When you first make a goal to lose those extra pounds you always feel the same way: motivated, prepared and more than ready to take it on.You are going to make the needed life changes, you are going to make them immediately, and this time next year you will be a more slim, trim, healthy you.
But we all know how long that lasts: within two week we are skipping workouts and having that second serving of pie because, well, we did take the stairs instead of the elevator, and the car was parked really far from the office this afternoon.
What we as human beings need is a consistent source of motivation to keep us on track. There is now an easier way than ever to do this: the iPhone. We live on the things in every other way, so why not use them as a means of helping us to improve our lifestyles?
Now we can, with the numerous iPhone applications created for aiding in weight loss.
1. StepTrakLite – Sick of those worthless, cheap pedometers or their ultra expensive counterparts? The iPhone works with movement based applications, and this has been utilized for the totally free (and totally innovative) SteTrakLite. This app is a fantastic new approach to keeping track of how many steps you have taken, and even what kind of steps they are. For example, if you take 13 running steps forward and then walk another ten, it will log them separately and let you know how vigorous the exercise was. How’s that for thorough?
2. iMapMyRun – MapMyRun is already a very popular website for both beginning and advanced joggers and runners. The iPhone app goes a step further in making things more convenient for you. Using the GPS technology provided by Apple, you can get a real time and accurate log of your distance speed and consistency. This makes it easy to show progress, both as a runner and in burning calories or fat. You can even sync it to the site to use all of the features there.
3. Pret-a-Yoga – Have you been wanting to try a yoga class, but you just don’t feel in a comfortable place to try it? Maybe you don’t feel advanced enough to try those complicated bends in front of a group full of flexible people? You aren’t alone, and with this iPhone app you never have to be. It will give a full yoga instruction that you can do from home. Great for beginners or advanced practitioners that have always wanted an easy, portable routine.
4. CalorieTracker – Looking for a comprehensive app that provides a complete look at what you are eating? Calories, fat, protein… it is all listed here for you to see, and it is easy to use. Provided by Livestrong.com, the website created by famed athlete Lance Armstrong, it is a fantastic resource for anyone who wants a good look at what they eat.
5. LoseIt! – One of the best weight loss apps on the web, LoseIt is a full and easy to use app that gives you a daily ‘calorie budget’ and helps you track what you have eaten and how many calories you have left. You can also keep track of exercise and plan a full daily food and workout routine.
Guest post by Jessy Troy. Jessy blogs on Lean Cuisine Diet and Weight Loss Herbs.
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