Technology has made our lives easier, especially when it comes
to holding us accountable. If you feel like you need a little extra encouragement
to help you stick to your weight-loss path this holiday, you'll want to make
sure you've got these techy tools in your arsenal and at the ready on your
smartphone.
Food journal apps:
It's easy to dismiss half a cookie here and a handful of M&M's there, but
those nibbles add up. The best way to be aware of just how many calories you're
eating is to keep a log of everything you eat. Online food journals make it
easy; not only do they keep track of everything in one simple place, but they
also give you accurate calorie counts so you don't trick yourself into
believing that you've eaten way less than you think. Try MyFitnessPal, an iPhone and Android app that synchs with other body-tracking
products and has a large database, so uploading your meal is a breeze.
Fitness trackers:
Take the guesswork out of how many calories you've burned on the treadmill or
how many steps you've taken today. Fitness trackers like the Nike Fuel, FitBit, or Jawbone Up not only motivate you by showing
you in real time how close you are to reaching a goal, but they also help make
things more realistic. Most include a free smartphone app so you can check your
daily progress as you go along.
Never-ending playlists:
Even if you love to exercise, working out to lose weight can sometimes be a chore.
Without much-needed distraction, your daily calorie burn can be cut short
because you're too bored to slog on. Fill up your iPod with your favorite
dance-to-the-beat songs or check out one of our Spotify workout
playlists so you always have
something to push you through workout boredom..
Original article from Fitsugar
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