The Best Weight Loss Apps

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Stephen Sheehan, CPT, CNC
January 08, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

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Welcome to Home Gym Club! What’s in today’s newsletter:

  • Our video review of the NordicTrack 1250 treadmill

  • Uncovering the truth about fad diets

  • The best weight loss apps

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NordicTrack 1250 Treadmill Review

It’s no secret we’re big fans of NordicTrack treadmills. After all, the uber-popular 1750 model currently sits atop our rankings of the best treadmills for home.

However, budget-conscious fitness enthusiasts may not be able to stomach paying more than $2,000 for a cardio machine. Luckily, you can still get a ton of great features — including a 10-inch tilting touchscreen, a 3.6 CHP motor that goes up to 12 MPH, and iFIT programming — for substantially less than what you’d pay for the 1750.

In her latest review for the GGR Everything YouTube Channel, equipment expert Lindsay Scheele takes a close look at the NordicTrack 1250, an affordable alternative that offers excellent value. Find out whether this is the right treadmill for you by kicking back and tuning in as Lindsay walks you through all the features that make the 1250 a rock-solid option.

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Best Weight Loss Apps

Losing weight is hard, especially if you have to go at it alone. And while weight loss apps don’t offer the same one-on-one support of a dedicated nutritionist or certified personal trainer, they’re a good middle ground if you’re looking to save some money while working toward your goals.

The best weight loss apps not only allow you to track your weight progression over time but also help you dig into calories and macros so you can fine-tune what you’re eating. Many of them also have additional features like sleep cycle and exercise tracking so you can take a holistic look at your lifestyle and make tweaks as needed.

So, if you need some digital assistance to kickstart your #NewYearNewYou journey, check out our in-depth breakdown of the 10 best weight loss apps. From familiar names like WeightWatchers and MyFitnessPal to some lesser-known but well-deserving platforms, you have plenty of options that can make your efforts more enjoyable and effective.

Fuel Up

What Is a Fad Diet?

From the Egg Diet (yes, it’s eggs-axctly what it sounds like) to Paleo to Carnivore, chances are you’ve at least heard of (or tried) a fad diet. Throughout the years, many weight loss plans have become extremely popular, with plenty of books, guides, and products specifically marketed to accompany diets that promise quick results with minimal effort required.

While not all diet plans are bad, many of these fad diets can do more harm than good.

In fact, if these so-called solutions actually worked for most people, the weight loss industry wouldn’t be reaching historic levels year after year. To peel back the curtain on this important topic, certified nutrition coach and GGR Staff Writer Matt Dustin put together a comprehensive guide that covers everything from the risks of fad diets to how to spot them so you can avoid falling into a trap.

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