Best Way to Track Calories?

[LIMS0903]

I'm trying to get better at tracking my calories, but I'm not sure what the best method is. Does anyone have any recommendations for apps or tools that they find helpful?

[Gizmocat Moderator 13kg Maintainer]

You might find this helpful to get startednhs.uk/better-health/lose-w.... There is an app to go with it which you can download and record calories.

Some people use MyFitnessPal or FitBit app if you have a smartwatch or tracker. It depends what you prefer and what works best for you.

[LIMS0903 2024 November in reply to Gizmocat]

Thank you so much for sharing that helpful resource! I really appreciate you taking the time to help me out. I'll definitely check out the NHS website and app. It's great to know that there are so many different options for tracking calories. I'll experiment with a few different apps to see what works best for me.

Your encouragement means a lot. I'm feeling more motivated to start my weight loss journey!

[focused1 Maintainer 13kg]

I too recommend the free version MyFitnessPal as you can scan foods and it gives you basic macros with guidance on percentages that is helpful on what your max is .

[LIMS0903 2024 November in reply to focused1]

That's a great tip! I've heard a lot of good things about MyFitnessPal. It's great that it has a barcode scanner and provides information on macronutrients. Thanks for the recommendation!

[Etriker67 Restart April 2024]

I like the LoseIt app. I've been using it for years and have a Lifetime account but I have used the free version, too, though it's been a while since I've used the free one.

[LIMS0903 2024 November in reply to Etriker67]

That's awesome! Lose It! is a great app and I've heard many good things about it. It's great that you've had such positive experiences with both the free and premium versions.

I'm curious, what do you find most helpful about the app? Is it the barcode scanner, the community features, or something else?