Calorie counters keep you aware of calorie intake, nutrient ratio and inform you of the calories in foods. Many free calorie counters can be found online or on Smart phones. Using a calorie or fat counter can help you with your dietary goals and help you consume only your recommended daily calorie intake.
Consider Goals
Consider your fitness goals when you are utilizing a calorie counter. Losing weight is made possible through a simple equation: The calories you burn must be greater than the calories you eat, says StraightHealth.com. For example, if your calorie requirement is 2,000 calories per day, then you should aim to consume 1,600 to 1,800 calories per day to lose weight effectively.
'Lose It' App
The Lose It application is a free calorie counter available on all Smart phones and the iPod Touch. This app is user-friendly and breaks down your calories burned and calories consumed in an easy-to-read table format. Also, the Lose It app has the ability to add a food that is not found in its library, which is an important feature that other calorie counters often lack. You can learn more about this app at Loseit.com.
Calories Per Hour
CaloriesPerHour.com is a free calorie counter website that helps you calculate your calorie requirements, as well as track calories burned and total calorie consumption. Its library consists of more then 675,000 foods and 1,500 activities that can be used to track your total calorie allowance as the day progresses.
Fat Secret
FatSecret.com offers a free calorie calculator on its website, and it provides a free app on Smart phones such as the Blackberry. This calorie counter has all foods listed in alphabetical order, which makes finding a food quick and easy.
Fit Watch
Fit Watch offers a personalized touch to its calorie counter as it includes your height, weight and age in its calorie recommendation. This calculator will determine the estimated total number of calories you need to maintain your current weight based on your BMR, basal metabolic rate, and your level of activity, says FitWatch.com.
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