2011 was a big year for Reddit. Not only did its traffic surge, but it had quite a few cultural moments. Whether it was powering the Occupy movement or selling a movie script, the network seems to be gaining power and influence daily. It’s like the Godfather of social sharing sites. So when I came across this Reddit guide to fitness, I knew I was in for something good.
Launch a social media campaign that will build your brand and deliver results in our online Social Media Marketing Boot Camp starting June 7. Speakers include Abigail Cusick (Bravo Digital), Gregory Galant (Sawhorse Media), Alex Leo (Thomson Reuters Digital), Jim Tobin (Ignite Social Media), and many more. Read the reviews. A new infographic from fitness, health and happiness guide Greatist, the Complete Guide to Tracking Your Health & Fitness Online, provides all the details you need to know about how to use the web to stay in shape.
With all of the recent talk regarding The 17-Day Diet, we decided to take a look into finding the app for our readers. Unfortunately, we fell short.
However, don’t be frustrated! Instead, we compiled a list of the Top 5 FREE Little Known Diet Apps for the Android Platform. You’ll be in shape for the summer in no time!
So maybe your iPhone alarm failed to wake you up for the gym this morning in your first attempt to fulfill the most basic of New Year’s resolutions, get in shape. Does that mean you should swear off all technology in your quest to lose weight and get fit in the New Year? We think not.
The mid-winter blahs can make it hard to stay committed to those New Year’s resolutions you made three months ago. If you’re struggling to keep the good habits going, check out these Websites and apps to stay motivated.
Lose weight
If you’re struggling to lighten up, MyFoodDiary can help you track how much you’re eating and how much you’re moving. It’s a proven fact that sustainable weight loss happens through consuming fewer calories than you use, and this site lets you count calories, maintain a food diary, and log your time at the gym. Use the site’s mobile app to stay on track al day, and make good choices at the drive-thru by searching the database of over 60,000 foods – including popular chain restaurants – for the pick that’s best for your waistline. You can receive periodical progress reports, and visit searchable weight loss forums to join discussions on everything from losing weight while nursing, to getting started when you have more than 100 pounds to lose. The site’s weight loss success stories will keep you extra-motivated.
Quit Smoking
If your resolve to quit has dissolved, try quitting with support from My Last Cigarette app for iPhone and iPod Touch. Thousands of smokers have used this app to stay away from cigarettes and their hazardous effects. You simply enter some personal information, including your date of birth, the date you started and stopped smoking, what kind of cigarettes you smoked, and how much they cost. Read more
Just in time for your New Year’s resolutions, Fatburgr allows you to check out nutritional information from some of the most widely spread fast food and restaurant chains. Of course, it won’t actually help you lose the weight- just let you know how badly off course you have gotten. Its primary focus is to unveil the false “healthy” choices that restaurants give to its patrons, such as Chili’s grilled chicken Caesar salad that has over 1,000 calories. Read more
