Incorporating Technology and Apps for Support

If you've ever felt like keeping up with your weight loss journey is a juggling act — planning meals, remembering medication, tracking workouts, staying motivated — you're far from alone. That’s where a little help from technology can make things a whole lot easier.

Whether it’s an app that reminds you to move, a fitness tracker that nudges you toward your daily step goal, or a smart scale that logs your progress without you having to lift a pen, these tools aren’t about making weight loss automatic — they’re about making it feel doable.

And if you're using Wegovy, technology can work alongside your plan to help you stay organised, spot patterns, and celebrate real progress. So let’s explore the tools out there, and how they can fit into your daily life — not to overwhelm you, but to support you.

Useful Apps for Diet and Exercise Tracking

What to look for in a helpful app

There’s no shortage of diet and fitness apps on the market — but not all are created equal. A good tracking app should be:

• Easy to use — Logging should feel quick, not like a second job.

  
  

• Customisable — Everyone’s goals are different, so you’ll want something that adapts to your needs.

  
  

• Data-driven, but not overwhelming — It should give you insight, not anxiety.

  
  

Tried-and-tested favourites

• MyFitnessPal – Popular for a reason. It offers a huge food database, barcode scanning, custom goals, and a place to log both meals and workouts.

  
  

• Lose It! – Similar to MyFitnessPal, with a slightly more visual layout. Great for goal setting and meal planning.

  
  

• Fitbit App – Even without a Fitbit device, you can use this app to track steps, sleep, and log activity manually or with other wearables.

  
  

• Cronometer – A bit more in-depth, with detailed nutrient breakdowns — ideal if you're curious about macros and micronutrients.

  
  

• Yazio – An easy-to-navigate food diary app with built-in meal suggestions and coaching features.

  
  

Using them without getting lost in the details

Apps are great — unless they become yet another pressure. The aim is to use them as a gentle guide, not a judge.

• Set daily reminders so you don’t forget to log — but don’t panic if you miss a day.

  
  

• Use the notes feature (if available) to jot how you felt, not just what you ate — context matters.

  
  

• Review weekly summaries to spot patterns, not to beat yourself up.

  
  

Technology to Enhance Your Weight Loss Journey

Beyond your phone: smart tools worth exploring

Apps are just the start. Tech gadgets are making it easier to stay connected to your goals throughout the day, without constantly thinking about them.

• Smart scales – Brands like Withings and Renpho sync with your phone and log your weight, body composition, and trends over time.

  
  

• Fitness trackers – From Fitbit to Garmin to Apple Watch, these can track everything from heart rate to sleep quality, giving you a fuller picture of how your body responds to activity.

  
  

• Meal planning apps – Apps like Mealime or PlateJoy offer custom recipes based on your goals and dietary preferences. Some even generate grocery lists for you.

  
  

• Hydration trackers – Simple reminders to drink water throughout the day can have a bigger impact than you’d think.

  
  

How to actually make them part of your routine

It’s easy to get excited and buy all the gear — but the real win is when the tech supports you without becoming another to-do.

• Sync your devices so your data flows automatically — no need to double-log.

  
  

• Start with one or two tools — a smart scale and one app is plenty to begin.

  
  

• Make checking your progress part of a routine — maybe every Sunday evening, reflect on the week without judgment, just observation.

  
  

It’s less about tracking everything, and more about staying connected to how you’re feeling and progressing.

How Technology Helped — First-Hand Experiences

Finding motivation in the numbers

Zahra, 29, from Reading, had tried logging her meals before but always gave up after a few days. “Once I started Wegovy, I thought I’d try again — but this time with MyFitnessPal,” she says. “What surprised me was seeing how regular I was becoming, not just with food, but with walks and water intake.”

She started looking forward to the little streak messages the app gave her. “It sounds silly, but that ‘You’ve logged in for 14 days!’ notification gave me a small win when I needed one.”

Real-time reminders that matter

Derek, 52, from Glasgow, swears by his Fitbit. “I’d never really paid attention to my step count before. But now, I aim for 7,000 a day — not 10,000, just something achievable. And I find myself walking the longer way round just to see the number tick up.”

What he didn’t expect was how much the sleep tracking would help. “Wegovy helped curb the snacking, but better sleep helped my mood — and that meant I was less likely to reach for food out of frustration.”

What You Might Hold Onto

At the end of the day, apps and gadgets are just tools. They don’t replace the effort you put in — but they can make that effort feel more supported, more visible, and more sustainable.

What you might hold onto is this: you don’t need to use all the tech, or use it perfectly. You just need to find the bits that fit your life — the ones that make staying consistent feel a bit more natural.

Fancy giving it a try?

• Maybe download one app and explore it this week — log a few meals, note your mood, see what you learn.

  
  

• And if you’d like help picking what might work best for you while using Wegovy, our consultants are happy to chat — no pressure, just real advice based on where you’re at.