My Fabulous iPhone Blog ~ Helen Crozier

Weighbot - let's see if you can do it for me!

 

A friend (who shall remain anonymous) told me that she had bought this app a little while ago. I just went to look at it today and fell in love with it straight away. It's a very stunning and simple application that records your daily weight - yes I know you are supposed to only weigh in weekly but some people become addicted to it once they are on the down hill slide. The interface is very modern and metallic. You can password protect and backup to a server. You may enter your goal weight and it basically just gives you a snazzy report in landscape mode that would inspire even the most spud-like couch potato to get moving or eat less. I love it and shall be interested to see how I go over the months. Compatible with all iphones/ipod touches with OS2.0 upwards. $2.49 in iTunes Australia - cheaper elsewhere of course!

Weightbot

Shape Up Club

 

Dear iPhone,

You know I truly love you to bits but if you will be the final tool that helps me get rid of these pesky extra kilos I will truly be yours for life! In the past I've used both the desktop and Palm Treo versions of Calorie King - and have found them very helpful. I was in a panic because they have not come to the low kilojoule party by coming up with an app for the iPhone. They must be slightly crazy but I'm wondering if they've just been left in the dark with all the focus on Biggest Loser.
Biggest Loser is a great site - the branding is the big pull - little do Australians know they COULD get similar info and tools from Calorie King however not even the Biggest Loser has a decent iPhone app.

Shape Up Club seems to be the best calorie, nutrition & exercise diary for the iPhone. Eveyrthing about it is elegant and easy to use. There is a before/after photograph area (ugh). The food database is extensive and thanks to an upload feature any custom foods added (including Australian brands) are accessible to all users. The graphs are lovely. There is backup (in case of losing/damaging your phone). There is a water counter (thank goodness). I'm loving this application to bits and can't wait for an upgrade that will provide a website/community and synchronisation. Comprehensive video tutorials are available on the website as are a complete list of all features. Brilliant and inexpensive - I couldn't be more impressed.

You, my iPhone are going to accompany me on this weight loss journey and it's going to be fun thanks to the people at Shape Up Club.



  
Shape Up Club Website
iTunes App Store (0.99 USD/ $1.19AUD)