The number of obese persons has been on the increase for a long period. Due to this fact, there has been an increase in slimming centers, applications, and websites for weight reduction and management. Some of the methods used are technologically driven and require no physical exertions to aid in weight reduction and healthy living. Here is a review of some tools.
Low-level laser therapy
Low-level therapy encompasses the use of common machinery called Zerona or i-Lipo. This form of technology utilizes the use of a 635 nm laser aimed at creating a hole within the fat cell. The process further leads to the deflation of the fat cell. The body, hence, carries away the fat through natural processes for excretion. For an obese person, it is an essential tool as many are not physically fit to indulge in strenuous exercises to reduce weight.
The procedure, however, is sometimes seen to have minimal effects if used alone. To maximize its effect, it is advisable to combine it with liposuction. Little or no side effects exist with the use of this technology.
Myfitnesspal
The website offers a wide range of services for persons intending to lose weight. It provides videos and tutorials for anyone joining the site on healthy weight loss. There is a lifestyle tracker, mobile applications, blogs, testimonials, community, food, and exercise regimes. By signing up, the user has a wide array of resources he/she can use to monitor the progress, adopt a favorable weight loss regime, or access information on the best foods to take during the weight loss program. Weight loss requires tracking diets, and the site provides the user with a food diary to key in all the foods taken. Secondly, there is a searchable database for food exceeding 1,000,000 marks. Thirdly, the user can access a personal food database. Fourth, there is access to Android and iPhone applications to monitor meals and exercises. Fifth, the site motivates peers undertaking weight loss programs. Sixth, the user may create a personalized food profile to customize his/her weight loss goal and lastly flexible support to assist in any diet across the globe. The use of the site plays a huge role in monitoring weight loss progress which is an essential component of fitness.
Lose It!
Lose it! is a free Android and iPhone app developed to track weight loss. The application allows the user to check out foods and track their calories and exercise within the same app. The user inputs their weight and their goal weight, and the tool accurately estimates how many calories he/she should eat per day. The app also provides a perspective on when the user is to reach that goal. An online support community is also available to assist the person to reach the target set. To monitor diet, the app developer provided a barcode scanner to scan a wide range of food items to automatically monitor calorie and nutritional information from an online database. The database assists the user to track his/her daily budgets without exceeding the daily calorie intake. No particular diet is associated with the app allowing the user to be free in choosing any. The only qualm with the use of the app is its time-consuming nature when used daily.