Trying so Hard to keep that weight off with constant dissappointing failures due to lack of calories intake control and knowledge?Worry no more because fitclick is here for you.
FitClick, a "social fitness community" founded in 2009, thinks it can solve this problem with a new app called Talk-to-Track. A user speaks into the microphone on a smartphone.
For example, let's say you record "one Kirkland grapefruit cup," "one-half cup hummus," "20 almonds" (you have to say the word "comma" between foods). Next, you would have to check that the entry was transcribed correctly before uploading it to that day's food diary. The result: the nutritional information and a running record of the calories you've consumed, as well as the amount of fat, fiber, carbs and protein. (Sugar would be a nice addition.)
It sounds simple, but users run into some of the same issues as with other calorie trackers. (Exactly how much did I eat?) On top of that, there are the occasional talk-to-text difficulties. (One biscotti became "one miss conti," though you can always resort to typing.) And while the database seems generally accurate, I did find errors. If all else fails, it is possible just to tell it how many calories you consumed: Instead of saying "Kirkland grapefruit cup," for example, you could say "110 calories."
This app is fun and fast, and could be an easier gateway into food tracking. But as with many such apps, users need to understand portions and be familiar with the calories in the foods they consume. And in this case, to speak clearly.
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