IPhone Apps- Can They Aid Your Weight Loss?

Well what can I say.  About a month ago I upgraded my cell phone to an iphone 4 and was amazed at all the different 'apps' or for those of you not in the know 'apps' is short for applications.  
More and more on television, on radio and even at the cinema they are advertising iPhone apps for users to use in day to day life.

I searched on my iphone 4 for  weight loss 'apps' and was amazed to find a variety of paid and unpaid ones which can aid weight loss.  Off course you still have to make and effort to eat the right foods and exercise, but some of these apps can help you with your calorie counting and exercise 'burn' rate.

Using these apps does not mean you do not need nutritional expert advice, they should be used as 'aids'.  Consultation with a GP and with a Nutritionist is advisable before using any such app to improve your weight loss or health.

So here goes, here is my top 10 iphone 4 apps to aid weight loss...

1.
Nike Training Club

If you want to lose weight , tone up, build muscle this is a great app which you can use without weights, and is my personal favourite.  This is a FREE app which you can download from the APP Store.  It is also available on Android here ..
The workouts are hard and make you sweat, and you do see the results in a short period of time. I love using this app at home, in the park and with the LFGC members.


2.
My Fitness Pal -
This is a great app which is also available on iphone, Android and Blackberry you can input your daily food intake, as it has a calorie counter.  It can also scan the electronic labels of the foods you eat, saving you time and effort recording carbs, fibre, protein amounts etc. You can also add your weight and measurements and it will keep a track of how you are getting on.

3. My Net Diary
Another great app available on Android, Blackberry and iphone platforms. This app has a large range of the most popular diets going, and you can tailor your diet to your personal preferences so this gives you the best chance for long-term success.

4. Pedometer
You know you need to do your 10,000 steps per day dont you?  Yes this is a great FREE app, although there is a paid version which has more extended features.  It is a great tool to have you can set the speed to walking, running indoor or outdoor. Tells you calories used as well as the distance travelled.

5. GPS Motion x
Great app for  outdoor enthusiasts and makes a great addition for walking, jogging, cycling, skiing, sailing, kayaking, this not only has a pedometer, it also saves the route you take as 'tracks' with the mileage and time taken.

6. All-In-Yoga
If you love yoga then this is the app for you. You can get this for your ipod, ipad as well as your iphone. If you have never tried yoga you can also find this gentle and useful.  Great for stretches and for meditation.

7. Mi-Meals Planner
If you are busy and find it hard sticking to a healthy eating program, this is great for keeping you on track. Planning is essential to any weight loss campaign so check out what this app can do for you.

8.Weight Loss Tips is another great app as this gives you motivation and great advice to help keep you on track.  I could not find a link for this so you will have to look it up on Android and Iphone.

9. Fitness Pro
This app has a long list of workouts for weights and cardio exercises for all areas of the body.   It also shows you a demo of how to do the exercises correctly so as not to cause injury.  From beginners to Advanced.

and finally .....

10.Lose It
A FREE app.  Helps you stay on track each day by recording your food and exercise and staying within your budget. The average active Lose It! user has lost more than 12lbs and more than 85% of our active users have lost weight.

Hope you enjoy your workouts and yes the mobile phone apps can really help with your weight loss and fitness.  I know because I use them... :)

Whats your favourite weight loss or fitness app?  Let us know by leaving me a comment below



Colette Morris SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)    Herbalife Shop - http://healthyweightloss.herbalcoach.com/

Colette Morris is a qualified Nutritionist and Herbalife Independent Distributor so if you want advice on your diet for weight loss, weight gain or sports nutrition, email LondonFitGirlsClub@gmail.com  or simply click on the tab here  to join our program.