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Shapeup Club revisited

 

 

Dearest iPhone,

I think you must almost be ready to fall out of my handbag onto the street under the path of an on coming bus! I just keep finding more and more ways to make you work and I must apologise for this. I installed ShapeUp a while back and for some reason decided to postpone the weight loss journey I knew I had to make! One of my 'excuses' was that there was the promise of new features from the application developer including a web sync facility. This was exciting for me because I thought that entering data constantly into the iPhone was going to be slow, difficult, annoying and I would eventually give up and fail. I figured that by at least having a website where I could enter the info if necessary that I would be more likely to persevere. Finally the website arrived and it was just as gorgeous as the iPhone application. I decided to join for a year as it worked out to be only $3 per month for 12 months. I initially had some sign up issues but these were quickly sorted out via email and I was able to log in and begin syncing.

Today is the second day of using this application to record everything that goes into my mouth and I have found it not only easy to do but very quick. If something I need is not in the 125,000 item database it is a breeze to just enter the details straight in. The system contains many local items eg Coles lite cottage cheese and it is heartening to see so many positive reviews in the Australian iTunes store. I can't believe that six months has passed since I made the first attempt at using this app however it is now on my home screen and I'm seriously ready to change the shape of my body!

best wishes
The Slightly Shapleless One.....

ps price for app still $1.19

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)