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I have no idea how I ever survived without my iPhone.

From GPS navigation to searching the internet to facilitating my new ScrambleWithFriends addiction, my iPhone is never far from reach and is by far my most valued possession. I honestly don’t know what I did back in the day when my phone was only good for calling and texting.

After reviewing some of my favorite calorie-counter applications, I discovered a recent Mashable article boasting the 10 best iPhone apps that assist in weight loss. And they’re all free!

Who knew this handy invention could change our waistlines as well as our communication habits?

  1. Calorie Tracker. This app streams from Lance Armstrong‘sLIVESTRONG.com website and allows users to search and track their daily calorie, fat, carbohydrate and protein content.
  2. Lose It! Coined a “weight management application,” users enter their statistics and create personalized weight-loss plans based on the desired weight loss per week. Graphing tools track progress as the days and weeks go by.
  3. 40-30-30. Search for your lunch, and this app shows the percentage of carbs, proteins and fats in your meal. It is a great way to track your nutritional intake.
  4. iPump Free Workout. Two full-body workouts developed by an exercise physiologist are shown with detailed images portraying the desired movements. A workout log is provided to track user activity.
  5. StepTrackLite is essentially a pedometer in your phone. Throw it into your purse or back pocket and it tracks your daily movements as well as your pace.
  6. iMapMyRun uses GPS capabilities to track the user’s speed, distance and pace. An optional Twitter feed is also provided.
  7. iSPINNING allows users to track their distance, pace, speed and heart rate during bike rides or spinning classes. Additional equipment is necessary.
  8. Pret-a-Yoga Lite shows beginning yogis how to perform basic yoga exercises and even walks users through breathing patterns.
  9. 2Fat uses age, weight, height and waist circumference to estimate a user’s BMI and body fat percentage.
  10. Heartbeat quickly calculates a user’s heart rate and beats per minute. It works by tapping the screen each time your heart beats, so it’s probably best used in a gym opposed to on a long-distance run outside.

I was slightly surprised that my personal favorite, MyFitnessPal, didn’t make the list.

Get with it, Mashable — MyFitnessPal combines Calorie Tracker, Lose It! and 40-30-30 in one handy tool!

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