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Talk-to-Track Diet and Fitness Calorie Counter (Version 2.16.0)

MMMarisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD
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Written in 2017, 9 years ago. Food science changes, so check newer advice before you change your routine.

Lifestyle Consistency

Everyday Wellness Habit Consistency

Core daily lifestyle pillars recommended by nutrition professionals for lifelong vitality.

  1. Morning Hydration & SunlightCircadian rhythm anchor 100%
  2. Whole-Food Plate BalanceReal food plate foundation 85%
  3. Movement SnackingActive breaks through the day 30 min total
  4. Evening Digital Wind-DownRestful boundary 88/100

Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics & American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Synopsis of the App

The Talk-to-Track Diet and Fitness Calorie Counter app lets you set weight goals, choose a diet plan and track food and activities by simply speaking the details into the app.

Platform and Price

Free. Android and Apple.

RDN Score:

4 out of 5

Pros

  • Easy to use.
  • Immediately walks you through the goal-setting process to manage weight and choose a plan with target dates.
  • Speak to track food and activity details and the app does the rest.
  • Ability to choose macronutrient ratios CHO:PRO:FAT from low-fat and balanced to very low carb (10:45:45) and the “USDA Food Guide” set at 53% carbohydrate.
  • Prominently displays calories burned and eaten and percent macros used on the homepage, making it easy to adjust meal intake through the day.
  • Accept or override the allotted calories for the day to adjust to your individual needs.
  • Clearly displays user status in a user-friendly design.
  • Click through for complete nutrient data like cholesterol, saturated fat and sodium.

Cons

  • Requires a username and sign on before accessing the app.
  • No expert guidance on appropriate macronutrient ratios.
  • Does not include a fitness plan or resources.

Bottom Line:

Best for those who already know what they need, the Talk-to-Track Diet and Fitness Calorie Counter app is ideal for those counting macros. It’s especially useful for conveniently tracking food and macros and activity by speaking versus typing in every entry.

Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD

Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is a nutrition consultant based in Atlanta and adjunct faculty at Georgia State University. Follow her at MarisaMoore.com, on Twitter or Instagram.