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In a recent study covered in the Los Angeles Times, researchers concluded that people who lose weight are more likely to keep it off if they have personal support rather than finding it on the Internet. While we're not going to disagree with a bunch of doctors, we thought we'd stick up for technology and provide you some Web sites and gadgets that are excellent for shedding some pounds -- permanently. Beach season is here, whether you're ready or not, so check out our list to see if technology can help you.
Send a text message with your cell phone, then get instant calorie, carb, and nutritional information...
Eating at a restaurant generally means you're ordering something without knowing the actual nutritional value. Now, thanks to the people at Diet.com, you can simply send a text to Diet1 (34381) with the restaurant name and the menu item and you'll get back information on the item's calories, fat, carbs, and protein for free (except your carrier's texting fee). You can get info on thousands of food and drink items from over 1700 restaurants, which are mainly chains. If you'd rather save on the texting charges, go to healthydiningfinder.com before you dine out.
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Subscribe to commentsBelleMay 28th 2008 8:44AM
I know this article mentions Richard Simmons' coach page...which leads to his website. But, his site / clubhouse at www.richardsimmons.com is truly the best deal on the web. It's less expensive than Weight Watchers, eDiets, etc. and has a much more personal touch... all for less than 35 cents a day!!! If you need help, you can get in touch with a real person who cares. It has food plans, journals, weight loss tracking and all the stuff you expect from a weight loss site. But it's all done with a fun twist and with great, GREAT support. Richard does live chats himself almost every week, and there's a great message board. The site has special events like the annual Cyber Cruise to Lose. It's just a great way to keep that motivation going. There's free stuff too for those who haven't joined yet... like the message Richard writes every single day (and once you join, you can even read all the old ones which have been archived).
heidiMay 28th 2008 9:56AM
If you are looking for a free weight loss site, I highly recommend sparkpeople.com. It's a free site and has great tools to aid in weight loss...including a food and fitness tracker. I've lost 48 lbs and have been maintaining my weight for 6 months with online support of other members and the coaches who are a part of the site.
happyknappsinmotionMay 28th 2008 2:29PM
Thank you very much for suggesting Sparkpeople.com I went to the site right away and joined and I am very grateful to you for your suggestion. I like that they calculated my BMI and created a schedule for the weight loss that is reasonable. I also like the menu suggestions as they are recipes that I can easily create at home without purchasing alot of extra extravegant weird stuff. I like this site a lot especiallly after paying for several other on-line services. It is a free comprehensive wieght loss site that supports and motivates me to continue in my efforts to obtain my goals. Thanks again for your recommendation.
tobyMay 28th 2008 11:55AM
Try this try that it's a known fact that if you eat too many calories you will gain weight. I weighed in at 250lbs at one time . I lost 75 lbs by doing one simple thing. Stop eating and become more active. I broke the habit of every time I bent my elbow my mouth would open to take a bite. Costly surgery for stomache reduction, lipo suction. or what ever the fad may be only results in one thing spend money we'll fix it for you. Stop eating get off you but or in this case away from the computer and move become active instead of trying to find some quick fix for your problem. See your doctor he or she will tell everyone the same thing.
DarleneMay 28th 2008 2:56PM
Hey Toby
is great you lost some weight , but you are putting people down. I belive that everybody have there own way of loosing weight , It is nice if people like you star been nice to other people. their strugglilng to loose their weight , There is another way to loose pounds and is free you still could eat what ever you want , and you still loose weight of these free remedy is by walking everyday and is free , I feel if people read some comments be nice about it is not easy for some of us to loose those extra pounds.