Wellness Wednesday: My Favorite Health/Fitness App

Happy Wellness Wednesday! Last week was quite hectic for me, so I missed my mid week post. Nonetheless, I'm back linking up with the #gowellnessday crew! I had a hard time choosing which prompt to select this week, but I'm going with the my favorite health/fitness apps.

I pretty much only use two health/fitness related apps: MyFitnessPal & Map My Run.

I started using MyFitnessPal about a year ago. I use this app to track my daily food intake. It's simple, free, and provides a conveient way for me to pay closer attention to my nutrition needs. New user (after downloading the app of course) will start be creating a profile. The app prompt you to make wise weight loss goals based on your BMI and 1-2 pounds a week. From there, you'll track your food choices after consumption and log them into the app. It's a great accountability tool and my favorite feature is the frequent progress reports which tell you based on your intake/output how long it would take you to reach your goals.

I believe MapMyRun was the first app I ever tried, and I've been using it since 2011. As the name implies, I use it to keep tabs on my runs. I love the detailed reports, and being able to chart my progress from when I first started running until now. I also use this app, to track my other workouts. So whether I'm taking a stroll around the block or a P90X video, I log my physical activity into this app.

Recently, these two groups partnered, so now if I log a workout in MapMyRun it syncs into MyFitnessPal, and gives me credit towards my daily caloric goals.


Do you use either of these? What health/fitness app (s) are your favorite?


LaToya