10 Weight loss apps to make shedding pounds a cinch

Nifty Solutions: 10 Weight loss apps to make shedding pounds a cinch

Dione Chen

13 Jul 2016

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Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker by MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal has come a long way with the app industry, and is one of the most successful apps that provides the largest food database (over 6 million items) among all the other apps. It is constantly improving its user interface to ensure your calorie watching is as easy as easy gets.
Photo: Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker by MyFitnessPal iTunes Store
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Diet Point Weight Loss
If you need an app that gives you ideas on how you can start dieting, this is one you should seriously consider. Diet Point provides over 130 weight loss plans according to your food preferences, and gives you the respective shopping list so you don't have to make your own. It also reminds you when it's time to eat, so that you maintain a regular and healthy diet routine.
Photo: Diet Point Weight Loss iTunes Store
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Running and Walking with Endomondo
This app allows you to track all your workouts and more (such as the weather and your emotions) in one convenient app. If you are the type of person who likes to have everything in one place rather than having to switch between different apps for different purposes, give Endomondo a try. It even offers personal training plans to help you reach your goal if you need some guidance.
Photo: Running and Walking with Endomondo iTunes Store
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Fitocracy
You can track every detail of your daily workout with Fitocracy, and also get input from fitness trainers and the community for some tips and advice on how to better your weight loss plan. Chatting with other people really helps when you know other people are going through similar situations as you, or when you know someone else understands you. Rest assured that you're never alone when it comes to living a healthier you!
Photo: Fitocracy iTunes Store
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Lose It!
This is another diet app with a simple user interface that makes the journey to weight loss so much more fun. Track your calorie count and view your progress with a multitude of rewards that you can earn for those of you who just need a little push towards achieving your desired weight.
Photo: Lose It! iTunes Store
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Noom Coach
With an extensive range of programmes designed by physicians and experts, simply pick a health goal and let the app determine your weight loss plan for you. It doesn't tell you to run 5km immediately, but gradually eases you into a healthy daily routine that is easy to keep up with. All you need to kickstart a healthier lifestyle is Noom Coach to help you with it.
Photo: Noom Coach iTunes Store
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Pacer
This app is basically a pedometer that tells you how many steps you've taken walking or running today and how many calories you've burnt accordingly. You can set simple goals with the app as well, such as how many steps you want to take a day to make sure you're constantly moving. You'll probably feel much better about yourself and your health after downloading this basic app.
Photo: Pacer iTunes Store
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Runkeeper
Runkeeper is one of the first apps that started helping users track their running progress, so you can rest assured that you're receiving help from one of the most experienced companies in the app world. For those who are intending to lose weight through running, Runkeeper is a great app that will aid you in designing a training programme and helping you improve.
Photo: Runkeeper iTunes Store
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UP
UP is a health tracker that gets more familiar with your body the more you use it. It will soon be able to accurately advise you on what you need to do to achieve a healthy heart rate, or what time you need to sleep every day so that your body is able to replenish the energy needed for the next day. UP is a very personal app that you will grow to love just like a friend.
Photo: UP iTunes Store
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Weight Loss Coach by Fooducate
Fooducate doesn't just aim to be a diet tracker, but also an educational app as well. It teaches you what is really in your food and the steps you should take to healthier eating. You can even scan nutrition lists to check if there are any unhealthy ingredients in your food that companies are hiding from you!
Photo: Weight Loss Coach by Fooducate iTunes Store

Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker by MyFitnessPal

If you think you need some help in the fitness department, here are some apps that could really give you a boost.

Many of us could do with some shedding of kilos. The obesity rate of the adult population in Singapore has been steadily rising over the years, due to the increasing number of people working office jobs or leading sedentary lifestyles in this day and age. This means that more people are exposed to a higher risk of sicknesses, such as diabetes or high cholesterol. Weight loss may not be a conclusive factor in maintaining one’s health, but it gives a good gauge, especially if you are currently overweight.

It can be difficult getting back into the routine of regular exercise if you haven’t been active for years. Hiring a personal trainer is one way you can ensure you attain fitness results, but it can amount to a lot of money once your stint is done. Since we’re always on our smartphones, what better way to utilise it than to make it our health and fitness buddy?

In our gallery, we’ve featured 10 of our personal app picks we think will help you best in your weight loss endeavour. All apps can be downloaded on both iOS and Android systems, and, best of all, are free! Let us know if they help!

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