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Get The DailyBurn Experience on Internet Explorer for Xbox

When you have to choose between staying at home to use your Xbox and heading out for a gym workout, we know how hard it is for gadget heads like you to unplug. Let us read full story

Researchers: It’s True. You Can’t Out Train A Bad Diet

Are you having trouble dropping weight, even though you blast through Inferno workouts like it’s your job? Maybe the problem isn’t with your exercise routine. According to a new study coming out of Stanford University read full story

Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Fruits, veggies, and nuts make great snacks, but what should you reach for when you are craving that 3pm comfort food pick-me-up in the afternoon? It’s true. Sometimes you just want to have a cookie. read full story

How Marcus Lost 59 Lbs. With DailyBurn

When Marcus looked in the mirror, he didn’t like what he saw. He was sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. His poor diet and damaged body image made it hard for him to read full story

Aug 23

Study Shows Social Engagement with Digital Tools Improves Weight Loss Results

Want to lose weight faster and keep it off? All you have to do is open up your DailyBurn app and use it. No seriously. A new study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity shows that logging food and exercise combined with engaging with a community of users via digital tools leads to increased weight loss.

In the study, women lost more weight when they were engaged with forums, and men lost more weight when they were engaged with exercise logs. Both men and women lost more weight (>5% of their total starting body weight) if they were heavily engaged with with a food log.

Studies also show that planned snacking helps with weight loss too. DailyBurn’s Meal Planner can help you preplan your snacks.

Which tools from the DailyBurn feature set have helped you lose the most weight?