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Diet Apps Challenge Weight Loss Companies

in The Too Busy to Diet Blog on January 27, 2014

As Americans begin their yearly struggles to lose weight, diet companies struggle to stay in business with free weight loss apps taking away many of their customers. Many obese and overweight people are using free apps to help their weight loss attempts.
Dr. George Blackburn, professor of nutrition, Harvard Medical School, believes that diet app use must be supplemented with either individual coaching and a support system to enhance success. Blackburn estimates that app diets do not work for three quarters of dieters. As registered dietitians, we have seen similar results. We see that diet apps are a great benefit to those who being seen regularly. Try our book, Too Busy to Diet to get help with improving your diet with a busy life. And remember to see your registered dietitian/nutritionist for help with designing a personal eating plan for your individual needs.