Lack of money or access to fitness facilities can act as barriers to getting the help you need to lose extra pounds. But free online weight-loss programs provide a virtual portal through which you can connect with others, get information and create your own fitness program. LIVESTRONG features several fitness calculators, and other free opportunities are out there. Get approval from your physician before beginning your workouts. Educate yourself regarding the best ways to lose weight and eat healthfully.
FitClick
As of September 2010, FitClick claims over 280,000 members. Registration requires a valid email address and screen name. FitClick provides sophisticated software applications promoting "social fitness" allowing users to share diets, workouts and words of support. Design your own diet and workouts using the library of thousands of sample workouts and diet plans. Calorie counters, food journals and groups are available for ongoing motivation and accountability.
FreeTrainers
Offering guidance and support, FreeTrainers customizes exercise and diet programs free for registered users. FreeTrainers has toning and definition routines and a bodybuilding competition guide showing poses and giving nutrition and preparation tips. An injury prevention guide and library of health and fitness articles are included in the basic membership. Post a question on the message board and a "fitBuddy" will respond.
SparkPeople
Making "healthy living fun & easy with our tools, content & community," SparkPeople's online weight loss and fitness program serves people around the world. SparkPeople offers streaming exercise videos, recipes and diet plans with apps for your iPhone or Android, and a daily blog written by experts. Separate sites are available for adolescents, seniors and pregnant women, with targeted health information.
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