100% Free Weight Loss App I Just Got Published. Its Called Skinny Score, You Count Good Choices Instead of Calories

Associated[Deactivated] @ snappyapps.com.au on 23/04/2020 - 11:19
Last edited 05/05/2020 - 13:16 by 2 other users

Because its free and I intend it to always be its not really a bargain and can't post it in the bargain thread. Work dropped off a cliff so I managed to clean up a few projects, one of which is a weight loss strategy I have been using for 6 months and it has worked wonders.

Counting calories just stressed me out and I ended up spending more time thinking about food than I should. 6 months ago I came up with an idea of an "Ideal day" and built an app that kept score. That has been built upon as I added a few bit and pieces here and there. I gamified the app by giving myself a score, and as you complete the tasks such as not having a morning snack you get a point. If you have more "good choices" than "bad ones" your score goes up.

I was able to count how many more good choices I needed to make to get to my goal weight. Its been the easiest weight I have ever lost.

Anyway, as the title suggests I made an app and am making it available or free.

You can download the Android one here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.snappya…

The iOS one here:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skinny-score/id1507073847?ls=1

And a story about how it works and my journey here:
https://medium.com/@ryan.knell/the-easiest-12kg-26lb-i-ever-…

Free Software/Websites Android App iOS App

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Comments

  • [Deactivated] on 23/04/2020 - 11:36
    +3

    Can you do a before and after MS Paint?

    • Associated[Deactivated] @ snappyapps.com.au on 23/04/2020 - 11:43

      I love it, but its got to be something you enjoy I reckon. Even though I love it, sometimes you just don't want to do certain things and you still get burnt out. I am really tired of doing apps for customers who don't make anything of them - its a massive amount of work and sweat to get something near to perfect and then they get like 3 downloads and give up. Its not their fault either, things I do often fail as well - I would super happy if I could get 500 downloads from this app. I could make a go of it if I charged $150 or so, and then gave it away to influencers for free in exchange for plugging it, but thats not my goal.

      I can say it pays well though. I have managed to purchase and pay off my house and have plenty of money in the bank to weather this storm which is a wonderful relief.

      If you want to get started learning it check out https://codecombat.com/

      If you want a career probably do a degree. I am self employed and self taught, but again, its because I have a passion for it doing a degree would have killed my spirit (but probably got me more stable employment!)

    • Associated[Deactivated] @ snappyapps.com.au on 23/04/2020 - 11:44

      Not sure what the questions is about MS paint?

      • Baysew on 23/04/2020 - 12:06

        No, you don't.

      • MS Paint on 23/04/2020 - 12:10
        +7

        Need a hand?

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ snappyapps.com.au on 23/04/2020 - 12:43

          I think I do!

        • Master Bates on 23/04/2020 - 12:44
          +3

          Do you have an alert set for “MS Paint” or do your buttons tingle at the sheer mention of your name?

  • MagicMushroom on 23/04/2020 - 12:38
    +1

    Backed by science, Skinny Score enables you to make lasting lifestyle changes.

    In what way is this backed by Science? Did you involve dietitian?

    • Associated[Deactivated] @ snappyapps.com.au on 23/04/2020 - 12:42
      +1

      Jump on that article, it references it all in there

      • MagicMushroom on 23/04/2020 - 12:59
        -3

        So you're just random stranger on the internet. It's backed by personal experience not science.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ snappyapps.com.au on 23/04/2020 - 13:01
          +1

          No. There is a bunch of peer reviewed articles referenced and how the results are applied in the app

          • MagicMushroom on 23/04/2020 - 17:23
            -2

            @[Deactivated]: And how does that make your app backed by science? What you have done are possibly cherry-picked journal articles. I also assume you have no proper background knowledge in food science (I'm sorry if you do) in understanding these articles and even if you do understand them, did you involve accredited professionals such as dietitians to validate your claims? Similar to how journals are peer-reviewed, your app should be reviewed. (If you did, then fantastic, I have no complaints)

            Also expanding on the claim,

            Backed by science, Skinny Score enables you to make lasting lifestyle changes. Lasting lifestyle changes lead to lasting weight loss. It is not a diet but a new way of thinking about your weight, and lets you take control of your life again.

            Was there a scientific study done on the app that shows the effectiveness of Skinny Score in claiming "lasting lifestyle changes" "lead to lasting weight loss"?
            Or did you thought applying the recommendations from journal articles will magically make your app "backed by science" without actually doing a study?

  • dylanando on 23/04/2020 - 13:06
    +3

    I’m very interested in this, certainly a different way of looking at what we eat.
    I’m such a yo yo with my weight, I do keto for few months and lose about 30kg then I gain it back over a year. I end up just putting more on my plate.

    I’m loving the ‘goal score’ idea.

    • Associated[Deactivated] @ snappyapps.com.au on 23/04/2020 - 13:10

      Thanks! Yeah it's not necessarily a silver bullet for everyone, but I think it will make a difference if it targets challenges you are having. Let me know how you go with it!

      • dylanando on 07/05/2020 - 20:37

        I’m still going strong and almost at 100 points. I will admit, it certainly makes me think twice about eating and I think about your story about how we just get food because ‘we can’ and not because we’re actually hungry.

        I’ll just be like, you know what.. I’m not hungry.
        I’ve told a few people about the app, nice one!

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ snappyapps.com.au on 08/05/2020 - 11:23

          Thanks! Yeah that was realisation for me, just a gentle nudge to say "maybe you aren't hungry?"

          Congrats on doing so well with it so far, I really hope it helps!

  • Realsteel on 23/04/2020 - 13:27

    can you edit input once entered?

    • Associated[Deactivated] @ snappyapps.com.au on 23/04/2020 - 13:39
      +1

      Not really. There is an undo popup that happens for 5 seconds if you make a mistake, but the app doesn't display meals until you should be ready to log them. In any case it probably doesn't really matter, make it up on the next meal. The important thing is you know what you did

  • bobbified on 23/04/2020 - 13:31
    +1

    Its Called Skinny Score

    Careful with that word! You might trigger a fatty who'll report your app!

    • Associated[Deactivated] @ snappyapps.com.au on 23/04/2020 - 13:40

      Ironically it could just as easily be used for weight gain if you go for negative numbers… Maybe I should release an identical app but call it fatty score

      • bobbified on 23/04/2020 - 13:42

        I'm just shit-stirring! It'd take a pretty screwed up person to get offended by that haha.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ snappyapps.com.au on 23/04/2020 - 13:47
          +1

          Lol I know you were having a joke, but the internet does like to be triggered!

          I actually expected a bit of push back against the name but was too lazy to come up with anything better

          • Nalar on 23/04/2020 - 14:20

            @[Deactivated]: as an experiment, do that, and see which point of view attracts more users, "working to be skinny" or "working to be not fat"

  • bongom on 23/04/2020 - 14:49
    +1

    Most people don't have the discipline to make a lifestyle change forever.
    I suspect the novelty of being prompted 3 times a day will quickly wear off.
    Maintaining the weight loss is when most people fail as they go back to old habits.
    Good luck with the App.

  • Ozzie15 on 23/04/2020 - 15:36

    Interesting little app.
    Been using MFP for 6 months. Added this to my arsenal as well.

    • Associated[Deactivated] @ snappyapps.com.au on 23/04/2020 - 15:58

      As I said in my article MFP just stressed me out. Would love some feedback about how it works together / how you go with it.

  • Diji1 on 23/04/2020 - 15:42

    You're probably on to something.

    "Counting calories" is pushed by the food industry itself as a worthwhile way to lose weight so it more than likely causes over eating in most people. They wouldn't be pushing it if it lowered food consumption.

  • Rosace on 05/05/2020 - 11:02

    I can see we have to fill the start weight but there’s no tracking of the weight from there on. Would be good if the reach on date was being adjusted along the journey.

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