake as well. Nice! It also offers a barcode scanner that makes it easy to track snacks while you’re out and about.
Get more information on Cronometer.com.
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