WW vs Free Calorie Counting App?

Can you link it to a fitbit @OG Alecia?

WW has always worked great for me. I find it easier to do points, and they have updated their system to take into consideration healthy vs. empty calories. 100 calories of grilled chicken breast is a lot less points than 100 calories of candy, so it helps you to choose better foods.

That was one thing that was always a draw back for me @Anne because you can eat cookies or chicken and it was always the same amount.

Glad it hear it's changed!

I think WW is better if you need accountability to stay on track. I know, for me, the guilt factor of having someone else weigh me each week keeps me on track better.

#teamMFP

I have been using it for years.

the app isn't without it's flaws- but if you use it REGULARLY- it's pretty damn good.

I totally forgot about going there @Mrs. Knolle ... So true! definitely something to consider!

I use iTrackBites It's a very inexpensive app that allows you to track points based on WW values. I couldn't justify the 40.00/month for WW so I did this app. That and walking 20k steps a day and I lost 50lbs in 6 months!

I hate having to pay for WW, but I know that with the free ones I can justify "it's okay, it's just 1 day..." despite how ridiculous that sounds

I do beach body and use my fitness pal

I totally love my fitbit, and it keeps me honest. I have the zip, the cheapest littlest one, and it's served me well.

Try www.squeezitin.com for exercises you can sneak into your day.

MFP is great.

Pinterest has dozens of workouts.

You may find that paying for something keeps you accountable. That doesn't work for me....

I do low carb/high fat and that works for me.....www.dietdoctor.com

Thanks Celia! I'll look into it, I'm usually successful with low carb/high fat as well

Lose it! It is very similar to WW idea.

I am currently doing WW, I started in May and have lost 55lbs so far. The things I love about it are 1). You can still eat all your favorite foods, although probably not as much to stay within your points. 2) It takes into account that not all calories are created equal (sugar, carbs, and protein matters too!) 3) It realistic long term 4) the support through the experts and fellow WW users is awesome! 5) You get weekly points so you can gave time to Splurge on a treat 6) If you do the meetings there is extra support and you learn a lot. I do the online plus meetings and I can tell you, the $44.95/month is without a doubt worth the fact that I have gained my life back and feel good, like really good about myself.

I use my fitness pal and yes you can link it to fitbit

I like MFP.

I am one of those people who does better if I pay for a fitness program. I hold myself accountable to get my money's worth. If you do group fitness, you also develop relationships with people who help keep you coming back and check in with you if you miss a session. I'd say try to find a workout buddy at the very least. Accountability is key.

No input but I saw your title and thought WW was WeddingWire and I was like WeddingWire has a calorie counting app? Figured it out though lol

I use MFP religiously. I put every bite in it and measure and weigh everything to the best of my ability. I lost 15 pounds in two months from counting calories, no other changes in my lifestyle.

The hard part is accountability. Before I lost the first 15 pounds, I was really motivated to stay under my calorie goal (1200) every day. Now, I just try to average 1200 everyday. If one day is higher, the next day needs to be lower, etc. My results have slowed...

BUT, I asked FH and a friend who is on MFP to help keep me accountable. If FH notices I'm eating something I probably shouldn't, he asks if that fits into my goals for the day. And he asks how my goals are going. It's helped a lot.

I would LOVE to do WW but I just don't have the money to spare.