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Weightbot: simple weight tracker for iPhone and iTouch
I love apps that make a very specific task as easy as it ought to be. That's why I love Weightbot, an iPhone/iPod Touch weight tracking app developed by Tapbots. I confess that I used to keep track of my weight in a Numbers document. It wasn't too much trouble, but I didn't look forward to it. With Weightbot, it's so easy that it's almost -- dare I say it? -- fun.I snatched up Weightbot right away when I found out it was on sale for a buck during the holidays, and I was not disappointed. Its basic functions are pretty intuitive: move the slider to a date, click on the weight display, and set your weight. Other handy features: switch from pounds to metric, set a target weight, enter your height to get a BMI calculation, set a privacy code, and back up your data to a web account. The coolest feature by far is graph mode, though. It's a quick way to visually track your progress, and it includes your target weight and a trend line.
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Erik said 6:07PM on 12-28-2008
I'm waiting for a iPhone application to work with Traineo.com. I've been using that site for a few years now - tighter integration with the iPhone would be nice.
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Evenio said 12:55AM on 12-29-2008
I wasn't aware Pasen's PMPs could use third-party applications as well. That's interesting.
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kevjohn said 9:46AM on 12-29-2008
I got $5 that says some idiot is going to destroy their iPhone by stepping on it after thinking that installing this app will turn it into a scale.
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Mary Ann said 6:22PM on 12-31-2008
I too have a great affinity for apps (like this) that make a specific task simple. This same affinity lead me to dream up a way to make planning for and making meals simpler (and more fun). If you have access to an Android phone, try our app, Cooking Capsules! Or in the meantime you can follow along with our evolution on our website:
http://www.cookingcapsules.com.
I'd love to know your thoughts about and experience with our app. We are working on improvements all the time (while still keeping it simple) and of course will be adding more recipes as we go.
Mary Ann
CEO, Smart Capsules, Inc.
http://www.cookingcapsules.com/blog
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pnexpire said 9:32AM on 1-01-2009
I think this is a great idea, especially this time of year with New Year's resolutions, etc. I lost 47 pounds in 6 weeks using the Rapidthin diet at www.rapidthin.com. Good luck to all. Use what works for you.
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