With obesity and diet-related diseases on the rise around the world, many people are looking for ways to control their daily calorie intake. Fortunately, the technology in our iPhone and Apple Watch can help us stay on track and make sure we eat the right amount of calories for our daily needs.
The approach of keeping excess calories at bay using our iPhone gives us several options. If we also have an Apple Watch, we have even more combinations. In summary it is keep a calorie count, but the item gives a lot more of itself.
It involves the work of writing the inputs, but it gives a lot of play
The iPhone is a great tool for monitoring calorie intake. With a wide variety of apps available, you can help us write what we eat
One of the most popular apps for tracking calorie intake is MyFitnessPal. It allows us to enter the foods and drinks that we consume during the day and to deduce, thanks to the type of food and the quantity that we specify, the calories obtained. When adding information to the application has a food and drink database more than considerable, so it is very easy to search and add items to the list of our contributions.
MyFitnessPal
Alternatively, another popular calorie tracker app is Lose It!. As before, it also allows us to track what we eat and set calorie goals for each day. Moreover, it offers us a meal plan and recipes to help us stay within short and long term goals.
And the Apple Watch has a lot to say in all of this.
The key to all of this, however, is the calories consumed. The balance between what we eat and what we consume is essential for gaining or losing weight. In iOS 16, the iPhone wins the ability to use the Fitness app without an Apple Watch. It is true that it only offers us one ring, that of calories, but for our purpose it is the most important ring.
Thus, thanks to this information, the applications that we have just mentioned can estimate how much we should eat according to our level of activity. It is true that if we want maximum precision, we should consider getting an Apple Watchbut thanks to iOS 16, it is no longer an obligation, it is rather a very good complement.
The Apple Watch goes beyond letting us log intake or counting exercise minutes and reminding us to be more active. The same analysis of sleep quality is essential. Several surveys suggest that a lack of sleep can lead to increased calorie consumption and weight gain. With this information, which is significantly improved in iOS 16 and watchOS 9, we can take steps to ensure our best rest.
The Mindfulness app on Apple Watch can also do its part. Much like a Fitness+ guided meditation would, breathing exercises help us focus and relax. something with what we can reduce stress and anxiety and, therefore, it can lead to a decrease in caloric intake.
Finally, remember that it is in iOS 16, where we can use the Apple Fitness+ service without the need for an Apple Watch. Which brings us to a healthier lifestyle through certain exercises practically suited to our needs.
Keeping track of your calorie intake can be a challenge, but thanks to several changes in iOS 16 and also an Apple Watch, it just got easier than ever. With apps available for tracking intake, relaxation exercises, sleep monitoring and calorie burn calculation, we are easily on the right track.
