How Technology Can Help You Lose Weight in 2022

By  //  January 13, 2022

Obesity is a problem that affects approximately 650 million people across the globe. Unfortunately, some folks find losing weight extremely challenging. It’s not something that can be achieved in twenty four hours, but it is possible to shed some weight as long as the individual maintains the right attitude and they are willing to make changes to their current lifestyle. 

By maintaining a balanced diet and performing exercise regularly you can achieve your ideal body weight. However, sticking to a clean diet is easier said than done.

Luckily, in this modern world we live in, technology is often used by people who are trying to lose weight.

Calculate Your BMR

Human beings burn calories each day. Your basal metabolic rate is the number of calories needed to perform basic functions such as:

■ Cell production

■ Circulation

■ Ion transport

■ Digestion

■ Nutrient processing

If you are hoping to shed a few pounds, knowing your BMR is of vital importance. There are several BMR calculators available online that will help you find out your basal metabolic rate in an instant. All you will need to do is enter your gender, age, height, and weight.

BMR estimates the number of calories you will need to burn on a daily basis to perform these basic life functions. When you know what your BMR is, you can use it to help you lose weight. By consuming fewer calories than your body needs to function, you should be able to shed a few pounds.

If you are trying to figure out how many calories you need to maintain your body’s current weight, multiply your activity factor by your BMR. If you don’t exercise regularly or you don’t work a physically demanding job, your current activity factor is around 1.2.  If you exercise every second day, then you should multiply your BMR by 1.375. If you exercise almost every day, then you should multiply your BMR by 1.55.

Download a Calorie Counter

Keeping track of the number of calories you consume each day can prove challenging. Trying to remember the calories won’t be easy, which is why you should consider downloading a calorie counter on your smart device.

There are several easy to use calorie counting apps readily available on most app stores. Most of these apps are free to download, and they can help with the following:

■ The app can help you stay motivated: Changing your diet can help improve your health, and it can help you lose weight. Staying on top of the amount of calories you consume each day can help you stay motivated to maintain a healthy diet.

■ It can help you make better choices: When counting calories, you will get to learn more about the food you put into your body. You will need to find out the amount of calories in all the food you consume. A calorie counter can be used to identify food with high nutritional value.

■ It can help you exercise more regularly: Regular exercise can help burn calories. A calorie counter can encourage you to exercise.

Water Reminder App

If you have tried to lose weight in the past, you’ve probably heard people saying that you have to drink plenty of water. By drinking water, your stomach will tell your brain that it is full, as it will suppress your appetite naturally.

However, most people forget to drink enough water throughout the day, which is one of the reasons why millions of people have downloaded a drinking water tracker app to help them keep track of the amount of water they consume each day.

The app will ask for your age, height, activity rate and gender before determining how much water your body needs to drink within 24 hours. Once the amount of water has been determined, the app will send you reminders to drink water throughout the day. It will keep track of your daily water intake, so you don’t have to worry about forgetting.

Even if you are not looking to lose weight, a water reminder app might prove useful, because it will remind you to stay hydrated.

Smart Scales

There are lots of new fitness gadgets out there. Over the past decade, people have been investing in electronic bathroom smart scales.

Unlike traditional weighing scales, these modern scales allow people to weigh their body and other body composition metrics such as:

■ BMI: Body mass index

■ Body water

■ Fat mass

■ Muscle mass

■ Bone mass

The device will store all of your records on your smart device, so you can easily keep track of your weight history.

Stepping on a traditional scale can be upsetting, especially if you have been sticking to your new healthy diet and exercise frequently only to find out you have gained a few pounds. This is because traditional scales won’t take your muscle gain and other factors into account. A smart scale will give you an insight into most of your body’s metrics.

At the begining of your weight loss journey, you might not want to know your weight. A smart scale allows you to store your body’s metrics without having to look at the scales. It will store it on your phone or tablet, so you can take a look at the records down the line instead. Because losing weight is a long term goal, you won’t have to let the daily numbers during the beginning of the weight loss process put you down.

Stream Exercise Videos Online

There are tons of exercise videos uploaded to popular streaming platforms like YouTube. During the ongoing pandemic, you might want to avoid going to the gym in case you were to contract Covid-19. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t stay fit at home.

Here are a few of the free online video tutorials available online: 

■ Yoga classes

■ Spinning classes

■ Full body workout classes

■ Cardio classes

There are many fitness videos uploaded to the web so you are bound to find a course that suits you.

During these unprecedented times, it seems like more fitness instructors and trained professionals are providing online services. For a fee, you can join in on these classes live or watch them at a later date.

Running Apps

Whether you run each day, or you are new to running, you should consider downloading a running app. These apps will help you with the following:

■ Track your pace, heart rate, calories, and distance

■ Help you set running goals

■ Track your progress

If you enable your GPS on your smart device while you are running, the app will keep track of the different routes you have been taking. It will store running information and other activities you partake in.

There are several running apps on well-known app stores. Some of these running apps are free to download, while others require a once-off fee or a paid subscription.

Some of the best running apps have audio coaches, running plans, and other exciting features. Some even have in-app challenges that might motivate you. Before downloading, consider reading the reviews posted about the app online. The data that the app collects can help you stay focused and encourage you to exercise more often.