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Best Calorie Counting Apps

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If you are reading this you are probably looking to lose weight. If so, counting calories is a useful tool. A calorie is a unit of energy, and the food and drinks we have every day supply it.

Calorie counters help you get into a caloric deficit so that your body can burn stored fat. The CDC suggests keeping a food and beverage diary to spot habits, and an app makes that easier.

The CDC also notes that people who lose about 1 to 2 pounds a week are more likely to keep it off. This article covers some popular calorie trackers you can download on your phone.

My Plate

This app is MyPlate Calorie Counter from Livestrong, which is separate from the USDA's MyPlate nutrition guide. After you download the app, similar to most calorie trackers you take a test and answer a few questions so that they can select a good calorie plan for you. The first thing that I noticed about the layout is that it is very easily navigated. As soon as I opened the app it was very easy to figure everything out. It has a very modern-looking layout which is very easy for new users.

One feature that I enjoyed was that they had a few free workouts that you can use just simple ten-minute calorie burners and other simple workouts, but someone who doesn’t have a lot of time to workout can really benefit from that. A negative is that I couldn’t find a feature to link the activity from a fitness watch to the app.

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Nutracheck Calorie Counter+

This application seemed extremely organized. Upon first glance when logging in it looked like a chart and it seemed overwhelming because it looked very complex to use. But after further use, it became fairly easy to navigate and use. I really ended up appreciating the organization of the meals and sections where you track after using it.

On the application you can link with activity tracking apps, you can also link it with your fitness watch to track your physical activity. Which will help you can keep track of exercise much easier. I was impressed with the exercise input section because it had many exercises already preset into the system which made it simple to track calories burned.

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Lose It!

The “Lose It!” app is very similar to most of the apps on this list. The layout is very simple, and it makes it as easy and efficient as possible to track calories and lose weight.

One interesting feature this app has offered is the option to upload results from “AncestryDNA” or “23andMe” for gene-based guidance. In the DIETFITS trial, genotype pattern did not predict who lost more weight on a low-fat or low-carb diet, so treat it as a curiosity.

One downside when we tested it was that the liquid intake tracker required a paid membership. App features change, so check what the free version includes. Which is an inconvenience that can be annoying for people who are looking to get serious about what they consume.

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MyFitnessPal

“MyFitnessPal” was owned by Under Armour for several years, until Under Armour sold the platform to Francisco Partners in 2020. It is a great application because it has the most resources. The app provides all of your calorie counting needs. “MyFitnessPal” Also has many great blogs that can give you tips and inspiration on how to lose more weight.

Another great resource on the app is the premium membership which will grant you access to many different exercise routines to help you reach your goal to look better and feel healthier.

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Conclusion

All of these apps are great for use and also are extremely positively reviewed on both platforms. But I personally believe that the average person would get the most benefit from the “MyFitnessPal” app.

The app works just as well as the other apps on this list. And with the premium membership that it provides, you could not go wrong with getting access to all of those routines to aid you in crushing your goals.

The other apps are also really amazing and do everything that you would need them for. But In conclusion, “MyFitnessPal” surpasses them all in my opinion.

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