{"id":566122,"date":"2021-02-11t12:27:30","date_gmt":"2021-02-11t17:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/?p=566122"},"modified":"2023-03-28t07:52:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28t11:52:12","slug":"whoop-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/whoop-review\/","title":{"rendered":"whoop review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"jump-link-container\" style=\"padding: 20px 0px;font-size:1.05em;line-height: 30px\">    <a href=\"#jump-overview\"><strong>overview<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-2022足球世界杯德国队分组
-bio\"><strong>2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 bio<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-returns\"><strong>returns<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-claims\"><strong>claims<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-equipment\"><strong>equipment<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-app\"><strong>app<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-workouts\"><strong>workouts<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-weight-loss\"><strong>weight loss<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-cost\"><strong>cost<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-cancel-membership\"><strong>cancel membership<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-pros-and-cons\"><strong>pros and cons<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-reddit-reviews\"><strong>reddit reviews<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-what-users-are-saying\"><strong>what users are saying<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-bottom-line\"><strong>bottom line<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#questions-and-answers\"><strong>q&amp;a<\/strong><\/a><\/div><p>a whoop membership offers the promise of useful, even vital, healthy information daily and offers recommendations to improve sleep quality, reduce strain from overdoing your workouts, and measure recovery after working out. whether the brand delivers on these claims or not, there is evidence that improvements in these areas can improve overall health and wellness.<\/p>\n<p>the whoop strap operates differently than other fitness devices on the market. rather than being a fitness band retailer, the services this strap provides, known as the whoop experience, is the product and the strap is something they provide members for free.<\/p>\n<p>does whoop live up to its lofty claims? keep reading to learn the facts and figures you need to decide for yourself.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-overview\">overview<\/div><h2>what is whoop?<\/h2>\n<p>the actual whoop product is a service supporting their fitness bands. there are different types of bands available to be worn on the wrist or on the upper arm. the band measures sleep, recovery, heart rates, and strain so that the service can provide recommendations to improve sleep, workouts, and more to produce more optimal results for your health and fitness.<\/p>\n<p>sleep deficits are closely related to a multitude of health problems. in fact, long-term sleep deficits have been associated with numerous health conditions, all backed by sound research.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/sleep\/article\/35\/6\/727\/2709360?login=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>sleep<\/i><\/a>: this study identifies sleep deficiency as a contributing factor for a number of negative health conditions.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/pmc5449130\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>nature and science of sleep<\/i><\/a><i>: <\/i>sleep disruption can also be a way to increase the risk of health conditions.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0243693\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>plos one<\/i><\/a><i>: <\/i>initial findings, from data extracted from the whoop system, indicate that using the system regularly may be a non-invasive early-indicator of potential infections \u2013 even prior to the onset of symptoms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>the personalized insight through the use of the app, however, is what the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 promises in the form of personalized fitness tracking, and performance reports delivered weekly, monthly, and yearly as long as you are a member.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-2022足球世界杯德国队分组
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 bio<\/div><h2>who created whoop?<\/h2>\n<p>will ahmed is the founder and ceo of the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
, though, there are several prominent sports figures who are made major investments in the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 including nfl quarterback, patrick mahomes, and professional golfers, rory mcilroy and justin thomas. whoop currently earns a &#8220;d&#8221; rating with the bbb and 1.3 out of 5 stars based on an average of 22 customer reviews. a total of 95 complaints with the bbb have been closed in the last three years with 59 of those closed in the previous 12 months.<\/p>\n<h3>the best ways to contact whoop customer service<\/h3>\n<p>customer service and support are available through the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 website. the site offers a series of promoted articles to help users connect and get started with their devices, educational tools, charging information, and information on how users can use the data from their fitness straps.<\/p>\n<p>customer service itself is through a messaging system used by pushing the \u201ccontact membership services\u201d button. customer service is also available via emailing support@whoop.com and telephone by calling (617) 670-1074. their address is 1325 boylston st ste 401 boston, ma 02215-3900.<\/p>\n<p>team members may also be available on social media platforms like facebook, twitter, linkedin, or instagram.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-returns\">returns<\/div><h2>whoop return policy details<\/h2>\n<p>according to the official whoop website, &#8220;you can cancel your membership and return your whoop\u00a0<strong>for any reason<\/strong>\u00a0within\u00a0<strong>30 days upon receipt<\/strong> of your whoop.&#8221; to start a return, visit the support page, choose account &amp; orders then refund, return, exchange to find a link for your request. once qualified, you&#8217;ll receive a return label. shipping costs are subtracted from the return amount.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-claims\">claims<\/div><h2>whoop claims to do what?<\/h2>\n<p>whoop makes many claims about how effective their methods are for improving sleep quality, reducing workout strain, and boosting recovery after working out.<\/p>\n<p>this is accomplished through various app features, daily analysis, and coaching options as well as educational and support tools included in the app. all of the guidance and recommendations are based on the unique data derived from the user\u2019s strap.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-equipment\">equipment<\/div><h2>details about your whoop equipment<\/h2>\n<p>users do not need to purchase a large amount of additional equipment to enjoy the maximum effect of this tool. most people already have a mobile phone where they can download the whoop app. the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 also provides one fitness strap that measures:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>heart rate<\/li>\n<li>heart rate variability<\/li>\n<li>sleep cycles<\/li>\n<li>awake times<\/li>\n<li>respiratory rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>once again, the strap itself isn\u2019t the product. it is the data analysis, lifestyle recommendations, strain, and sleep coaches that members have access to. plus, there is a journal where users can discuss goals and the effect various changes have on helping them accomplish these goals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-app\">app<\/div><h2>whoop app and installation<\/h2>\n<p>the whoop app is designed to give you a simple, easy-to-navigate look at your results. it not only tracks activity but also works with your goals and physiology. the app offers a sleep coach, smart training, recovery data, and a health monitor. the whoop app is available on android, ios, and desktop.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-workouts\">workouts<\/div><h2>are there dedicated whoop workouts?<\/h2>\n<p>membership doesn\u2019t offer specific workouts for members to follow. what it does is make recommendations about the intensity and duration of member workouts based on strain and recovery times indicated by the strap.<\/p>\n<p>the benefit of working out for optimal health and fitness has long been cited in various studies.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/acsm-csmr\/fulltext\/2015\/03000\/exercise_and_the_heart___the_harm_of_too_little.12.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>current sports medicine reports<\/i><\/a> concluded that too little and too much cardiovascular exercise can be harmful to the heart. however, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2062750\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>postgraduate medicine<\/i><\/a>, aerobic exercise may also reduce the risk of negative health problems.<\/p>\n<p>the <a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/record\/1994-97580-000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">american psychological association<\/a> also reported on the consensus reached by the international proceedings on physical activity, fitness, and health in the form of 70 chapters on the important relationship between physical activity, fitness, and health. in general, a heart rate can help keep individuals on track with these guidelines, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/pmc5678402\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>american journal of public health<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/sleep\/article\/27\/3\/480\/2707986?login=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sleep research society<\/a><\/em> includes a study on the relationship between exercise and sleep-disordered breathing that concludes that a lack of exercise is closely related to increases in the severity of sleep-disordered breathing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-weight-loss\">weight loss<\/div><h2>whoop and weight loss<\/h2>\n<p>while the product makes no specific claims about weight loss, the focus is on optimizing and enhancing sleep, workouts, and health.<\/p>\n<p>there is evidence in the <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25012962\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>annals of medicine<\/i><\/a> to support the idea that sleep deficits play a pivotal role in weight loss. there is also evidence in <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31339101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>jmir mhealth uhealth<\/i><\/a> to support claims that fitness trackers can encourage positive behavioral changes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-cost\">cost<\/div><h2>cost and where to buy<\/h2>\n<p>membership is available with various subscription options.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>monthly memberships begin at $30 per month.<\/li>\n<li>yearly memberships begin at $25 per month.<\/li>\n<li>18-month memberships begin at $20 per month.<\/li>\n<li>whoop pro costs an additional $12 per month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>additional bicep bands, wrist bands, and impact sleeves are available to purchase on the whoop website along with the membership itself.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-cancel-membership\">cancel membership<\/div><h2>how to cancel your whoop membership<\/h2>\n<p>once logged into your whoop app, choose membership and follow the instructions provided.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-pros-and-cons\">pros and cons<\/div><h2>pros and cons<\/h2>\n<p>as with all things, there are pros and cons to consider with any fitness and lifestyle products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>easy to use and navigate<\/li>\n<li>individualized reports so you can measure your progress<\/li>\n<li>daily recovery analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ongoing monthly costs<\/li>\n<li>no screen<\/li>\n<li>doesn\u2019t count steps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-reddit-reviews\">reddit reviews<\/div><h2>whoop reddit reviews<\/h2>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;reddit has over 130,000 active communities for sharing insights on products. it's one of the top 10 most popular social network sites in the us. we researched whoop reviews on reddit to learn what people are saying.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:833,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">reddit has over 130,000 active communities for sharing insights on products. it&#8217;s one of the top 10 most popular social network sites in the us. we researched whoop reviews on reddit to learn what people are saying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;our researched turned up whoop reddit reviews on both sides of the argument. reviews on reddit indicate that some users liked whoop while others were not as impressed. it's love it or leave it. a bunch of people had concerns about whoop 4.0 and it's wireless charging. it seems to charge slower than previous models.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:833,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">our research turned up whoop reddit reviews on both sides of the argument. reviews on reddit indicate that some users liked whoop while others were not as impressed. a bunch of people had concerns about whoop 4.0 and its wireless charging. it seems to charge slower than previous models, which certainly doesn&#8217;t feel like an upgrade.<\/span><\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bottom-hero img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/whoopapplication.jpg\" alt=\"whoop ingredients\" \/><div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-what-users-are-saying\">what users are saying<\/div><h2>bottom line on whoop results<\/h2>\n<p>if your goal is to \u201cgamify\u201d for your fitness efforts or engage in a little \u201cbiohacking\u201d of your own, whoop is an excellent choice. however, if you\u2019re looking for a fancy real-time step counter to help you stay motivated, you might want to try a different membership instead.<\/p>\n<p>instead, a weight-loss program like <a href=\"https:\/\/noom.8utb.net\/c\/1720052\/500038\/8591\"><strong>noom<\/strong><\/a> may prove to help you succeed more.<\/p>\n<p>with noom, users can lose weight with access to personalized meal plans, 1:1 coaching sessions, exercise tracking, and more. make sure to check out the program\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/noom.8utb.net\/c\/1720052\/500038\/8591\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>free trial offer<\/strong><\/a>, available for a limited time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>overview | 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
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fiton app free forever, or are they offering a free trial followed by an expensive (and difficult to cancel) subscription? our researchers logged on to find out.\r\n\r\nthe team checked out fiton app reviews, investigated the science behind fiton workouts, and tried some of fiton's streaming workouts to give you the bottom line on this free fitness app.\r\n<h2>what is fiton app?<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-fiton-app.jpg\" alt=\"what is fiton app\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" \/>\r\n\r\nfiton markets itself as a free fitness app for modern women. celebrity trainers stream various classes that include yoga, pilates, barre, strength training, cardio, high-intensity interval training, prenatal exercise, and postnatal workouts.\r\n\r\nso, is fiton app free forever, or are they only offering a free trial? the people at fiton want to make quality streaming workouts from world-class trainers available to everyone. they promise that this free fitness app will remain open, and they will never sell your personal information for advertising purposes.\r\n\r\nusers can upgrade to fiton pro for a monthly fee. fiton pro includes a customized diet plan, recipes, streaming music playlists, and integration with your favorite fitness wearables, and this is what research has to say about fitness apps in general:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/pmc6422959\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sports medicine<\/a>:\u00a0<\/em>more research is needed to determine the effectiveness of apps focusing on exercise and fitness goals.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/pmc6604512\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jmir mhealth and uhealth<\/a>:\u00a0<\/em>apps need to be careful when promoting fitness on apps to be sure healthy behaviors are being advertised.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/pmc5344171\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mhealth<\/a>:\u00a0<\/em>fitness apps can be useful when the right tools are offered.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>is fiton app available live?<\/h3>\r\nthe fiton app offers both live streaming workouts and prerecorded workouts on demand.\r\n<h2>who created fiton app?<\/h2>\r\nfiton was created by lindsay cook, a working mom who struggled to find time for fitness. lindsey loved studio classes, but they no longer fit into her busy schedule. so, she left her job as vice president of fitbit and raised $4.6 million in equity financing to launch fiton. fiton was founded in 2018 in los angeles, california.\r\n<h3>how to contact fiton app customer service<\/h3>\r\nyou can contact fiton customer support through the chatbot on their official website. there is a paid version of the fiton app called fiton pro. these pro members may have access to additional contact information. besides chatbot, you can also contact fiton through a support ticket: https:\/\/help.fitonapp.com\/support\/tickets\/new or, email: ios-support@fitonapp.com. if you need to return a product you can email: shop-support@fitonapp.com.\r\n\r\nyou can also choose to write to:\r\n\r\n8605 santa monica blvd\r\n#16613\r\nwest hollywood, ca 90069\r\n<h2>how much does fiton app cost?<\/h2>\r\nyou\u2019ll never pay for fitness again with fiton. fiton streaming workouts are 100% free. users can upgrade to fiton pro 6months for $23.99 (70% off original $79.99) or fiton pro 1 year for $29.99 (70% off original $99.99). the fiton app cost covers a detailed diet plan, more than 500 recipes, streaming music playlists, and integration with your favorite wearable device.\r\n<h2>is there a refund policy?<\/h2>\r\nthe fiton plan is non-refundable, but you can cancel your membership at any time. for their other products you can return or exchange within 45 days of the order receipt date. fiton other products include get your fiton mat, sculpt resistance bands, hydrate me bottle, and get your fiton kit.\r\n<h2>how does fiton app claim to work?<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-does-fiton-app-claim-to-work.jpg\" alt=\"how does fiton app claim to work\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" \/>\r\n\r\nusers enter their information on the fiton login page, answer a few questions about their fitness goals, and start streaming workouts. this fitness exercise app provides easy-to-follow activities that you can do alone or with your friends. most workouts require no extra equipment, and you can search for your next video by duration, ability level, intensity, or celebrity trainer.\r\n<h2>customer reviews say it all<\/h2>\r\none way to confirm its effectiveness is to look at the people who use the app. on google play, the app has a rating of 4.7 stars out of 5. not too shabby for a fitness app! the reviews that gave the app less than 3 stars complained about the functionality of the app. others complained about not getting everything for free.\r\n\r\nhowever, on the apple app store, the rating is 4.9 stars out of 5. this proves that people are truly enjoying the app despite not being completely free.\r\n<h2>details on the fiton app program<\/h2>\r\nthe fiton app offers streaming workouts, nutrition advice, and an informative fitness blog. the high-energy activities are taught by world-class trainers and celebrities, like jonathan van ness and gabrielle union.\r\n\r\nstream workouts for every situation. users can choose exercises that they can do in small spaces, with friends or with their kids. some classes target a specific area, while others offer a full-body workout.\r\n\r\nyou can use the fiton app on roku, apple tv, google chromecast, samsung smart tvs, lg smart tvs, and amazon firestick.\r\n<h2>does it integrate with wearables or health programs?<\/h2>\r\nthe fiton app supports:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>apple watch<\/li>\r\n \t<li>garmin<\/li>\r\n \t<li>google fit<\/li>\r\n \t<li>fitbit<\/li>\r\n \t<li>samsung watches (with fiton pro)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>fiton app and weight loss<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fiton-app-and-weight-loss.jpg\" alt=\"fiton app and weight loss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/>\r\n\r\nto determine whether the fiton app can help you lose weight, we investigated the science behind their most popular workouts.\r\n\r\n<strong>yoga<\/strong>\r\n\r\nyoga isn't only for flexibility. a 2013 study published in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23709458\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">alternative therapies in health and medicine<\/a><\/em> suggests that yoga is an effective way to maintain a healthy weight and prevent obesity. another study, published in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/pmc4995338\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine<\/a><\/em>, found that yoga can reduce mindless snacking and binge-eating by increasing self-awareness and mindfulness.\r\n\r\n<strong>strength training<\/strong>\r\n\r\naccording to a study published in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/11283427\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">medicine and science in sports and exercise<\/a><\/em>, strength training can increase your resting metabolism. the increase is admittedly small, but including strength training in your exercise regimen may help you reach your goals faster.\r\n\r\nanother study published in\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22777332\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">current sports medicine reports<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>found that resistance training could have some strong benefits on health.\r\n\r\n<strong>cardio<\/strong>\r\n\r\ncardio is famous for a reason. the evidence, including a study published in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21681120\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">medicine and science in sports and medicine<\/a><\/em>, shows that cardio burns more calories in overweight individuals than other exercises. the more you weigh, the more weight you'll lose with regular cardio sessions.\r\n\r\n<strong>high-intensity interval training<\/strong>\r\n\r\nhigh-intensity interval training (hiit) utilizes short bursts of intense exercise coupled with low-intensity activities designed for recovery. a study published in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24552392\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism<\/a><\/em> suggests that hiit burns more calories than cardio or strength training.\r\n\r\n<strong>postnatal exercise<\/strong>\r\n\r\nfiton is a fitness platform designed by women for women, making sense that they include postnatal exercises in their streaming library.\r\n<h2>fiton app warnings and side effects<\/h2>\r\nbeginners should talk to their physician about starting a new fiton plan and choose low-intensity workouts for the first few weeks.\r\n<h2>fiton app pros and cons<\/h2>\r\ndid the fiton app live up to our expectations? we weighed the pros and cons before we came to our final decision.\r\n\r\n<strong>pros:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>overwhelmingly positive fiton app reviews<\/li>\r\n \t<li>stream the fiton app on roku or your favorite device<\/li>\r\n \t<li>never pay for fitness again<\/li>\r\n \t<li>world-class trainers<\/li>\r\n \t<li>easy to use app<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>cons:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>users reported difficulty canceling premium memberships<\/li>\r\n \t<li>geared towards people who are already in decent shape<\/li>\r\n \t<li>users reported problems with the fiton login<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>bottom line on fiton app<\/h2>\r\na fitness exercise app is a great way to get moving, and we love that the fiton plan is free, but studio-style classes are not for everyone. some of the exercises were difficult for beginners, and it's easy to become discouraged when you're first starting your journey to better health.\r\n\r\nself-confidence plays a huge role in losing weight and keeping it off. that's why we often recommend an app that was designed by nutritionists, personal trainers, and behavioral psychologists.\r\n\r\namong the best in weight-loss and lifestyle programs we've found is one called [promoted_product_link]. our research into the app uncovered a clinical study showing that 77.9% of participants, out of more than 35,000, reported weight loss while using the program. with [promoted_product_name] you get a personalized plan, human coaching, a dedicated community of individuals like you, and more.\r\n\r\nyou can give [promoted_product_name] a try today with a [promoted_product_offer_link] available to dietspotlight readers for a limited time.","post_title":"fiton app review","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fiton-app-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-03-08 03:48:04","post_modified_gmt":"2023-03-08 08:48:04","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/?p=554241","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"4","filter":"raw"}},{"product":{"id":538960,"post_author":"29","post_date":"2019-03-31 11:32:53","post_date_gmt":"2019-03-31 15:32:53","post_content":"oura ring has been called the world\u2019s best sleep tracker by some, but is that the real story? though the product focuses on tracking sleep, the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 has made it a point to sell it as a health and fitness wearable and smart ring. this caught our researcher team\u2019s attention -- that\u2019s when the deep dive into the wellness ring kicked into high gear.\r\n\r\nthe team dug through the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
\u2019s history, how oura ring works, and the science behind the technology. let\u2019s take a look at what they found.\r\n<h2>what is oura ring?<\/h2>\r\nsimply put, oura ring is an activity tracker that measures sleep. sleep is critical to every body function, mood, energy, appetite, and more. we\u2019re thrilled to see that men and women are looking to sleep health to understand better the changes they need to make to improve overall health and wellness. however, is the ring any different from other sleep trackers like fitbit or motiv ring?\r\n\r\nthe activity tracker has been utilized in research that's shown just how effective advanced body and sleep tracking can actually be.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12905-019-0844-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>bmc women's health<\/em><\/a> - women who wish to track their menstrual cycle can use their oura ring. research reveals, \"nocturnal skin temperature based on wearable ring showed potential for menstrual cycle monitoring in real life conditions.\"<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dl.acm.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1145\/3267305.3267697\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ubicomp<\/a> - the sleep tracker has also been used in research. according to study results, \"oura users sleep approximately 7 hours per night and that following a consistent sleep schedule is associated with more efficient sleep.\"<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theseus.fi\/handle\/10024\/166782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>theseus<\/em><\/a> - the ring is also being used by athletes to track training, stress and recovery. however, it may not be the best option as authors found \"oura ring could provide useful information for some individuals about overall recovery, but it should be combined with subjective measures.\"<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>2020 update:<\/strong> during the 2020 nba season, players wore the oura ring to help detect body changes that could reflect covid symptoms. there were no cases of the virus during play in the nba \"bubble.\"\r\n<h2>claimed oura ring benefits<\/h2>\r\nthe oura ring is brand new, so there\u2019s not much data in terms of effectiveness, but we know what the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 claims the sleep tracker will do. these claims include insights into:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>respiration rate<\/li>\r\n \t<li>trends in body temperature<\/li>\r\n \t<li>hrv (heart rate variability)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>resting heart rate<\/li>\r\n \t<li>recovery optimization<\/li>\r\n \t<li>measurement of sleep quality<\/li>\r\n \t<li>sleep stage tracking<\/li>\r\n \t<li>trends in sleep<\/li>\r\n \t<li>measures steps and calories<\/li>\r\n \t<li>alerts the wearer when inactive<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\ncompared to other smart rings and trackers, the claims are nearly identical -- just worded differently. one new claim is that it records heart rate variability. you could do the same thing by writing down your heart rate from time to time during the day, but that\u2019s not convenient, and products like oura ring are all about convenience meeting functionality.\r\n\r\ncan the oura ring meet these claims? yes, it will likely store and present all the information it claims it tracks. users do need to consider that the data gives the user a ballpark answer. we see no way any product that\u2019s not medically tested and used in a clinical setting can accurately measure sleep, heart rate, activity level, and others with the same degree of accuracy. users should not take the results as anything other than a source of information to guide your life toward healthier sleep.\r\n\r\nso, what does the science have to say about sleep trackers in general?\r\n\r\naccording to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/pmc6025478\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>international journal of environmental research and public health<\/em><\/a> and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27043070\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">expert review of medical devices<\/a><\/em>, sleep trackers have become a popular trend, and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/pmc6579636\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">medicine &amp; science in sports &amp; exercise<\/a> <\/em>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/pmc3477711\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>isrn neurology <\/em><\/a>noted that these kinds of devices can help evaluate the level of health in other bodily systems.\r\n\r\nhowever,\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25991187\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">studies in health technology and information<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>found that sleep trackers needed more research to determine if they were effective. additionally,\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/pmc4780439\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chronobiology international<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>found that these trackers may need more detailed information to accurately predict health.\r\n<h2>common questions about oura ring<\/h2>\r\n<strong>is oura ring waterproof?<\/strong>\r\n\r\nthe new ring is not waterproof, but it is water-resistant up to 328 feet or 100 meters. if you have the first model, it is water-resistant up to 164 feet or 50 meters.\r\n\r\n<strong>what is the ideal duration of sleep?<\/strong>\r\n\r\nthe ideal duration of sleep is not a single number you can put the finger on. it is variable with likely hundreds of variables going into an estimate for a single person. however, for the sake of giving the duration a number, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/29073398\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">national sleep foundation<\/a> says the ideal length of sleep for young adults 18-25 and adults 26-64 is seven to nine hours per night. users 65+ should get between seven and eight hours of sleep nightly.\r\n<h2>similar products and upgrades<\/h2>\r\nthere\u2019s only one major competitor for the oura ring at this time, and that\u2019s the motiv ring. other smart products like the garmin fitness tracker and the apple watch are in different leagues and aren't comparable.\r\n<h3>old vs. new<\/h3>\r\nthe first model of an electronic device is a testing version if you will. this is the model that the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 gets the best feedback from, and it paves the way through upgrades and changes that make the second model \u201cbetter\u201d than the first. with the new oura ring, you get a series of updates based on real-life use.\r\n<h3>oura ring vs. motiv ring<\/h3>\r\nthe motiv ring is also a smart tracker, but this one talks about fitness tracking. oura ring focuses on sleep tracking and the effect of good sleep on fitness. each offers a unique set of features and some features that overlap.\r\n<h3>oura ring vs. apple watch<\/h3>\r\nthe oura ring and apple watch aren\u2019t even in the same category. smartwatches are larger and have more room internally for advanced calculations and features. people who wear the apple watch are looking for all the features of the oura ring and <a href=\"\/motiv-ring-review\/\">motiv ring<\/a> along with cell phone connectivity and two-way communication.\r\n<h2>how much does oura ring cost?<\/h2>\r\nthe oura ring costs between $299 and $999. these prices will depend on the shape, color, and style. shapes include heritage and balance, while colors include silver, black, stealth, and silver diamond. these prices include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><del>heritage silver: $299<\/del><\/li>\r\n \t<li><del>heritage black: $299<\/del><\/li>\r\n \t<li><del>heritage stealth: $399<\/del><\/li>\r\n \t<li><del>balance silver: $299<\/del><\/li>\r\n \t<li><del>balance black: $299<\/del><\/li>\r\n \t<li><del>heritage gold: $399<\/del><\/li>\r\n \t<li><del>balance silver diamond: $999<\/del><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nas of january 2022, the oura ring offers one version.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>oura ring generation 3: $299<\/li>\r\n \t<li>oura membership: $5.99\/month (after six months free)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>details on the oura ring app<\/h2>\r\naccording to the official website, the app is available for ios devices (apple). there\u2019s no mention of android devices (for the latest update), and the device pictured looks like an apple product. we know there\u2019s an android application launched before the newest version. the design is beautiful, and the user experience is fluid.\r\n\r\nthere\u2019s no mention of cost. we figure the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 includes the value of the app in the oura ring price. it is unique that the information collected by the sleep tracker is on the oura cloud, which brings up security questions.\r\n\r\naccording to amia annual symposium proceedings archive, tracking your health is proven to aid in reaching health goals<em>.\u00a0<\/em>\r\n\r\nhere are the following updates coming in 2022:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>workout heart rate coming in early 2022.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>period prediction is available on ios at launch. available on android in early 2022.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>spo2 coming in 2022.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>explore tab is available on ios now. available on android in late 2021.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>the oura ring and prince harry<\/h2>\r\nin celebrity news, prince harry was seen wearing a black ring that some news outlets, like the sun, called \u201cbizarre.\u201d\r\n<h2>reddit reviews<\/h2>\r\n<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;reddit has over 130,000 active communities dedicated to providing advice and commentary. there are also almost 2.8 million subreddits filled with information. we researched oura ring reddit reviews to see what consumers had to say.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:833,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">reddit has over 130,000 active communities dedicated to providing advice and commentary. there are also almost 2.8 million subreddits filled with information. we researched oura ring reddit reviews to see what consumers had to say.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;according to reddit reviews, some users loved the oura ring, while others were not as impressed. it's love it or leave it on reddit for now. a few people had concerns about the overall accuracy of the data readings and whether there was a more cost effective alternative that is just as accurate. &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:833,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">according to reddit reviews, some users loved the oura ring, while others were not as impressed. a few people had concerns about the overall accuracy of the data readings and whether there was a more cost-effective alternative that is just as accurate. <\/span>\r\n<h2>bottom line on the oura ring<\/h2>\r\nthe oura ring jumps straight into the wearables market with style and grace. if prince harry wears one, it must be something special. well, the features are useful and the app is nearly flawless, so there\u2019s nothing negative to say about the ring. if you\u2019re looking to keep track of your lifestyle and health choices and factors that affect you daily, this product isn\u2019t a bad choice.\r\n\r\nalong with tracking, which we believe can be a significant factor in self-accountability, there are programs that science has shown can help support general health and body functions that affect metabolic rate and weight.\r\n\r\namong the best of those we\u2019ve researched in the last year is [promoted_product_link]. you get your standard tracking, but the team goes much further with personalized meal plans, one-on-one human coaching, expert health articles and a food database managed by nutritionists.\r\n\r\n[promoted_product_name] is now available as a [promoted_product_offer_link] to dietspotlight readers.","post_title":"oura ring review","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"oura-ring-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-03-27 05:10:52","post_modified_gmt":"2023-03-27 09:10:52","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/?p=538960","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"8","filter":"raw"}},{"product":{"id":10577,"post_author":"29","post_date":"2010-09-02 13:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2010-09-02 18:48:48","post_content":"myfitnesspal is a website and app used to track your fitness and your food intake. they state on the website; you can lose weight and keep the weight off and easily. while it sounds easy enough, is losing weight that simple?\r\n\r\nbecause of its simplicity, we had some concerns at how easily people really can lose weight and if it is possible to keep the weight off. our research team dug deeper into their methods and science behind their system to see if it works. here\u2019s what we found.\r\n<h2>what is myfitnesspal?<\/h2>\r\nmyfitnesspal (mfp) calorie calculator is a popular web-based app that helps you track your daily food intake. myfitnesspal's exercise diary coupled with the calorie counter calculates every calorie, nutrient, and vitamin in your diet, but is it accurate?\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/1747-0080.12401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>nutrition &amp; dietetics<\/em> <\/a>- \"mfp tends to underestimate ingestion of nutrients probably due to inadequacies in the mfp database. however, mfp showed good relative validity, especially for energy [calories] and fibre.\"<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/1090198120936261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>health education &amp; behavior<\/em><\/a> - \"findings suggest that higher levels of se-he and greater use of mfp predicted greater goal achievement.\" so, you have to actively engage with the software and watch your diet for it to work.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdedge.com\/jcomjournal\/article\/147110\/obesity\/encouraging-use-myfitnesspal-app-does-not-lead-weight-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>journal of clinical outcomes management<\/em><\/a> - \"encouraging use of the myfitnesspal app does not lead to weight loss in primary care patients.\" like much of the weight-loss market, it may work for some and may not work for others.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nmyfitnesspal's macros app feature helps you analyze your eating patterns, then tells you what you are eating a lot of and guides you on what you are missing in your diet. mfp advises you about what to cut down on, what you need to add to your diet, and gives you reasons why you should follow the advice.\r\n\r\nmyfitnesspal's free app download connects with several mobile applications and tracking devices that help follow all your steps. these apps also track how many calories you burn daily, how much time you spent active, and your overall health. some of the popular partner apps that myfitnesspal suggests are:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>the lumo lift<\/li>\r\n \t<li>the polar loop<\/li>\r\n \t<li>fitbit<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nmfp has a facebook page where you can:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>share your daily workout routines<\/li>\r\n \t<li>follow people on the mfp plan<\/li>\r\n \t<li>find more motivation to keep going<\/li>\r\n \t<li>read inspiring success stories<\/li>\r\n \t<li>ask any questions regarding a fitness routine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nthe app is entirely free, so all you need to do is download myfitnesspal. you will find a rich food database\u00a0and a lot of nutrition information to help you.\r\n<h2>how did myfitnesspal start?<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive alignnone\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-does-it-work-1024x793.png\" alt=\"how did myfitnesspal start\" width=\"1024\" height=\"793\" \/>\r\n\r\nmike lee started myfitnesspal in 2005. a former engineer and programmer, lee ditched his lucrative job to create the myfitnesspal calorie calculator that tracked his health and eating habits. according to lee, the idea came when he and his then-fianc\u00e9e needed to lose weight. they were preparing for their wedding, so they decided to visit a fitness trainer for guidelines.\r\n\r\nthe trainer gave them a book with all the foods they should eat, touching on their nutritional values. the trainer also gave them a pad of paper to write down their calorie intake. lee\u00a0thought that, instead of using a pad to track everything, there could be a better way.\r\n\r\nhe researched widely, but nothing he came across helped. he then decided to build his solution, which was myfitnesspal online, a website. in september 2005, mike lee launched the myfitnesspal calorie counter, quit his full-time job, and concentrated on developing it further.\r\n\r\nwhat started as a website developed into an app with the onset of smartphones. today, these are the most popular myfitnesspal devices. in 2009, he joined forces with his brother, and the first myfitnesspal ios app started running on mobile phones.\r\n\r\non february 4, 2015, under armour, an athletic apparel maker, bought myfitnesspal for $475 million. at the time, myfitnesspal had 80 million users.\r\n\r\nin may 2015, the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 introduced a subscription service. according to founder mike lee, this service lets users \"make custom reports, to dig deeper into the nutrient density of the food, and to customize the measurements used to plan their meals,\" <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2015\/5\/4\/8542487\/myfitnesspal-premium-paid-service-under-armour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the verge<\/a> reports. their address is 135 townsend street san francisco, ca 94107.\r\n\r\nmyfitnesspal earned an \u201ca+\u201d rating with the bbb along with 1.67 out of 5 stars based on an average of 6 customer reviews.\r\n\r\non december 18, 2020, under armour sold myfitnesspal to investment firm francisco partners for $345 million. under armour acquired myfitnesspal back in 2015 for $475 million. francisco partners is a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses.\r\n\r\nfrancisco partners other products include avalon, barbri, betterment, beyondtrust, boomi, bybox, civitas learning, digital currency group, discovery education, dynamo, edifecs, and eg.\r\n<h3>myfitnesspal app profile<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>original authors:<\/strong> albert and mike lee<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>developer<\/strong>: myfitnesspal inc.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>original release<\/strong>: 2005<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>development status:<\/strong> active<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>operating systems<\/strong>: android, ios<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>type<\/strong>: physical fitness and health informatics<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>license<\/strong>: freeware<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>current myfitnesspal team<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>chief executive officer:<\/strong> tricia han<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>chief technology officer:<\/strong> jason peterson<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>chief marketing officer:<\/strong> katie keil<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>chief people officer:<\/strong> deb bickford<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>senior vice president:<\/strong> seth roe<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>myfitnesspal benefit claims<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/product-claims-1024x481.png\" alt=\"myfitnesspal claims\" width=\"1024\" height=\"481\" \/>\r\n\r\nif you are trying to live a healthy life, lose weight, or maintain a healthy lifestyle, then it is essential to watch what you eat. it can be a difficult task to track what you eat daily, and understanding whether what you eat is right for you. myfitnesspal aims to help you with that.\r\n\r\nin addition, myfitnesspal also tracks your daily workouts to check how much your daily exercise is helping toward your weight-loss goals. mfp has a very credible food diary you might also use as you progress. all you need to do is scan the barcode on food packaging with the device you have myfitnesspal on, and its food database will give you its nutritional details. when you need a new recipe, there are instructions on how to write down and save your own recipes.\r\n<h2>myfitnesspal technical details<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"a-section a-spacing-none\"><strong>developer:<\/strong>\u00a0myfitnesspal, llc<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"mas-app-permissions\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-none\">\r\n\r\n<strong>application permissions:<\/strong>\r\n<ul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical a-spacing-none\">\r\n \t<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">read user's contacts data<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">access flashlight<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">access vibration feature<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">manage_documents<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">get notified that the operating system has finished booting<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">write to external storage<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">access fine (e.g., gps) location<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">access coarse (e.g., cell-id, wi-fi) location<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">change wi-fi connectivity state<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">open network sockets<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">access information about networks<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">change network connectivity state<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">powermanager wakelocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">access information about wi-fi networks<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">required to be able to access the camera device<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">allows an application to receive messages via google cloud messaging<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>myfitnesspal foods<\/h2>\r\none of the things that give myfitnesspal foods and recipes variety is the number of options and ingredients available to make delicious, healthy meals. the myfitnesspal blog gives information in detail of all the ingredients it recommends in order to follow a healthy myfitnesspal diet. here is a sample of the recipes you can download from the\u00a0mfp app or website:\r\n<h3>breakfast<\/h3>\r\n<strong>egg sandwich with a smoothie<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>a muffin<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1\/2 avocado<\/li>\r\n \t<li>cheese slice<\/li>\r\n \t<li>egg<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>instructions<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>toast the muffin.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>fry or scramble the egg.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>spread avocado on the toasted muffin, and top with cooked egg and cheese.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nany of the following smoothies will do well to ac2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 your egg sandwich:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>avocado and coconut smoothie<\/li>\r\n \t<li>mango and pineapple smoothie<\/li>\r\n \t<li>berry smoothie<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>lunch<\/h3>\r\n<strong>sauteed pork and brussels sprouts<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>\u00a01 teaspoon ground cumin<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1\/2 teaspoon dried thyme<\/li>\r\n \t<li>salt \u00bc teaspoon<\/li>\r\n \t<li>garlic powder \u00bd teaspoon<\/li>\r\n \t<li>pork 450 grams<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1 tablespoon water<\/li>\r\n \t<li>brussel sprouts 350 grams<\/li>\r\n \t<li>2 teaspoons olive oil<\/li>\r\n \t<li>2 tablespoons mango chutney<\/li>\r\n \t<li>grain mustard 1 tablespoon<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>instructions<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>place the brussel sprouts in a pan with the water, and steam until soft.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>remove sprouts from pan, and add olive oil until hot.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>sautee the pork until browned, and add the thyme, salt, mustard &amp; cumin. toss to coat.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>serve the pork topped with chutney, with the brussel sprouts on the side.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>snack<\/h3>\r\nin between meals, try this snack:\r\n\r\n<strong>blueberry jam and oatmeal snack bars<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>for the jam:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>1 to 2 cups of blueberries<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1 to 2 cups of chia seeds<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1 to 2 tablespoons of maple sauce<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nmix ingredients thoroughly.\r\n\r\n<strong>for the snack bars:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>oat flour- 1 cup<\/li>\r\n \t<li>cinnamon \u00bd teaspoon<\/li>\r\n \t<li>sugar 2 tablespoons<\/li>\r\n \t<li>baking soda \u00bd teaspoon<\/li>\r\n \t<li>maple syrup \u00bc cup<\/li>\r\n \t<li>apple sauce \u00bc cup<\/li>\r\n \t<li>coconut oil \u00bc cup<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nmix all ingredients and bake at 350 until done, 30-40 minutes.\r\n<h3>dinner<\/h3>\r\n<strong>chicken and rice<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>whole boneless chicken breast, cut into 1\u201d pieces<\/li>\r\n \t<li>olive oil 2 tablespoons<\/li>\r\n \t<li>black pepper \u00bd teaspoon<\/li>\r\n \t<li>salt \u00bd teaspoon<\/li>\r\n \t<li>onions 1, chopped<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1 \u00bd cups of rice, cooked<\/li>\r\n \t<li>garlic 3 cloves<\/li>\r\n \t<li>turmeric 1 teaspoon<\/li>\r\n \t<li>vegetable or chicken stock<\/li>\r\n \t<li>peas 1 cup<\/li>\r\n \t<li>parsley<\/li>\r\n \t<li>lime<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>instructions<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>heat the olive oil in a pan until hot, and saute chicken until browned &amp; cooked through.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>remove from the pan, leaving the oil.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>saute the chopped onion until translucent, then add in the peas, garlic, salt and pepper.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>toss and cook for 1-2 more minutes.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>add in cooked rice and mix well to heat.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>place rice on a plate and top with cooked chicken.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>squeeze on the lime juice and top with chopped parsley.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nall instructions and options for the best myfitnesspal diet are available on the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
's blog. it is full of healthy meals, success stories and motivation, and you can find details of every ingredient in the myfitnesspal calorie calculator.\r\n<h2>does myfitnesspal work?<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/question-claims-promises-963x1024.jpg\" alt=\"does myfitnesspal work\" width=\"963\" height=\"1024\" \/>\r\n\r\nif you follow all the instructions from the free app (no need to purchase the premium version) and blog, log all the foods you eat, and exercise, then yes, myfitnesspal works.\r\n\r\nmyfitnesspal recommends a daily calorie target to help you achieve your weight goals. all you need to do is log all the meals, drinks and snacks that you eat daily and incorporate exercise into your daily routine.\r\n\r\nthe myfitnesspal calorie calculator works out how many calories you consumed, how much fat you burned from the exercise, and how much more you may eat to meet your desired weight.\r\n\r\nit is easy to login into myfitnesspal online, and it even gets easier to use with familiarity. the myfitnesspal free download remembers and keeps a record of your favorite meals and your most effective exercise.\r\n<h2>myfitnesspal benefits and results<\/h2>\r\nwhen users stick to the myfitnesspal diet and exercise routine, studies show that the apps may be beneficial and get results, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25402403\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>annals of internal medicine<\/em><\/a>. the most important thing to aim for is consistency. track your food portions accurately, check your food choices and keep to your daily exercise regime. with these followed to the letter, here are the benefits and results to expect.\r\n\r\nother positive benefits of using the mfp app are:\r\n<h3>clean eating<\/h3>\r\nusers may eat healthy, clean foods due to the tracking. if the foods are not right for your goals, myfitnesspal advises you not to continue with it.\r\n<h3>blood circulation improvement<\/h3>\r\nyour daily exercise routines help with better blood circulation. with better circulation, your muscles and joints become more mobile.\r\n<h3>better muscle-building<\/h3>\r\nwhen you are eating healthy foods and exercising at the same time, you may develop bigger and stronger muscles.\r\n<h3>weight loss<\/h3>\r\nactivity and better eating habits burn\u00a0excessive calories, which in turn leads to weight loss.\r\n<h3>improves your self-esteem<\/h3>\r\nmfp makes you feel good about your body, and this leads to higher self-esteem. it also keeps your motivation up.\r\n<h3>better mental and physical health<\/h3>\r\nwhen you use mfp, you learn self-discipline, which is great for the mind.\r\n<h3>affordable<\/h3>\r\nthe app is free, and most of the ingredients are easily available and affordable.\r\n<h2>myfitnesspal and weight loss<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/weight-loss-progress-e1522869268908.png\" alt=\"myfitnesspal weight loss\" width=\"960\" height=\"404\" \/>\r\n\r\none of the major reasons mfp is very popular is because of its weight loss program. many people have lost weight after using the myfitnesspal diet and exercise tracking system. you do not have to worry about finding a fitness instructor or a diet coach.\r\n\r\nyou can reach all your goals from the comfort of your home. if you love eating out, use the myfitnesspal food database to guide your menu choices, and choose healthier restaurant options.\r\n\r\nall you need to do for your weight loss program is log in, create your exercise routines, and select your food. myfitnesspal's calorie calculator will work based on your current weight and goals, track every nutrient, and break down macronutrient information. it gives you insight into what you are eating and allows you to personalize your meals.\r\n<h2>how to use myfitnesspal<\/h2>\r\npeople who have not previously used myfitnesspal macros think it may be hard. this is not true; in fact, it is one of the easiest apps to use. you can either choose to use the web-based version or the app.\r\n\r\nthe first step is to download the app on your mobile phone or open the mfp website from your laptop or desktop browser.\r\n\r\nthe website gives you several options. option including how to track your macros, how to set your fitness goals, how to set your macros, and how to log your food.\r\n<h3>setting your fitness goals<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>go to the bottom of the app<\/li>\r\n \t<li>in the menu, click on \u2018my goals\u2019<\/li>\r\n \t<li>record your current weight<\/li>\r\n \t<li>set your weight goal<\/li>\r\n \t<li>choose your weekly goal<\/li>\r\n \t<li>set your activity level<\/li>\r\n \t<li>click on macronutrient and calorie goals<\/li>\r\n \t<li>set your calorie intake goal<\/li>\r\n \t<li>click on diary to log your daily food intake<\/li>\r\n \t<li>select \u2018add food\u2019<\/li>\r\n \t<li>click on the calorie banner to check your nutrients, macros and calories<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nthese are some of the most important features, though the app has many more. once you do this daily, it becomes easy to use.\r\n<h3>myfitnesspal community<\/h3>\r\nthe app's community feature has a forum where app users can trade tips and advice and share their struggles and experiences.\r\n<h3>myfitnesspal calorie counter<\/h3>\r\nthis feature is essentially an online intake diary that lets people set their daily goals. it stores food or meals that members like to eat, making it more convenient to track them down.\r\n<h2>myfitnesspal \"verified\" listings<\/h2>\r\nthis refers to the listings with a checkmark by them. there is a chance that this information isn't accurate, as the check just says that it's complete.\r\n\r\na statement on the official myfitnesspal\u2019s website says: \"we do our best to ensure the nutrition information for foods accurately reflects nutrition information from the product packaging.\r\n\r\n\"users create many of the foods in our database, and occasionally food will be marked with a checkmark that has nutrition information inaccuracies.\"\r\n\r\nmake sure to double-check all the food you're about to eat.\r\n<h2>myfitnesspal pros &amp; cons<\/h2>\r\n<h3>pros<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>convenient with its giant database and easy accessibility.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>provides instantaneous feedback.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>flexible diet plans depending on users' needs.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>cons<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>doesn't consistently update the food database's items and barcodes.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>constantly requires an internet connection.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>calorie-counting might not be the best or healthiest way to lose weight.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>takes too long to choose the right foods and nutrients. some people find it too time-consuming.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>myfitnesspal product warnings<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/warnings-1024x576.png\" alt=\"myfitnesspal warnings\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/>\r\n\r\nmyfitnesspal recommends many various foods and brands. recently, consumers of both almond and peanut butter experienced an international recall of some mfp-recommended brands of these products in 2014. six brands of peanut butter recalled had salmonella contamination. salmonella symptoms:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>diarrhea<\/li>\r\n \t<li>fever<\/li>\r\n \t<li>vomiting<\/li>\r\n \t<li>abdominal pains<\/li>\r\n \t<li>nausea<\/li>\r\n \t<li>weakened immune system<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nif left untreated, salmonella can lead to worse infections.\r\n\r\nthe product warnings affected the following brands:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>maranatha almond butters<\/li>\r\n \t<li>arrowhead mills peanut butters<\/li>\r\n \t<li>all private nut butter labels at safeway, kroger, trader joe\u2019s and whole foods<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nthe countries that it most affected were canada, usa, hong kong, the dominican republic, and the uae.\r\n\r\nalso in 2014, there were recalls of food products from blue bell creameries, jeni\u2019s splendid kitchen, and amy\u2019s kitchen. this product issue was listeria, bacteria found in many kinds of foods. listeria can cause meningitis\u00a0and other life-threatening conditions. the best way to avoid these infected products is to shop locally\u00a0and go for fresh vegetables and fruits.\r\n<h2>myfitnesspal lawsuits<\/h2>\r\nfitbit, one of the apps that support mfb, faced a class action lawsuit for giving inaccurate heart rate tracking. the heart rate trackers were off by between 20 and 30 beats per minute. this exposed people to a higher risk of heart conditions.\r\n\r\nadditionally, mfp supported a lawsuit against general mills for their packaging of cheerios protein oats and honey cereal.\r\n\r\naccording to the lawsuit, the cheerios packaging duped customers, some of them myfitnesspal customers, by claiming there was more protein in their products without disclosing the amount of sugar. the high sugar content did not go down well with many people who were on low sugar diets.\r\n\r\nin 2018, the app was again sued for a data breach that released the personal information of over 150 million users, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/topclassactions.com\/lawsuit-settlements\/lawsuit-news\/846290-under-armour-class-action-filed-myfitnesspal-data-breach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">top class actions<\/a>.\r\n<h2>myfitnesspal alternatives<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/alternatives-weight-loss-supplements-1024x341.png\" alt=\"myfitnesspal alternatives\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" \/>\r\n\r\nthere are several alternatives to mfp. many people tracking their calories and exercise routines prefer mfp because of its food database and the amount of nutrition information it offers. but there are still people who feel that mfp has disadvantages. according to some, the website and app are too slow, taking too long to open. below are some of the most popular alternatives:\r\n<h3>loseit<\/h3>\r\nsome people prefer loseit to mfp because it easily synchronizes with google fit.\r\n\r\nyou must pay to unlock the premium features of loseit through a subscription, but it also has a free version. the interface is also a favorite with many people and it gives more calorie goals than myfitnesspal, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/tech\/columnist\/talkingtech\/2014\/01\/18\/calorie-counter-apps-myfitnesspal-lose-it\/4526057\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">usa today<\/a> reports.\r\n<h3>apple watch integration<\/h3>\r\nsome people think that apple watch integration is a better alternative to mfp because it has a better macronutrient tracking system. others think the weekly goals on apple watch are smarter than mfp weekly goals.\r\n<h3>lifesum<\/h3>\r\nwhile some people hail lifesum as being one of the best for tracking calories, others think it does not come close to the my fitnesspal macros tracker.\r\n\r\nit does not have a web app, so you can only use it on a mobile device. the food database is tiny compared to the myfitnesspal food database.\r\n\r\nothers think the web app is faster than mfp. with mfp, you do not need to pay for recipes, but with lifesum you are required to pay\u00a0for them.\r\n<h3>fat secret<\/h3>\r\nfor meal planning and tracking, some people prefer this alternative to mfp. it has a charge of $9 per month to view the recipes and log your details, whereas the myfitnesspal login is free. it is easy to use, with more options than mfp.\r\n<h3>chronometer<\/h3>\r\nthough not a favorite of many people, some prefer it to mfp because once you enter your details, you get all the calculations in grams and easy micronutrient tracking.\r\n<h3>myplate<\/h3>\r\nwhile the myfitnesspal login is free, myplate requires a payment of $29.99 for six months. it is also a good app for calories, and macros weight composition.\r\n<h3>mynetdiary<\/h3>\r\nwith mynetdiary, you can import all your data from a mobile device, scan food labels, use personal trackers to follow up on every detail and create your recipes. it is as good as mfp, if not better according to those who have used it for many years.\r\n<h3>sparkpeople<\/h3>\r\nthis alternative to mfp is good for people that love cooking. the website gives users the ability to calculate different recipe totals. its app is also as good, and very fast.\r\n\r\nmany other alternatives to mfp are out there, but these are the most popular.\r\n<h3>fooducate<\/h3>\r\nfooducate is a nutrition tracker that uses an algorithm to grade foods from a to d based on how healthy they are. you can look up food items in their database or use the barcode scanner. if the food gets a bad grade, the app will show you a list of healthier alternatives.\r\n<h3>my diet diary<\/h3>\r\nmy diet diary tracks nutrients and exercise and provides daily diet and fitness tips. it provides graphs with your overall averages and trends, and it can sync up with your fitbit or another fitness tracker to give you more detailed data.\r\n<h3>nutrition menu<\/h3>\r\nnutrition menu has a large food database that includes many restaurant items. you can view your macronutrient breakdowns or add customized foods or meals. it includes a weight tracker and allows you to keep track of your water intake. however, the app is only available on the iphone and isn\u2019t free.\r\n<h2>myfitnesspal data breaches<\/h2>\r\nin march 2018, under armour, the owner of myfitnesspal, announced that 150 million accounts had been hacked in one of the top five largest data breaches of all time. usernames, passwords, and email addresses were all compromised when myfitnesspal was hacked in february 2018. the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 was unaware of the breach until the middle of march, and they announced the news a few days after they discovered it.\r\n\r\nthey required all myfitnesspal users to change their passwords, and they tried to notify all the affected users of the hacking. fortunately, the website doesn\u2019t collect driver\u2019s license information or social security numbers, and credit card data was stored separately and was not affected, <a href=\"https:\/\/money.cnn.com\/2018\/03\/29\/technology\/business\/myfitnesspal-data-breach-stolen\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cnn<\/a> reports. however, anyone who used the same username and password on other sites could have their data compromised on those sites as well.\r\n\r\nif you\u2019ve had your account since before myfitnesspal was hacked, you should change your password immediately. if you use the same password on any other site, change those, too. sign into your account, click settings, and then select change password. you should use a different password for every site you use in case of data breaches like this.\r\n<h2>myfitnesspal on social media and the web<\/h2>\r\n<h3>instagram<\/h3>\r\nmyfitnesspal has over 2,000 posts and almost 303,000 followers on instagram. they post motivational images and videos as well as pictures of nutritious foods. the account also sometimes features before and after pictures from app users.\r\n<h3>facebook<\/h3>\r\nmyfitnesspal\u2019s facebook page has about 1.6app million likes and followers. they share blogs, recipes, workout ideas, and motivational photos. if you have a question or a problem with the app, you can send them a message directly on facebook, and you\u2019ll probably hear back quickly.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/social-media-icons.png\" alt=\"myfitnesspal and social media\" width=\"952\" height=\"720\" \/>\r\n<h3>twitter<\/h3>\r\nmyfitnesspal tweets frequently about their fitness and nutrition blog posts, and they share inspirational photos and quotes. they also sometimes ask their followers questions as a way of engaging with them on social media.\r\n<h3>wikipedia<\/h3>\r\naccording to wikipedia, myfitnesspal is at the top of the consumer reports list of best free weight loss apps. the site was founded in 2005 and was purchased by under armour in 2015. more than 50 different apps and devices can be synced to myfitnesspal.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-pros-and-cons.jpg\" alt=\"myfitnesspal pros and cons\" width=\"11811\" height=\"5905\" \/>\r\n<h2>myfitnesspal pros and cons<\/h2>\r\n<h3>myfitnesspal pros<\/h3>\r\n<h3>convenient<\/h3>\r\nyou can use myfitnesspal on computers, tablets, or mobile phones. the site has a database of 3,282,000 different foods that you can log. you can even scan a barcode on a packaged food item to log it, so you don\u2019t have to spend time typing in the brand name and searching for the right item.\r\n<h3>user-friendly<\/h3>\r\nthe myfitnesspal app and the website both have an intuitive layout. you can log a meal with just a few clicks, and you can quickly adjust your settings from the main menu. it\u2019s easy to access everything you need, and glitches or crashes are sporadic.\r\n<h3>provides instant feedback<\/h3>\r\nif you log a meal into the myfitnesspal tracker as you eat it, you\u2019ll immediately see all the nutrition information you need to know. the app will show you the micronutrients and macronutrients of each food, so you can make sure you hit your targets every day. logging your calories manually without the help of an app can be quite a time consuming, and you may have to wait until the end of the day to do it. in this case, you won\u2019t know whether you\u2019ve reached your calorie, protein, or micronutrient goals until you\u2019ve already eaten all of your meals. the instant feedback from myfitnesspal lets you make adjustments to your meals as you go about your day.\r\n\r\nin one study in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23063049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>jodst<\/em><\/a>, researchers observed obese men and women who used a computerized tracking system like myfitnesspal to lose weight and compared their results to those who didn\u2019t use the system. after several months, those who had used the tracking system lost significantly more weight than those who didn\u2019t, likely because the system helped them make healthy food choices in real-time.\r\n<h3>flexible<\/h3>\r\neveryone has different starting points, and different fitness goals, and myfitnesspal doesn\u2019t take a one-size-fits-all approach to diet or weight loss. when you create your account, you\u2019ll enter the following information:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>height<\/li>\r\n \t<li>weight<\/li>\r\n \t<li>gender<\/li>\r\n \t<li>age<\/li>\r\n \t<li>current and goal weight<\/li>\r\n \t<li>activity level<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nbased on this information, the food tracker will calculate your daily calories and your ideal ratio of carbohydrates, fat, and protein. you can adjust your macronutrient goals manually, though, and myfitnesspal premium lets you set a calorie goal for each meal. all myfitnesspal users have personalized settings and targets based on their stats and goals. you can go into your settings on myfitnesspal and reset your goals, weight, or macronutrient calculator at any time.\r\n<h3>includes extra resources<\/h3>\r\nmyfitnesspal includes more resources than just food journaling. the community aspect of the app is beneficial for some people in their weight loss journey. you can post questions or read advice on the user forums, which cover a wide variety of topics. you can also add friends and see their updates and progress. my fitness pal uploads blog posts regularly with diet and exercise advice, and they offer lots of different recipes. few nutrition apps have as many extra resources as the fitness pal app.\r\n<h3>free<\/h3>\r\nmyfitnesspal calorie counter does have a premium paid version, but one of the best free nutrition apps available is the myfitnesspal free version. it doesn\u2019t inundate you with advertisements like some free weight loss apps do, but it has plenty of features for no cost. even if you find that you don\u2019t like the my fitness pal tracker, you won\u2019t have lost anything by trying it out.\r\n<h3>myfitnesspal\u00a0cons<\/h3>\r\n<h3>inconsistent scanner<\/h3>\r\nthe scanner is a great feature when it works properly, but there are often issues. it may not always find the product, and the app needs to be updated constantly for the scanner to be updated. you also can\u2019t change the serving measurements. for example, if an item you scanned appears in myfitnesspal in grams, you can\u2019t change the measurement to tablespoons, so you may have to convert measurements on your own.\r\n<h3>database inaccuracy<\/h3>\r\nthe massive food database is one of the benefits of myfitnesspal, but it\u2019s mostly user-generated. this means that the calorie and nutrient information could be inaccurate. if you have a nutrition facts label on packaged food, you should always double-check it while logging on the myfitnesspal app. if you can\u2019t check a label, you should stick with database entries that have a green checkmark, which means that they\u2019re verified.\r\n<h3>time consuming<\/h3>\r\nmyfitnesspal makes the food journaling process as easy and streamlined as possible, but all diet apps are time-consuming. to be accurate, you have to measure out your portions by volume or by weight carefully. then, you have to make sure you log it correctly in the myfitnesspal calorie counter. the first time you make a recipe, you have to enter every ingredient into the recipe builder. seeing all the nutrition information for your meals is valuable, but journaling will take some time out of your day.\r\n<h3>too much focus on calorie counting<\/h3>\r\nthe main focus of myfitnesspal is calorie counting. while this method of weight loss can be successful, it\u2019s not always sustainable. there are many factors involved in fitness and dieting beyond calorie counting. some foods are more satiating than others, so your food choices can have a big impact on how full you are regardless of calories. some foods help you feel more energized, which will help you be active and burn more calories throughout the day.\r\n\r\ndepending on your food choices, two different diets that both consist of 2,000 calories per day could have vastly different effects on weight loss, and one could be much more sustainable than the other. it may be better to focus on the fat or protein tracker, but this isn\u2019t myfitnesspal\u2019s main goal.\r\n\r\nmost people don\u2019t want to count calories forever. however, if you reach your goal and don\u2019t include counting calories in your maintenance plan, you may gain the weight back. yo yo diets are common because it\u2019s so difficult to stick with one plan for a long time, especially when the plan is restrictive or time-consuming.\r\n\r\nfor some people, counting calories can promote obsessive and disordered eating habits. one study in the\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28214452\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eating behaviors<\/a><\/em> journal showed a link between fitness trackers and disordered eating habits in college students, but this association could exist in all age groups.\r\n<h2>help myfitnesspal help you<\/h2>\r\nsimply inputting your food into myfitnesspal won\u2019t make you lose weight. to help myfitnesspal help you, you have to follow healthy eating habits. it will be difficult or impossible to stay within your calorie and macronutrient goals if you only eat junk food or fast food. you\u2019ll feel hungry all the time, and you probably won\u2019t get enough nutrients.\r\n\r\none of the easiest ways to gain weight or to hinder your weight loss progress is to drink your calories. your body absorbs calories from beverages just as quickly as calories from food, but calories from drinks are usually \u201cempty\u201d and have no nutritional value. soft drinks and fruit juices are full of sugar, and an 8-ounce serving has over 100 calories. fruit juice contains important vitamins, but it won\u2019t fill you up, and it doesn\u2019t have the fiber that whole fruit has.\r\n\r\nif you drink a cup of fruit juice with breakfast and a can of soda with dinner, you\u2019ll increase your calories by 250 to 300 each day. this equates to 26 to 31 pounds every year. many people successfully lose weight just by limiting their liquid calories. instead of drinking fruit juice, eat a whole piece of fruit. instead of consuming soft drinks with your meals, have a glass of water. you\u2019ll drastically reduce your sugar intake, and you\u2019ll improve your health in some ways.\r\n\r\nportion control is another critical factor in weight loss. while it\u2019s good to make healthy food choices for your overall health, reducing your calories is the key to weight loss. you don\u2019t have to change up your diet entirely to lose weight. you can start by reducing your portion sizes. the myfitnesspal calorie tracker will help you figure out what portion sizes you should eat to lose weight. the diet tracker also has a recipe builder, so you can input all of the ingredients in a recipe and see how big of a portion you can eat to stay within your calorie goals.\r\n\r\nportion control is largely a psychological issue. when you see any amount of food on your plate, you\u2019ll feel inclined to eat it all. studies have found that the number of calories consumed in a meal primarily depends on the size of the meal and only secondarily depends on how satiated the individual feels while eating. obesity rates have increased as portion sizes in packaged foods and in restaurant foods have increased, so there seems to be a link between portion size and calorie consumption, according to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/pmc4337741\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">critical reviews in food science and nutrition<\/a>.<\/em>\r\n\r\nmyfitnesspal can be a valuable tool for portion control. before you measure out your food, you can use the calorie tracker to determine how much you should eat. then, you can measure out the exact portion size that you plan to eat. you won\u2019t waste any food, and you won\u2019t feel tempted to eat more than your planned portion. over time, it will become easier to guess the right portion sizes without measuring. as you fill up your plate, you\u2019ll know to eat this much protein, eat this much whole grain, and eat this many vegetables, which will help with your maintenance plan once you achieve a healthy weight.\r\n\r\nmyfitnesspal will tell you the calorie and nutrient information for any food, but there are some ingredients you should avoid. some foods are full of calories but don\u2019t provide many nutrients and won\u2019t make you feel full. it will be difficult to lose weight and eat a healthy diet if these foods are a regular part of your meals, says<em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21696306\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the new england journal of medicine<\/a><\/em>. the following are ingredients you should avoid or limit in your diet:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>white bread<\/li>\r\n \t<li>potato chips<\/li>\r\n \t<li>processed meat<\/li>\r\n \t<li>salad dressing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>vegetable oil<\/li>\r\n \t<li>mayonnaise<\/li>\r\n \t<li>margarine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nsome of these foods, like white bread and potato chips, are high in calories but don\u2019t provide your body with much energy. other foods on this list are very easy to overeat on. condiments, oils, and dressings often contain a significant number of calories, but people add them to their meals without thinking about it. your salad dressing could have as many calories as the salad itself.\r\n\r\nthe oil you use may have even more calories than the vegetables you cook in it. you don\u2019t necessarily have to eliminate these foods from your diet entirely, but you should be careful with them. if you don\u2019t include them in your food tracker, they could stall your weight loss progress.\r\n\r\nyou should also limit fast food as much as possible. the myfitnesspal tracker does have fast food items in its database, but these meals are full of unhealthy ingredients. it will be much easier to meet your nutrients goals by making healthy food yourself than by eating mcdonald\u2019s, domino\u2019s, or ben and jerry\u2019s.\r\n<h2>myfitnesspal reviews - apple and amazon<\/h2>\r\nmyfitnesspal is ranked fifth in the app store for iphones. it has about 1.3 million ratings and has an average star rating of 4.7. the vast majority of reviewers give the meal tracker app four or five stars, and only a tiny fraction of reviewers rated it one or two stars.\r\n\r\none reviewer says that they are happy with the app overall, but they wish it allowed for more customizable macronutrient or micronutrient goals by meal. some features are unavailable on the free version of the app as a way to encourage users to buy myfitnesspal premium.\r\n<h2>myfitnesspal user experience<\/h2>\r\nmyfitnesspal has an intuitive design, and once you get used to entering foods into the calorie app, it should be quick and easy. there are a few different ways you can update your food journal. under whichever meal you\u2019re logging, select the add food option. if it\u2019s a food you eat often, you will probably find it under the recent or frequent tabs. if it\u2019s a food you\u2019ve added to the database yourself, you can find it in the my foods tab. if it\u2019s a meal or recipe you\u2019ve created in the app, look in the meals or recipes tabs.\r\n\r\nyou can also find foods in the search bar at the top of the screen. when you start typing, the app will suggest foods that you\u2019ve logged before, so you don\u2019t have to scroll through all the options in the database again. if your food isn\u2019t in the database, you can add it by entering the following information:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>brand name<\/li>\r\n \t<li>description<\/li>\r\n \t<li>serving size<\/li>\r\n \t<li>servings per container<\/li>\r\n \t<li>calories<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nyou can add the macronutrient and micronutrient as well, but it\u2019s optional. if you don\u2019t want to type in all this information, you can simply select quick add add and input the calories. you can\u2019t enter the macronutrient information under the quick add feature unless you have the premium version of the app, though.\r\n\r\nif you\u2019re logging a packaged food, you can scan the barcode, and the nutrition information will appear on the screen. you should double-check that the serving size is correct before adding it to your food log. in most cases, the fastest and easiest way to log food is to look in the recent tab. most people eat the same foods frequently, so you\u2019ll probably find the majority of your meals there.\r\n\r\non android phones or tablets, you can add the myfitnesspal widget to the home screen. this tells you your remaining calories and lets you access your diary with just one tap. the myfitnesspal widget also has a shortcut to the barcode scanner.\r\n\r\nthe biggest issue with user experience is that the myfitnesspal free app doesn\u2019t open to the diary page. the home screen shows your calorie information, but you can\u2019t add foods to the diary from this page. most of the home page is taken up by blog headlines, which most users don\u2019t care about. for new users, it can be overwhelming to navigate the app and find the diary page. once you\u2019re there, though, it\u2019s easy to input food.\r\n\r\nmyfitnesspal connects to a wide variety of other apps and devices. under armour owns it, so you can use it alongside mapmywalk, mapmyrun, or mapmyride. your information from these apps can transfer to myfitnesspal, which lets you store your exercise information on the app without having to type in any information. if you use more than one under armour app, you can download ua record, which keeps track of all of your fitness and nutrition information in one dashboard. you also can connect myfitnesspal to google fit so that you can transfer nutrition and activity information between the two apps.\r\n\r\nyou can connect myfitnesspal to garmin, fitbit, and many other fitness trackers. your steps, sleep, exercise, and other information will sync to your myfitnesspal account, which can make your calorie goal more accurate. there are sometimes problems with myfitnesspal not syncing with fitbit or with discrepancies between myfitnesspal and google fit, but their customer support site will walk you through a few troubleshooting options. other apps and devices that can sync with myfitnesspal include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>runkeeper<\/li>\r\n \t<li>pacer pedometer<\/li>\r\n \t<li>strava<\/li>\r\n \t<li>nokia smart scale<\/li>\r\n \t<li>misfit<\/li>\r\n \t<li>microsoft health<\/li>\r\n \t<li>trainingpeaks<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nyou should keep in mind that attaching a fitness tracker will change your recommended calories in myfitnesspal based on how much you exercise that day. when you set up your myfitnesspal account, the app determines your calorie limit with the activity level that you input. however, when you attach your fitness tracker, myfitnesspal will alter your calorie goal with the new information it receives. don\u2019t input your exercise manually into myfitnesspal if it will show up on your activity tracker, or it will be logged twice.\r\n<h2>myfitnesspal fast food nutrition<\/h2>\r\none possible reason for rising obesity rates is the prevalence of unhealthy fast food. fortunately, most major fast-food restaurants make their nutrition information available to the public. knowing the calorie and nutrient information for your favorite fast food meals can help you make smart and healthy choices. here are the nutrition facts for some popular fast food and restaurant items:\r\n<h3>arby\u2019s<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>smokehouse brisket: 600 calories, 42g carbs, 35g fat, 33g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>reuben: 680 calories, 62g carbs, 31g fat, 37g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>classic roast beef: 360 calories, 37g carbs, 14g fat, 23g protein<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>buffalo wild wings<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>large traditional wings: 1,300 calories, 0g carbs, 73g fat, 160g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>large boneless wings: 1,990 calories, 163g carbs, 102g fat, 105g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>buffalo blue burger: 980 calories, 41g carbs, 73g fat, 41g protein<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>california pizza kitchen<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>bbq chicken pizza (per slice): 190 calories, 25g carbs, 10g fat, 11g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>pepperoni pizza (per slice): 190 calories, 22g carbs, 7g fat, 8g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>garlic cream fettuccine: 1,260 calories, 97g carbs, 84g fat, 30g protein<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>cheesecake factory<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>tiramisu cheesecake: 760 calories, 63g carbs, 53g fat, 12g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>oreo cheesecake: 870 calories, 78g carbs, 55g fat, 14g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>four cheese pasta: 1,240 calories, 134g carbs, 30g fat, 49g protein<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>chipotle<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>chicken burrito: 1,100 calories, 122g carbs, 38g fat, 60g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>steak burrito bowl: 750 calories, 73g carbs, 28g fat, 41g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>chips and guacamole: 770 calories, 81g carbs, 47g fat, 9g protein<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>kfc<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>original chicken breast: 390 calories, 11g carbs, 21g fat, 39g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>large popcorn nuggets: 620 calories, 39g carbs, 39g fat, 27g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>family size potato wedges: 1,120 calories, 143g carbs, 54g fat, 16g protein<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>mcdonald\u2019s<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>big mac: 540 calories, 46g carbs, 28g fat, 25g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>classic chicken sandwich: 510 calories, 50g carbs, 23g fat, 25g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>large fries: 510 calories, 66g carbs, 24g fat, 7g protein<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>pizza hut<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>pepperoni pan pizza (per slice): 324 calories, 29g carbs, 17g fat, 14g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>grilled chicken pan pizza (per slice): 274 calories, 29g carbs, 11g fat, 15g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>garlic bread (per piece): 80 calories, 12g carbs, 3g fat, 2g protein<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>sonic<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>burger with mayo: 690 calories, 43g carbs, 42g fat, 31g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>bacon double cheeseburger with mayo: 1,240 calories, 44g carbs, 87g fat, 63g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>large natural cut fries: 470 calories, 63g carbs, 22g fat, 5g protein<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>starbucks<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>grande vanilla latte: 250 calories, 37g carbs, 6g fat<\/li>\r\n \t<li>grande cappuccino: 120 calories, 12g carbs, 4g fat, 8g protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>grande vanilla frappuccino: 430 calories, 72g carbs, 14g fat, 4g protein<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>emotional eating<\/h2>\r\none common but often overlooked factor in weight gain is emotional eating. many people have an emotional attachment to food and respond to stress, anger, or sadness by eating, which makes dieting difficult. emotional eating often leads to yo-yo diets where an individual feels motivated for a few days or weeks, then experiences some emotional stress and overeats on unhealthy food to cope.\r\n\r\nsome people may be more vulnerable to becoming emotional eaters than others because of their brain chemistry. a study published in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/pmc4464302\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scientific reports<\/a> journal examined the differences in dopamine receptor binding in the participants\u2019 brains. dopamine is a neurotransmitter that controls the brain\u2019s motivation and reward centers, and it plays a role in addiction.\r\n\r\nthe participants answered questions about emotional eating and eating as a reward, and they underwent pet scans to reveal information about their dopamine receptors. the researchers found that those who reported eating emotionally and eating as a reward showed stronger dopamine receptor binding, which means that emotional eating may be linked to the levels of dopamine in the brain.\r\n\r\nanother study in the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22027541\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">journal of occupational and environmental medicine<\/a><\/em> discovered that emotional eating may play a stronger role in weight gain than other lifestyle factors. the researchers examined the following factors in their participants:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>sports participation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>nutrition<\/li>\r\n \t<li>alcohol consumption<\/li>\r\n \t<li>smoking<\/li>\r\n \t<li>dietary restraint<\/li>\r\n \t<li>emotional eating<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nof all of these elements, emotional eating was the most consistently linked to weight gain. participating in sports was closely linked to weight loss and moderated the weight gained by emotional eaters. the researchers concluded that sports activities or other exercises may reduce the problem of weight gain, but psychological treatment is needed to address emotional eating.\r\n<h2>exercise poll<\/h2>\r\n<h3>what is your preferred type of exercise?<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>weight training<\/li>\r\n \t<li>walking<\/li>\r\n \t<li>jogging<\/li>\r\n \t<li>cycling<\/li>\r\n \t<li>swimming<\/li>\r\n \t<li>dancing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>organized sports<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nintermittent fasting\r\n\r\nintermittent fasting has become a popular weight loss and fitness diet plan. the diet involves alternating periods of fasting and eating. for example, you may follow a 16\/8 pattern, which means you fast for 16 hours and then have an eight-hour window where you can eat. some people use intermittent fasting to eat two larger meals per day instead of three or four smaller meals, which helps them reduce their calorie intake. you can use myfitnesspal or other diet apps along with intermittent fasting to stay accountable for your calorie and nutrient goals.\r\n\r\neven when caloric intake isn\u2019t reduced, intermittent fasting can have health benefits. one study in\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/12724520\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">proceedings of the national academy of sciences of the united states of america<\/a> <\/em>done on mice found that intermittent fasting reduces insulin levels and helps with glucose regulation. this change occurred even though the mice maintained their body weight and food intake.\r\n<h2>diet poll<\/h2>\r\n<h3>what diet do you prefer to follow?<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>calorie counting<\/li>\r\n \t<li>weight watchers<\/li>\r\n \t<li>high fat or high protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>vegetarian or vegan<\/li>\r\n \t<li>intermittent fasting<\/li>\r\n \t<li>jenny craig\/other diet that delivers meals<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>myfitnesspal effectiveness for weight loss<\/h2>\r\nin one study in the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/286100239_encouraging_use_of_the_myfitnesspal_app_does_not_lead_to_weight_loss_in_primary_care_patients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">journal of clinical outcomes management<\/a><\/em>, researchers recruited about 200 participants who were overweight or obese and were interested in losing weight. one group of participants used myfitnesspal for weight loss, and one group used their own preferred weight-loss method. after six months, the researchers checked the participants\u2019 weight and blood pressure, and they found no significant difference in the changes between each group. those in the myfitnesspal group used a calorie goal for their weight loss more than those in the other group, and 79 percent reported that they were satisfied with the app. however, the my fitness pal app was not more successful for weight loss than the other methods the control group used.\r\n\r\nanother study in\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/29280547\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nutrition &amp; dietetics<\/a> <\/em>examined how accurate the my fitness pal tracker is compared to paper-based food records. thirty participants recorded their food intake in a paper journal and logged it on myfitnesspal, and the researchers found that myfitnesspal tends to underestimate the number of calories consumed. however, they do state that the app has good relative validity.\r\n\r\nthis study shows how important it is to be careful when choosing foods from the database on the fitness pal app. the purpose of calorie tracking is to stay accountable, but it doesn\u2019t matter how careful you are if the foods in the database are inaccurate. you should measure out your portions whenever possible and compare the information on the label to the information listed on the app.\r\n\r\none study in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/27742102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nutrition<\/a><\/em> found that myfitnesspal was particularly helpful for tracking sodium intake. half of the participants used myfitnesspal to watch and reduce their sodium intake, and the other half used a paper journal. the researchers measured the participants\u2019 sodium intake with urine tests and found that the myfitnesspal group was much more successful in reducing their sodium. the myfitnesspal group reported more satisfaction with their tracking experience as well.\r\n<h2>ideal height and weight<\/h2>\r\na healthy bmi is between 18.5 and 25. a bmi between 25 and 30 is considered overweight, and a bmi over 30 is considered obese. you can use an online calculator to determine your bmi, or you can do it yourself by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in meters, then dividing your answer by your height once again. here is the weight range for a healthy bmi at each height:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>4\u201910: 91-115<\/li>\r\n \t<li>4\u201911: 94-119<\/li>\r\n \t<li>5\u20190: 97-123<\/li>\r\n \t<li>5\u20191: 100-127<\/li>\r\n \t<li>5\u20192: 104-131<\/li>\r\n \t<li>5\u20193: 107-135<\/li>\r\n \t<li>5\u20194: 110-140<\/li>\r\n \t<li>5\u20195: 114-144<\/li>\r\n \t<li>5\u20196: 118-148<\/li>\r\n \t<li>5\u20197: 121-153<\/li>\r\n \t<li>5\u20198: 125-158<\/li>\r\n \t<li>5\u20199: 128-162<\/li>\r\n \t<li>5\u201910: 132-167<\/li>\r\n \t<li>5\u201911: 136-172<\/li>\r\n \t<li>6\u20190: 140-177<\/li>\r\n \t<li>6\u20191: 144-182<\/li>\r\n \t<li>6\u20192: 148-186<\/li>\r\n \t<li>6\u20193: 152-192<\/li>\r\n \t<li>6\u20194: 156-197<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>how to use myfitnesspal<\/h2>\r\nyou can either download myfitnesspal for android or for iphone, or you can go to their website to sign up. first, you\u2019ll choose a myfitnesspal login name that can be seen by your friends or other users depending on your privacy settings. next, the app will ask you whether your goal is to lose, maintain, or gain weight. then, you\u2019ll fill in the rest of your statistics, like your height, current weight, age, and activity level.\r\n\r\nyou might not know which activity level to select, but you can change your settings at any time. after a few weeks of using the app, you might decide that a different activity level is more accurate to your daily calorie expenditures, and when you change your settings, your calorie goal will adjust. you\u2019ll also choose how much weight you want to lose per week.\r\n\r\nif you have a particular macronutrient goal, you can adjust the macronutrient calculator by going to settings and selecting my goals. under the nutrition goals section, you can manually adjust your ratio of carbohydrates, fat, and protein.\r\n\r\nthe primary purpose of myfitnesspal is nutrition journaling. to log a meal, go to the diary section of the myfitnesspal iphone or android app, or click on the food tab of the website. here, you can see your current food diary and add foods to each meal. the calorie content of each food will be displayed to the right, and you can see the calorie total for each meal as well.\r\n\r\nto see your nutrient information, select the pie chart at the top right of the screen. here, the app will provide the following information:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>macronutrients<\/li>\r\n \t<li>fiber<\/li>\r\n \t<li>sugar<\/li>\r\n \t<li>cholesterol<\/li>\r\n \t<li>sodium<\/li>\r\n \t<li>potassium<\/li>\r\n \t<li>vitamins<\/li>\r\n \t<li>calcium<\/li>\r\n \t<li>iron<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nunder the macros tab, you can see a pie chart of your daily macros to see how close you are to your target. under the calories tab, you\u2019ll see a pie chart breakdown of the calorie content of each meal.\r\n\r\nyou can log exercise under the diary page as well. like with the food log, the app displays your most used activity. you can also search for activity and report how many minutes you exercised for. the app will add your calorie expenditures from exercise to your calorie limit for the day.\r\n\r\nif you use the same recipes frequently, you can utilize the recipes, meals, &amp; foods page. this way, you won\u2019t have to manually input all of the ingredients each time you make the meal. select create a recipe at the bottom of the page, and either add a recipe from a website or enter the ingredients by yourself. then, you can see the nutrition information per serving, and you can save the recipe and quickly log it in the future.\r\n\r\nto connect myfitnesspal to your watch, fitbit, or another device, go to the apps &amp; devices section on the main menu. here, you\u2019ll select the app or device you want to sync, and you\u2019ll go through myfitnesspal to log in to your account for that app or device. you also can see which apps and devices are already connected. if you have a problem with myfitnesspal not syncing with fitbit, garmin, or any other tracker, you can visit the myfitnesspal help website for troubleshooting instructions.\r\n\r\nto update your weight on my fitness pal, go to the progress page. you can add progress photos here, too. the progress page includes a graph that shows your weight and bmi changes, and you can select the length of time that\u2019s shown on this chart. if you\u2019ve synced myfitnesspal to garmin, fitbit, or another app or device, you can see charts based on other information like steps, body fat percentage, or measurements.\r\n\r\nin addition to food, exercise, and weight tracking, the my fitness pal app offers these features:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>blogs with fitness and nutrition advice<\/li>\r\n \t<li>recipes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>ability to friend request other users<\/li>\r\n \t<li>forum and private messaging<\/li>\r\n \t<li>daily reminders for meals or exercise<\/li>\r\n \t<li>challenges<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nthe myfitnesspal challenges can be a fun way to make progress while getting competitive with other users. some myfitnesspal challenges involve nutrition, and some involve exercise. you\u2019ll have a chance to earn prizes and achievement badges while working toward your goals.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>some features of my fitness pal are only available in the premium version. these features include:<\/li>\r\n \t<li>no ads<\/li>\r\n \t<li>set macronutrient goals by gram instead of percentage<\/li>\r\n \t<li>set calorie goals by meal<\/li>\r\n \t<li>show macronutrients by meal<\/li>\r\n \t<li>log macronutrients with the quick add feature<\/li>\r\n \t<li>set different goals by day<\/li>\r\n \t<li>track exercise without increasing calorie goal<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nunfortunately, you cannot download myfitnesspal premium for free. under armour sometimes offers a one-month free trial as a promotion, but the premium version costs $19.99 per month or $79.99 per year if you pay for the whole year upfront. if you want to switch back from myfitnesspal premium to the free version of the weight app, you can cancel your membership at any time. if you have myfitnesspal for iphone, you can cancel premium from your itunes account controls. if you have myfitnesspal for android, you can cancel premium from the google play store controls.\r\n\r\nthere is no option in myfitnesspal to reset your account data, but you can change your starting date, weight, and goals under settings if you want a fresh start. to delete your myfitnesspal account entirely, select settings under the main menu, and select delete account. you\u2019ll have to enter your password to delete your account. it may take up to three days after you cancel your account to stop receiving emails from myfitnesspal.\r\n<h2>the bottom line on myfitnesspal<\/h2>\r\nwhat\u2019s the real deal with myfitnesspal? it's a good tool for people who feel better tracking calories and can remain dedicated enough to use it every day. but, for people who don't want to take the time to measure their food intake accurately, or won't be able to track day in and day out to watch their progress, it won't help.\r\n\r\nwhen choosing a weight-loss program, it is important to choose something that not only tracks more than your food but also provides you with the clinically-tested tools needed to lose weight the healthier way.\r\n\r\n[promoted_product_link] is one of the best weight loss programs we have ever seen. their program offers its users personalized meal plans, extensive tracking, human coaching, and support groups, just to name a few. plus, the weight-loss system is available through a mobile app, making it easier to access your goals from anywhere.\r\n\r\nalso, there's a [promoted_product_offer_link] currently available from the manufacturer of [promoted_product_name] for dietspotlight readers for a limited time, which is always a good thing to 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