1. Modern
Day
Weight
Loss:
How Technology and
the Internet Have
Changed the Game

2. Weight Loss Apps
If you’re looking to lose weight, look no further than your
mobile phone! In the 21st Century we have everything at
our fingertips, including weight loss solutions. There are
plenty of mobile phone applications out there that offer
users the tools and advice needed to help them (and
motivate them) to lose weight. Here’s a list of a few:
Noom Weight Loss (Android): This popular app helps you set goals, keep track of your
food intake and record how much you exercise.
Eat This, Not That (iPhone): The title pretty much says it all. Thinking about eating
that jam-filled donut? This app will convince you to eat something much better and
much healthier instead.
DailyBurn (iPhone): This comprehensive app allows you to track your calorie intake,
organise a training plan and set weight loss goals. It also provides a range of great
fitness-related content for you to read and get motivated.

3. Exercise Gear/Gadgets
This generation of exercise equipment makes it easier than ever to work out efficiently and
effectively. Here are just some of the terrific products that have emerged in recent years:
The iPod Nano/Nike+ Sensor – This nifty tool from Nike clips onto your
shoe as you run. It allows for your iPod Nano to track your mileage and,
if you want, allows a voice on your Nano to pipe-up with messages of
encouragement.
Vibram’s FiveFinger Shoes – For those of you
that like to be one with nature when running,
these amazing shoes are the next best thing to
barefoot.
Elliptigo – The Elliptigo functions just like an elliptical trainer at
the gym, except it actually moves like a bike! It’s ideal for those
who like the leg/cardio workout provided by the elliptical, but
prefer exercising outdoors.
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4. The Internet:
Online Tools for
Weight Loss
The Internet is a great tool for weight loss,
particularly as it brings out the social side of
getting fit.
In addition to online forums and message
boards, you can also access high quality workout
videos with nothing more than your home
broadband.
A recent post in the Plusnet community blog discussed this, saying:
“Just surf YouTube for exercise videos, Pilates clips and Yoga tutorials. You don’t need
specialist equipment – you can use a towel instead of a yoga mat or tins of soup or fruit in
place of dumbbells. As well as helping you to slim down, getting fit with YouTube videos
could help you get your finances in better shape too by cutting back on pricey gym
memberships and workout DVDs either.”

5. The rest is up to you!