WeightLoss Articles on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

First Look: iFlex trainer for Bowflex

by Erica Sadun (Nov 25th, 2009)

As the owner of a new Bowflex system, I was excited to be able to try the $1.99 iFlex app from Redkab Creative [iTunes link]. For the new system owner, this app is really helpful. It provides a video reference library that shows you how to use the equipment to perform a wide range of exercises for ...

Nike+ iPod equals a weight loss success formula

by Sang Tang (Sep 6th, 2009)

(As a follow up to Tim Wasson's 'An Apple a Day' fitness plan, I thought I'd share my experience on how the Nike+ iPod kit helped me lose weight.) It's high noon in Los Angeles on a late May Sunday. But this isn't your typical Sunday. You see, I'm about to finish my first ever marathon. As I make my ...

TUAW Fitness: An Apple a day makes the weight go away

by Tim Wasson (Aug 1st, 2009)

I've struggled with my weight for a long time. In my free-wheeling post-college days I lived with my two best friends, sitting around playing video games, drinking beer and eating Taco Bell. I put on a lot of weight in a short amount of time with that diet and exercise schedule, topping out at 260 ...

Keep your New Year's resolutions: a Holiday Gift Guide

by Steven Sande (Dec 18th, 2008)

Ahhhh, New Year's resolutions. You promise that you're going to take better care of yourself, improve your life, and then you usually break all of those resolutions by January 2nd. This year's going to be different, right? Here are some gift ideas to help you keep your 2009 New Year's resolutions. ...

Flickr Find: A polished weight tracking app

by Steven Sande (Oct 9th, 2008)

Having been a connoisseur of fine design since the first Mac hit the streets in '84, I'm always attracted to apps that have that certain polish that is associated with Apple products. That's why I was impressed when I went out and looked at the Flickr pool for Weightbot, an upcoming iPhone app that ...

Be fit with BeFit for Mac

by Steven Sande (Aug 28th, 2008)

In case you're wondering why I've been writing about exercise and food applications lately, it's because I'm trying to lose a few pounds, OK? When I saw the press release for BeFit from Jon Brown Designs today, I jumped (well, would you believe moved slowly?) at the chance to post about this app. ...