Calorie counting is one of the best ways to track your weight loss progress. Sometimes, it’s one of the first things you’ll do before you tire yourself at the gym burning off the extra calories.
But there are times when calorie counting is difficult. For example, you ate a snack and you have no idea how many calories it has.
The only way you can figure out how many calories you consumed is to search the food product on the Internet. If you have to do this every time, then it will be such a hassle. That’s why it’s easier to download a calorie counter instead.
The 4 Best Calorie Counters for Your Daily Tracking
Looking for a calorie counter can be difficult especially since there are a lot out there. So to help you know which one to download, here are the top picks in the app store.
1. MyFitnessPal
Type in “calorie counter” in the app store and the first app you’ll see is the MyFitnessPal app. There are many reasons to love this app aside from it having a lot of high ratings.
The first is that it helps you track your weight. Just add all the details asked of you and your recommended weight will already be computed. This way, you have an idea of what you should be aiming for instead of just wanting to lose a lot of calories.
The second thing to love is you get a comprehensive table that has a breakdown of the vitamins and minerals you consumed. Meaning, it’s not just a calorie counter, it’s a carb, fat, and protein tracker, too. And lastly, MyFitnessPal has by far the highest number of products listed that have known calorie counts.
2. MyNetDiary
Next on the list MyNetDiary. This is one of the most user-friendly trackers out there. On the home page, you’ll be shown a dashboard that has all the information you need to know about your health.
If you have an Apple Watch, this is also one of the best apps you should get because it works well with any device. Plus, you don’t need to create an account to use it.
3. Lose it!
Another app you’ll want to download is Lose It! It is one of the easiest to use apps that can help track the calories you gain and lose. It’s great for two main reasons – dashboard and barcode scanner.
When you open the app, you’ll be greeted by a dashboard that shows how many calories you’ve consumed and a table that shows your weight gain/loss. It also has a barcode scanner that scans the food products you eat and logs the calories they have.
4. FatSecret
Last, but definitely not the least, is FatSecret. This is a free app that can log your food intake and exercise, plus contains recipes that you can try.
If you don’t want to pay a monthly app fee, then this is what you should get. It has all the features you would want in a calorie counter (they’re all free too), and it has a very user-friendly interface.
