Turns out social apps are good for more than making time go away. The New York Times recommends these for readers who want to make extra weight go away.
DAILYBURN Free (pro membership $9.99 a month); Web, iPhone
IPhone app scans bar codes for calorie counts. Welcomes friends as motivators. www.dailyburn.com
GAIN FITNESS Free
Designs workouts based on time, experience level and available equipment.www.gainfitness.com
LOSEIT Free; Web, iPhone
Tracks food and exercise calories, and shares info on Twitter and Facebook.www.loseit.com
MYFITNESSPAL Free; Web, iPhone, Android
Tracks food and exercise calories, and sharess diaries on Facebook and Twitter. www.myfitnesspal.com
SOCIALWORKOUT Free; Web
Users accept challenges and report progress on Facebook. Includes many kinds of healthy lifestyle goals.www.socialworkout.com
Nutrimirror.com does not yet have an iPhone app but it is web-based, completely free and absolutely amazing. It tracks food intake, exercise and carb/fat/protein ratios and essential components such as fiber, vitamin A, C, calcium and iron. Also has a fantastic user support system.