Your activity tracker may actually keep you from losing weight
If you're using your fitness tracker to lose weight, you may be disappointed. A new study finds that people using a fitness tracker lose fewer pounds than those who don’t use the tech. But don't toss the device yet.
Your activity tracker may actually keep you from losing weight
http://www.today.com/health/your-activity-tracker-may-actually-keep-you-losing-weight-t103046
“For some people these types of things are extremely motivating and might be exactly what they need; for other people they may be ineffective,” said John Jakicic, chair of the health and physical activity department at the University of Pittsburgh, and an author of the study.
Over 24 months, researchers followed 471 people — ages 18 to 35 with BMIs from 25 to less than 40 — who were part of one of two groups. One group ate a low-calorie diet and exercised; the second followed the same plan but also used activity trackers. Read more: http://www.today.com/health/your-activity-tracker-may-actually-keep-you-losing-weight-t103046
