Losing Weight Is so Difficult, Can We Rely on Artificial Intelligence?
Obesity has become a global problem, and losing weight has always been easier said than done. Many artificial intelligence companies use big data, machine learning, computer vision and other technologies to help the majority of "fat friends" control their diets and move their legs, while providing them with personalized weight loss suggestions.
In "Avengers 4", Thor appeared with a big belly. The former male god turned into a "fat otaku". So many fans joked: "In 2012, I vowed to have a body like Thor, and in 2019 I finally did it!"
However, let me tell you a horror story: Thor's belly is fake, but your beer belly is real.
As summer is coming, many people are once again putting weight loss on their agenda.Diet, yoga, weight loss exercises, intermittent fasting…After trying all kinds of tricks, you still have a "swimming ring" in the mirror. Remember the song "Burn My Calories" that expressed the feelings of many people?
Look at how many people around you have changed their profile pictures to "I won't change my profile picture until I lose 10 pounds", but later found out that they were too naive and changed it quietly; how many people have posted boiled cabbage and fitness photos on their Moments for a few days, but finally returned to barbecue cakes and donuts...
Obesity is a global problem
According to a 2018 report by the World Health Organization,The obesity problem has become increasingly serious.
The number of obese people in the world has nearly tripled since 1975. In 2016, more than 1,000 adults aged 18 and over were obese. 1.9 billion people are overweight,More than 650 million of them are obese. In terms of proportion, 39% of adults over 18 are overweight and 13% are obese.
The domestic health situation is not optimistic either. According to data from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the national obesity rate is 11.9% and the overweight rate is 30.1%;Tianjin has the highest overweight rate, reaching 40.9%; Beijing has the highest obesity rate, at 25.9%.
These figures remind us once again that it is urgent to lose weight and have a healthy body shape. However, it is easier said than done. Year after year, we always lose more weight.
In fact, no matter how many ways you try to lose weight, the ultimate key is always these six words:Keep your mouth shut and move your legs.However, these six simple words are the other side that many people cannot reach despite years of hard work.
So now it is everywhereAI,Is there a way to fix this?
Can't control your mouth? AI can help you
The so-called weight loss and body shaping emphasizes "70% by diet, 30% by exercise", so controlling your diet is the first priority for losing weight.
Nestle, Poundaweek and other companies haveUsing technologies such as big data and computer vision, we analyze dietary calories and nutrition for fat friends and recommend reasonable diet plans to help them "control their diet."
Controlling your diet is a key step to successful weight loss. In this regard, the dietary conditions based on data analysis must naturally fit your individual situation.
There are already many AI applications in diet. For example, users can upload photos of food to the platform, and the machine learning model will analyze the calories and nutrition in the food. Then, based on the user's living habits, age, gender and other factors, more reasonable diet suggestions will be given to avoid excessive calorie intake.
Can't move your legs? AI can help you
AI not only helps us control our mouths, but also encourages us to move our legs.
There are many hardware and software that can monitor everyone, including some products.Using big data and artificial intelligence methods, users are reminded to develop a healthy exercise habit.
For example, by using wearable devices to monitor users' activity data, and through data analysis and combining it with users' personal habits, we can customize practical smart plans and create personalized fitness coaches.
One of the most well-known apps in this area is Google Coach, which can also provide users with some daily health tips, such as how much water to drink, when to take medication, or how many steps to take.
Want a snack? AI helps you say no
Some computer experts abroad are studying the use of artificial intelligence technology to create a chat robot, aiming toHelp overweight people reject high calories from the bottom of their hearts and accept healthy eating.
There are many calorie counting apps in the App Store, but simply counting calories is unlikely to get people to give up the delicious food in front of them. Therefore, the designers of this type of chatbot hope to understand psychologically why people want to eat unhealthily.
The chatbot guides users to understand psychology, not to preemptively prevent them from choosing unhealthy foods, butGuide them from the heart and "preemptively" eat less high-calorie foods.
People's eating preferences vary in different situations. For example, in some entertainment occasions such as parties and movies, people are usually keen on desserts and fried foods. When facing difficulties or feeling depressed, they also tend to fill their stomachs with high-calorie foods.
Therefore, the chatbot will help users understand which environments may create unhealthy temptations in different ways and provide relevant help accordingly.
Based on the interactions, the robot will also learn about the user's past feelings, experiences, and behaviors in different situations, thereby understanding the user's eating trends and reminding the user how they successfully handled past difficulties.It also provides motivational imagery exercises to help users get rid of the temptation of unhealthy foods.
AI can only take you so far
Although it’s a bit late, you still need to continue losing weight. If you don’t lose weight in April, you will be sad in May. If you don’t lose weight in May, you will cry in June…
At present, many smart fitness devices and software have been integrated into our lives.Weight loss, body shaping and muscle building, provide us with personalized suggestions, monitor exercise completion and standardized results, and provide timely motivation.
But no matter how many technological products there are and how powerful they are, the most important thing is to lose weight.Determination and motivationArtificial intelligence or smart solutions can provide data or suggestions for solutions. But they can only help you so much. If you want to have a perfect body shape, you still have to take action on your own.
Losing weight is not just for the sake of looking good, but also for eating more happily.