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📱Food tracking is an excellent tool for long term success! Whether you use a phone app or website, a written journal, or even a notes app on your phone, tracking your intake can help you:

✅Meet your calorie and protein goals
✅Increase awareness of eating habits
✅Identify areas for improvement
✅Stay accountable to your health goals

There are many great tracking tools available. Choose the one you feel you will be able to stick with, and that helps you meet your goals:

📱Baritastic- Designed specifically for bariatric patients. Track calories, protein, water, and set reminders for vitamin and calcium supplements.

📱My Fitness Pal- One of the largest food databases available. Great for tracking calories and macronutrients.

📱My Net Diary- User friendly and free food label scanning

📱Finch- Habit tracking app focusing on goals, rather than specific food or meals. Can be helpful for those who are just starting out on a health and weight loss journey, want to focus on establishing healthy habits or routines, or are overwhelmed with food tracking

📖Food Journal- Can be easier to stick to, and less overwhelming for some. Allows for adding additional personal insight, such as hunger level, emotions, and health data such as blood sugars.

Which tracking method has worked best for you? Share your experience below! 👇

🔥 Healthy BBQ Tips for Your Summer Gatherings 🌞🍔

Summer cookouts don’t have to mean overloading on heavy foods! Here are a few easy ways to keep your BBQ delicious and healthier:

🥗 Fill half your plate with fresh fruits & veggies
🍗 Choose lean proteins like chicken, turkey burgers, or grilled shrimp
🌽 Grill veggies like zucchini, peppers, and corn for extra flavor
💧 Stay hydrated with water or fruit-infused drinks instead of sugary sodas
🍉 Swap heavy desserts for fresh watermelon or fruit kabobs
🧂 Go easy on sauces and seasonings high in sugar and sodium

Healthy choices can still taste amazing on the grill! What’s your favorite BBQ side dish? 👇☀️