ELLE invites you to get acquainted with a new companion, making your weight loss process more exciting and effective: it is websites and simple but effective applications right on your smartphone, iPad or laptop.
The most effective ways to lose weight
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1. Websites that help balance food intake each day
Two important factors that determine whether you gain or lose weight are the amount of calories you eat and the body’s activities to burn those calories.
My Fitness Pal (myfitnesspal.com) is a pioneer in tracking daily food intake.
My Fitness Pal will use your height, weight, and activity level to calculate the number of calories you should eat each day to achieve your ideal weight.
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Slimkicker (slimkicker.com) is a combination of weight loss and gaming.
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