An app aimed at motivating anyone following a diet and/or exercise program to reach their target weight within a desired time frame.
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(0 reviews) What does the app do?
Based on the user's current weight, height, body frame, gender and age, the app suggests an ideal weight and recommends the amount of time needed to reach that target. You have the option to change the suggested targets based on your own plans. By inputting your weight at regular intervals, the app helps you track your weight loss. It also has a function to calculate your daily calorie intake, BMI (Body Mass Index), percentage body fat, total weight loss, remaining amount of weight to be lost, average daily and weekly weight loss and overall progress. For a more detailed description of the app, see Google Play or iTunes and for a detailed review, see Reviews.
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✔ The app is easy to use. |
✘ The app does not warn you if unrealistic weight loss targets are set manually such as very low BMI and very rapid weight loss goals.
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Privacy and security
The app has a privacy policy although data is not encrypted, but this is not of major concern to the user as app information/data is stored on your device or on your memory card. Read more about things you can do to improve your safety and security when using apps.
Review details
Date of review: July 2015
Platform reviewed: Android
App version: 4.2.2
Download size: 5.4 MB
References
The following references relate to articles about apps for weight loss.
- Coughlin SS, Whitehead M, Sheats JQ. Smartphone Applications for Promoting Healthy Diet and Nutrition: A Literature Review. Jacobs J Food Nutr. 2015;2(3):021
- Chen J, Cade JE, Allman-Farinelli M. The Most Popular Smartphone Apps for Weight Loss: A Quality Assessment. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2015 Dec 16;3(4):e104. doi: 10.2196/mhealth.4334.
- Flores Mateo G, Granado-Font E, Ferré-Grau C, Montaña-Carreras X. Mobile Phone Apps to Promote Weight Loss and Increase Physical Activity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Med Internet Res. 2015 Nov 10;17(11):e253. doi: 10.2196/jmir.4836.
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