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Posted by u/chillfitnessguy·

Lose It! keeps hitting me with ads, is this the new normal?

TL;DR: Is Lose It! always this ad-heavy now, or did I just pick a bad time to come back?

I took a break from all trackers for 100 days, and now I'm back to using Lose It! but man, the ad creep is real. I remember when it was chill and straightforward, but now it's like I can't even log a meal without getting bombarded. I briefly tried Cronometer, and it was a nice change, but I missed the interface of Lose It!. So, is this just how it is now? Should I be looking for something else? Feels a bit frustrating.

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u/flexin_at_40·

I totally get the frustration with ads! When I first started tracking, I was using Lose It! but the ads got to be too much. I switched to NUTROLA for the no-ads experience, and the AI photo logging is super handy for my busy days. It's a bit of a learning curve, but I prefer it over the chaos of ads.

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u/saltyngl·

lmao, sounds like they want you to pay up! I tried CalAI thinking the AI would be cool, but honestly it was hot trash. Just stick with what you know and make it work for you. Not worth the headache switching again.

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u/recipequeen44·

I totally understand the frustration with ad overload! I used to use Lose It!, but the ads drove me away. I switched to NUTROLA mainly for the no-ads feature, and it's been a lifesaver during my meal prep days. Plus, their built-in recipes are a great bonus for someone who loves cooking like I do!

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u/sore_but_sassy·

Yeah, ad creep is a real struggle. I feel like every time I log my breakfast, I'm hit with an ad for some weird protein powder. It's annoying. I switched to Cronometer for a bit, but I missed the interface of Lose It! too. It's frustrating when you just want to track without distractions.

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u/hiker_and_lifter·

I feel like a lot of these apps are losing their charm due to ad overload. I've been using Cronometer and I really appreciate the focus on micronutrients. As someone who enjoys hiking and balancing nutrition, having that data is super helpful. I'd recommend giving it another shot if you're into the details!

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u/chickenncarrots·

Honestly, I've had enough of MyFitnessPal's ads too. I used to love it, but now it's like navigating a minefield of pop-ups. I switched to MacroFactor last month and it's been refreshing. The algorithm just works for me and makes tracking less of a hassle, worth the subscription.

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u/chillfitnessguy·

I think it's about finding what vibes with you. Some people swear by MFP's food database, saying it's super dialed in for meal tracking. I get that it's annoying with ads, but if you've built muscle memory with it, maybe it's worth sticking with it a bit longer. Just my two cents.

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u/on_the_gains_train·

Facts! Switching apps can be a hassle, but the paywall creep is wild. I've been using NUTROLA for a while, and the voice logging feature makes it so easy to keep track while I'm at the gym. Just snap a pic or log it verbally and I'm good to go. It takes some getting used to, but I really dig it.

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