Best Investments for Your Weight Loss Journey

You don’t need a bunch of fancy gadgets to lose weight. But if you want to make your journey easier, more data-driven, and dare I say...more fun? These are the tools I swear by. Think of them as small investments that can lead to big momentum. I've purchased all of these items at some point in my weight loss journey, and they've been SO helpful.
I included links to my tools in each.

Walking Pad

Let’s be real: walking changed my life. But getting in 10,000+ steps a day is way easier when you can knock some of them out while watching YouTube or answering emails. A walking pad is perfect for anyone working from home or just trying to stay in motion without always going outside. I currently own two: one walking pad in my home office, and one walking pad that has an attachable desk in my little vibe corner in my apartment.

Food Scale

Eyeballing is fine...until it isn’t. A food scale takes the guesswork out of portion sizes and helps you stay aware of what you're actually consuming. Not just what you think you are. It’s a game-changer, especially in the beginning. For most of my journey, I used the Greater Goods Nutrition Facts food scale which is fantastic. After a few years, I purchased the Etekcity Food Scale that I now use and love as well (I also created a tutorial for setting up and using the Etekcity Food scale).

Body Composition Scale

The number on the scale is just one piece of the puzzle. A smart scale that tracks body fat, muscle mass, and water weight gives you a clearer picture of what’s actually happening in your body...even when your weight plateaus. I have a few: one with 8 electrodes (RunStar Smart Scale), a less pricey version with 4 electrodes (iHealth Nexus Smart Scale), and I was recently gifted a BodyPod from HumeHealth, which is also incredible (but the priciest of the three).

Smart Watch or Step Tracker

There’s something deeply satisfying about hitting that 10K step goal and getting a little digital high-five. Whether it’s a Fitbit, Apple Watch, or another tracker, having real-time feedback keeps you engaged and helps build consistency over time. I have an Apple Watch and have been a ring closing girlie for a few years, but I had a FitBit for the first few years of my weight loss journey.