Weight Loss
View additional resources relating to your Weight Loss: Getting Started script
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Ideal Body Weight Calculator/BMI Calculator/Calorie Calculator >
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Calorie Deficit Calculator: Free on-line calculator that helps you to estimate how long it will take to reach your target weight by following a given calorie deficit.
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Food Journal:
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My Food Diary: Free, printable food journal with one week per page. Each day has space for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
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Reading a Food Label:
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APPS:
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Start Simple with MyPlate App: Set goals for healthy eating, track progress
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My Fitness Pal: Free calorie counter with ability to track exercise and water intake. In App purchases off premium service which counts nutrients and tracks other aspects of health/goals. It has a large variety of menu ideas and recipes. Available on IOS or Android devices
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Lose It: Free App that tracks calories, has bar code scanner, and photo option to easily track foods. It allows exercise to be calculated into a daily calorie budget. Can share daily logging with friends/family. It has a large library of recipes and menu planning ideas. Has a paid subscription that unlocks options to track water, macro nutrients, and other metrics. Website has free, useful nutrition information. Available on Android or IOS
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Weight Trend Apps: Free Apps that help you track your weight. Find at the App store or Google Play
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Libra for Android
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Happy Scale for IOS
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Fit4FriendsⓇ: Free mobile App from the App Store where you can compete with friends to lose weight
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Hava: Making it Easier to Eat Better. Take pictures of your food and get information about the nutrition with advice to improve your meals.
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Protein Sources:
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Guide to Low Glycemic Foods: A list of lower sugar fruits and v and higher fiber foods fruits and vegetables
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Meal Prep Websites: Ideas to make it easier to eat healthy food and stay on your plan
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Dietitian Approved Healthy Recipes - The Real Food Dietitians: Can filter recipes for special needs and give you a multi-week plan with a grocery list
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Motivational Websites or Podcasts to Help Guide and Inspire You:
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Mindfulness Resource:
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Books:
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The Four-Day Win: End your Diet War and Achieve Thinner Peace by Martha Beck, NewYork: Simon &Schuster. (2006) Behavioral techniques based in mindfulness to become aware of and change your response to cravings with guided exercises and self coaching strategies.
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The Best Foods to Eat: