Developed an App to Aid My Own Weight Loss Journey and It's Been a Game-Changer

Hey everyone,

Like many of us here, I've been navigating my way through my own weight loss journey. One aspect that was consistently tricky was managing my calorie intake, especially when ordering food or grabbing a bite outside.

As a software developer myself, I thought I could create something to help me. This led me to develop an app called Snappetite - the concept is pretty simple, take a picture of your meal, and the app gives you a calorie estimation. I know there are some apps out there that do the same but I either they were too expensive, didn't give me good results or both.

Honestly, it's made a huge difference for me, especially in making me more aware of what I'm eating. I wanted to share it here because it might help some of you too. It's out there on iOS (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/snappetiteapp/id6448838524) and Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.snappetite&pli=1). Obviously it's free and doesn't require any account creation.

If any of you give it a try, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts or if there are other apps that you've found helpful on this journey.

Thanks!

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Should I?

Pre-July 2022 my daily calorie intake included around 500 calories in the early hours, 700 calories around lunch and 1000-1500 in the evening hours. My height was and is 168 cm/5'6 and my weight was around 70 kg/150 lbs. I cut it down to 0 calories in the early hours, 300 calories around lunch and 1000-1500 in the evening hours.

After 2/3 months I got down to 60 kg/130 lbs. Since then my diet got a little less strict with around 500 calories around morning to lunch but my weight didn't change. Today I got this sudden idea of cutting down those calories too which will lead to some kind of a weight loss too. Should I do it?

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Anyone else wish weight loss would be linear or just me?

I just hate how you never lose weight linearly. It's always water that ruins your morning when you are waiting for whoosh to finally lower your weight. It's little "am I even doing this right" voice in your head despite rigorously counting calories with zero margins of error on your part. It's the shitty scales made by cheap electronics in some factory that can weight you higher weight after pooping which makes absolutely no sense because you haven't eaten or drink anything and somehow gained weight. Then there is libra which should help with those but if you get over a week on plateau suddenly the previous prediction line shoots up which makes you depressed despite knowing all is working but your scale and body fights against you.

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The ritual of eating

Hello fellow adventures. I've been on a slow but steady weight loss journey for a little over a year now; M33 6' SW:240 CW:220 GW:200 and I've really tried to put some focus on my eating habits in relation to my moods. I've noticed that often when something positive happens (i get a big sale at work, i accomplish a particularly tough chore, i have a fun night out with friends) I'll justify a big, unhealthy meal to follow it. Often some crappy fast food with a huge soda that i nearly immediately regret. I love good healthy food, lean meats, nuts and veggies, but i find the satisfaction of pairing an accomplishment with a splurge is addicting. Does anyone have similar habits/feelings? And if so, what steps do you take to curb the urge?

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Fitness apps for number-motivated people

I feel like I may be low-key addicted to the dopamine of seeing my HappyScale chart go down month after month. I was considering shifting my end goal weight, but I think it'll be healthier for me to try to sit in maintenance, see how I feel, and start trying to get genuinely fit and not just "skinny".

Does anyone have any app recommendations for tracking other forms of fitness that will help me shift my number obsession from scale numbers to different numbers? I love seeing my step count, but its so time consuming to get it up to exciting numbers. I would really like to get into body weight fitness. I've started a bwf primer (from here) so many times and never followed through to the end. Something like that is great, but what kept me going through with my weight loss was putting numbers in apps to see real progress outside of my head. If there was something like that with fitness I feel like I could get super into it!

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50 lb Weight Loss Goal Seems Huge Outside My Body

Weird title, I know. What I meant to say in 10 words or less is that I looked up what 50 lbs of human fat looks like because it's my approximate weight loss goal, and I came across a few pictures. One of them was this one.

I might be delusional, but I can't imagine that much fat on/in my body. Scratch that, I must be delusional because I obviously have even more than that on me to be able to lose that much. Does your fat get squished down to take up less space when it's inside your body though? I could imagine that a lot easier.

Anyway, I thought these pictures were very motivating. I'd love to see how much easier it is to just exist with all that fat off my body at some point. I'm officially about a quarter of the way now, but I don't feel much different yet, and I know the last part will be the hardest and have the most visual effect, so it's nice to remind myself of the big picture. Once I reach my gw I'm gonna look up the volume 50 lbs of fat takes up, and fill buckets of water to that amount to be able to see it in real life. I'm also definitely planning on either taking half a walk or half a short run with all the extra weight strapped on to celebrate.

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Share Your Favorite Apps for Weight Loss and Fitness! Tech Lover Here, and a Bit Lazy Too!

Hey fellow Redditors!
I hope you're all doing well on your weight loss and fitness journeys. As a self-proclaimed tech lover and someone who appreciates the convenience of delegation, I'm always on the lookout for apps that can help me achieve my goals with minimal effort. Today, I wanted to start a discussion about the best apps out there that have helped you on your fitness journey. Whether it's shedding those extra pounds, improving your overall fitness, or simply maintaining a healthy lifestyle, apps can be fantastic tools to track your progress and keep you motivated.

I'll kick things off by sharing a few of my apps for weight loss and fitness:

FatSecret: For those looking for a comprehensive food diary and calorie counter, FatSecret is a great option. In my experience, it has the most extensive food database I've come across, making it easier to find almost any food item without having to enter the details manually. They also claim to have the "world's highest quality food and nutrition database," which adds to its appeal.

Food delivery service app: Although I used to count calories diligently, these days I rarely find the need to do so. I've started utilizing food delivery services that provide meals tailored to a specific calorie range every day. This way, I've been able to save time on tracking my calorie intake (which used to be challenging for me), and I no longer have to worry about what to eat and whether it fits my diet.
I've settled on a service that offers a convenient app with a customizable meal builder, allowing me to remove or add ingredients as per my preferences. However, since this service operates only in certain cities within my country (not in the US), I'm not sure if mentioning the name would be helpful. But you can find something alike!

Zombies, Run!: If you struggle with motivation or easily get bored during workouts (like me), this app might be just what you need. Zombies, Run! turns your runs into an exciting audio adventure, where you immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world and escape from zombies. It adds an element of fun and excitement to your workouts, keeping you engaged and entertained.

I'd love to hear about the apps you've found useful on your journey. Have you encountered any specific challenges while using fitness apps? For example, as a beginner, I sometimes struggle with not being strong enough to complete all the exercises recommended by certain apps and I easily become bored and need apps that keep me engaged and motivated throughout my workouts.
Let's collaborate and share our experiences to help each other find the best apps that suit our individual needs and preferences! Please share the app names, a brief description of what they offer, and how they have benefited you. Let's create a valuable collection of apps that the community can benefit from!

Looking forward to hearing your app recommendations and insights!

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