Do diet apps work? Pros and cons of 5 popular options (MyFitnessPal, WW, Noom, Lose It!, Fooducate)

Many focus on getting healthier at the start of the year as part of their resolutions. Tap or click for simple tech resolutions you can keep. But if you want to truly be healthy, it’s an all-year event.

There is so much misinformation about eating healthily, the right amount of exercise and the best ways to lose weight. Thankfully, there are tools to help you get fit in whatever way you want. 

If you hope to ramp up your exercise routine or find better ways to eat the right way, let us help. Here are five of the best diet and exercise apps to try now.

1. MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal has an open discussion forum that lets you get in touch with other folks in different stages of their weight loss journey. Use this tool to get tips, tricks, and encouragement if you struggle to stay on track.

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The free app focuses on food tracking but can also help you stick to your diet plan. You can also track exercise, and the app pairs with almost every fitness watch on the market, including Fitbit and Apple Watch. MyFitnessPal is available for iOS and Android devices.

Pros: There’s a free version! It’s worth noting that it has a free option, unlike others on the list.

Cons: Limited offerings in comparison to competitors.

Cost: Free or upgrade for $19.99/month.

Best for: Those who want a community to motivate them on their weight loss journey.

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Small biz tip: Ways to make 2023 your best year yet

Prepare your business for the new year with these five small business resolutions for 2023. We’ll help you cut costs, gain new skills and find ways to optimize your work life. It’s time to be more strategic with your marketing goals, develop your online presence and whip your finances into shape.

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Four digital resolutions for 2023

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Delete this productivity app NOW

Like millions of other Americans, you probably made a few resolutions entering the new year. If you want to start 2023 right, include better cybersecurity on your to-do list.

Start by deleting these five redundant apps from your smartphone. That’s just the beginning. A productivity app that made its way to an official app store was recently caught hiding malware. It’s designed to steal banking credentials to rip you off. If you have it on your device, remove it ASAP!

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Happy New Year from Kim! How to live your best digital life in 2023

Let me be among the first to wish you a blessed, healthy, and prosperous New Year! We make resolutions this time of year more than any other time.

The average American makes three resolutions, and the theme is pretty much summarized by one word — better. We want to look better. We want to act better. We want to be better. We just want to be better at something.

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5 genius tech hacks to do before it’s February

It’s a new year, and we’re busy setting goals and making resolutions. One of mine is to spend at least an hour outside every day.

Of course, I still have work to do, and much of that happens via email. I started 2022 by cleaning up my inbox. Tap or click for the steps I take every year to clear out old emails and start fresh.

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10 Fitbit tips and tricks you need to try

Most of us made resolutions heading into the new year, like trying to live a healthier lifestyle. Tap or click here for tech resolutions that you can actually keep. Technology can help you take control of your fitness routine like never before if you need a little help. One great option is to get a fitness tracker like Fitbit.

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Buying health supplements or weight loss pills online? Read this first

New year, new you. You may not have hosted the most traditional New Year’s Eve celebration this year, but many of us still made our annual resolutions like we do every year.

Typical New Year’s Resolutions often include things like getting in shape, exercising more or losing weight. You may have committed to something similar this year to help eliminate the quarantine weight many of us are gaining as we try to pass the time indoors.

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5 health apps you never knew existed

Many of us resolve to work out more often or eat healthier when the new year rolls around. Really, you can adopt healthier habits at any time, but the new year offers a “clean slate,” so it feels like an appropriate time to start on a “new you.”

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