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I am just starting out and wondered which apps people use to record food and calories. Thank you!

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Hi and welcome, Annafrances :)

I believe most people use myfitnesspal, but if you look at the Activity/cal tracker Topic, you'll get a better idea :)

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), or in the drop down on the 'Posts' page (it says 'arrange by'). Read the Welcome Newbie thread, then move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you.

Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news.

Take a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the NHS BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate.

To the right of the HOME page (bottom on a mobile), you'll find Events. In there, you'll find links to our daily Weigh-in's (you will choose just one day per week), our Daily Diary, where we post our menu and exercise plans, for accountability, advice and support and our “What's happening today” thread, where we pop in for a chat.

Be aware, that the HU app doesn't give you access to all of our important features, so we advise that you use the full website page.

We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too.

It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey :)

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Nannyjen

Hi I use my fitness pal it's so easy to work out calories. Good luck on your weight loss journey

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Persianpeach

I LOVE the Nutracheck App/website, so simple and easy to use its designed to be used in the UK too which makes it even easier I think, and contains photographs of the food as well. As you can see I'm quite impressed hahaha!!

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IndigoBlue61 in reply to Persianpeach

Hello and welcome Persianpeach 😊 Please read the suggestions above and ask if you have any questions

Best wishes

Anna

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DriPea

I started to use My Fitness Pal as they have Brazilian food their too so I can find all that I need :)

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Annafrances

Thank you all for your replies. I'm off to the App Store!

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Cymrawes

I use MFP for tracking etc. But love Happy Scale. The trends and predictions are ace .Both free .

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Annafrances in reply to Cymrawes

Will check that out thanks.

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