Reviewing our favorite Food Tracking apps
When it comes to choosing the right nutrition-tracking app... we want to help you make informed choices about the tools available to enhance your nutrition tracking.
Today, I'm excited to share insights into three popular nutrition apps that we frequently recommend at the BCS Fitness Studios: "Lose It!", "Carbon Diet Coach", and "Macrostax." Each app offers unique features and benefits tailored to different dietary needs and goals.
1. Lose It!
Features:
Barcode scanner for easy logging
Customizable daily calorie budgets
Tracks nutrients, such as carbs, proteins, and fats
Free version available with paid upgrades
Benefits:
A simple interface makes tracking your food intake straightforward and quick.
Personalized insights and progress charts help you understand your eating habits and identify areas for improvement.
2. Carbon Diet Coach
Features:
Developed by nutrition scientists and expert coaches
Barcode scanner for foods
Automatic A.I enhanced weekly adjustments based on the progress (or lack thereof) you are making
Supports various dieting goals (weight loss, maintenance, muscle gain)
Includes meal frequency and timing suggestions
Very user friendly
Benefits:
Auto adjustment based on your weekly composition change, mimicking a real-life nutritionist’s approach.
App removes the guesswork of how many calories, grams of protein, etc
Around $7 a month with a discount available for 12 month prepay.
3. Macrostax
Features:
Tailored plans for your calories/protein/carbs/fats based on individual goals and preferences
Daily meal plans and recipes searchable by prep time/dietary preference
Syncs with fitness devices to adjust daily goals based on activity levels
Barcode scanner for food entry
In-app access to a nutritionist
The most robust app we've found
50% discount for BCS Fitness clients
Benefits:
Focuses on macronutrient balance and getting plenty of protein to support a healthy metabolism, muscle recovery, and satiety.
Comprehensive meal planning tools simplify eating the right foods to meet your macronutrient targets.
Integrates with your daily activity levels, adjusting nutritional needs to fuel workouts and recovery efficiently.
ATTN CURRENT CLIENTS: Month-to-month access to Macrostax is just $14.99 for current studio members vs. the current Macrostax rate of $29/monthly. Simply email us at info@bcsfitness.com to add Macrostax to your account.
Choosing the right app depends on your personal preferences, dietary goals, and the level of detail you're looking for in tracking your nutrition. Whether you need a simple tool to monitor calorie intake, a coach to adjust your diet based on progress, or a comprehensive plan that considers your workouts, one of these apps is likely to suit your needs perfectly.
Feel free to reach out if you need further what app best fits your lifestyle!
