When I first introduced myself, on my blog that is, I stated that my first time into the get fit/get healthy did not involve the internet at all. My second time included the use of the internet but on a very limited scale. My third (and definitely my last) time the use of the internet has gone sky high. In other words "mi use of di 'net tun up". The Internet is practically my lifeline in my fitness forever journey. The Internet provides a limitless (seemingly) source of useful information as well as videos, motivational quotes, tips, pictures, etc. I could go all day.
On my get fit/get healthy journey I used (and continue to use) a number of websites to get started, keep me going and motivated so that I will achieve both my short term (becoming toned & losing weight) and long term (eating healthy, staying fit) goals.
There are 5 main ones that I use. I usually am perusing them on a weekly basis. I love to read and I find the information presented very interesting (& informative too). So here goes............
1. Google.com - No surprise here. Google.com is my number one and preferred search engine. I use this website on a daily basis to search for health & wellness tips as I trek along my fitness forever journey. I do not confine my use of Google just in the area of health & wellness but rather every aspect of my life. I am also on a journey of self improvement. There are other websites I have discovered through my use of of Google.com. A couple of them are on this list while others I use in passing.
2. YouTube.com - Here's another no brainer. There are numerous channels on YouTube that cater to my fitness forever needs (well anybody's really). Video topics include workouts, nutritional tips, wellness tips, motivational advice, healthy recipes, healthy versions of the unhealthy versions we know and love. There are also reviews of the different types of exercise DVDs on the market (e.g. Insanity, P90X). Such reviews usually include testimonials from the seemingly average person - before and after pics are shown, eating healthy tips given etc.
I have subscribed to over 20 channels on YouTube which offer workout videos, eating healthy tips, healthy recipes, self improvement & motivational advice. Again the video offerings seem endless. Notable mention goes out to FitnessBlender, Blogilates & Blogilates TV, Sharee Hanson (Funeral For My Fat), BeFit and Sensazao Crew. The channels I have subscribed to each satisfy a different need. I usually try to peruse each channel weekly especially for new video uploads. I also get emails advising of any new uploaded videos to my subscribed channels.
I think I can safely say that there is a video on YouTube for everyone.
3. Livestrong.com - This website provides amazing content on varying areas such as healthy diet, nutrition, fitness, wellness and and overall self improvement. Livestrong.com is my how-to guide on my fitness forever journey. Numerous articles are available - written by experts in varying fields.
4. Sparkpeople - Sparkpeople is an online community that offer free diet plans, healthy and wellness tips, healthy, beauty and lifestyle tips. Basically (to me at least) providing a road map to get where you want to and beyond - being the best, fit and healthiest you there is. This website was truly amazing the first time I started my very first weight loss programme and it is still amazing to use. Firstly you have to create a profile, set weight loss goals, time frame in which to the lose weight. In addition other goals can be set as well. You are offered meal plans and recipes based on choices made regarding your diet choices. Sparkpeople sends a regular newsletter to you consisting of a recipe of the day, fitness tip of the day and and article provided some sort of motivation to keep you going.
Besides creating a profile you can also create a sparkpage for yourself. You can "decorate" in any manner you like, post pictures, progress made, ideas, etc.
5. Last but not certainly least Facebook - Facebook.com (surprisingly for me) is on my list as well. I am not a crazy social media junkie, however, I do love my FB time. Facebook has led me to quite a few fitness/healthy living pages. They include Workout Healthy, The Female Hardbody and Sexier+Healthier U. These pages I'm sure have websites, however, I mostly pay attention to their Facebook pages. The primary reason for this is that they provide pictorial motivation, a few tips as well on eating healthy at all times. These pics have impacted significantly on the creation of my fitness forever collage.
In addition Facebook allows me to interact with persons who are on a similar journey (somewhat like a buddy system). Making a post about what workout you did today or what you hope achieve another time often time results in an encouraging comment or even a like from a FB pal.
I am not an expert on any one's life except my own. So I give advice on what works for me. I sincerely hope the information I have given above regarding my choices of websites will give anyone a nudge to get their fitness forever journey started. There is a lot of information online regarding fitness, health & wellness. It is best not to be all over the place with getting tips on overall self improvement. You will confuse yourself! The websites I have mentioned above are the ones I focus on. I constantly explore them. This I do weekly.
I recommend to anyone to seek out info and use what works out best for you. You only have one body - get good info and treat it right!
I have subscribed to over 20 channels on YouTube which offer workout videos, eating healthy tips, healthy recipes, self improvement & motivational advice. Again the video offerings seem endless. Notable mention goes out to FitnessBlender, Blogilates & Blogilates TV, Sharee Hanson (Funeral For My Fat), BeFit and Sensazao Crew. The channels I have subscribed to each satisfy a different need. I usually try to peruse each channel weekly especially for new video uploads. I also get emails advising of any new uploaded videos to my subscribed channels.
I think I can safely say that there is a video on YouTube for everyone.
3. Livestrong.com - This website provides amazing content on varying areas such as healthy diet, nutrition, fitness, wellness and and overall self improvement. Livestrong.com is my how-to guide on my fitness forever journey. Numerous articles are available - written by experts in varying fields.
4. Sparkpeople - Sparkpeople is an online community that offer free diet plans, healthy and wellness tips, healthy, beauty and lifestyle tips. Basically (to me at least) providing a road map to get where you want to and beyond - being the best, fit and healthiest you there is. This website was truly amazing the first time I started my very first weight loss programme and it is still amazing to use. Firstly you have to create a profile, set weight loss goals, time frame in which to the lose weight. In addition other goals can be set as well. You are offered meal plans and recipes based on choices made regarding your diet choices. Sparkpeople sends a regular newsletter to you consisting of a recipe of the day, fitness tip of the day and and article provided some sort of motivation to keep you going.
Besides creating a profile you can also create a sparkpage for yourself. You can "decorate" in any manner you like, post pictures, progress made, ideas, etc.
5. Last but not certainly least Facebook - Facebook.com (surprisingly for me) is on my list as well. I am not a crazy social media junkie, however, I do love my FB time. Facebook has led me to quite a few fitness/healthy living pages. They include Workout Healthy, The Female Hardbody and Sexier+Healthier U. These pages I'm sure have websites, however, I mostly pay attention to their Facebook pages. The primary reason for this is that they provide pictorial motivation, a few tips as well on eating healthy at all times. These pics have impacted significantly on the creation of my fitness forever collage.
In addition Facebook allows me to interact with persons who are on a similar journey (somewhat like a buddy system). Making a post about what workout you did today or what you hope achieve another time often time results in an encouraging comment or even a like from a FB pal.
I am not an expert on any one's life except my own. So I give advice on what works for me. I sincerely hope the information I have given above regarding my choices of websites will give anyone a nudge to get their fitness forever journey started. There is a lot of information online regarding fitness, health & wellness. It is best not to be all over the place with getting tips on overall self improvement. You will confuse yourself! The websites I have mentioned above are the ones I focus on. I constantly explore them. This I do weekly.
I recommend to anyone to seek out info and use what works out best for you. You only have one body - get good info and treat it right!
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