5 Easy Tools to help New Moms

Get Healthy! [Again]

Kristy AllenbyCS377v – Creating Health Habits

How can technology help new moms get healthy?

You already want to shed the baby pounds but have trouble finding the time…

New interactive mobile & social technologies provide the best way to give you:

Reminders you needAccess to information in the palm of your hand when you need itA community of others like you trying to get healthyPositive reinforcement as you reach your goals

The more easily you incorporate healthy activities into your day and see results, the easier it is to turn these activities into habits and live a healthy lifestyle with ease!

To get back into exercise….Easily sync workout data, music & motivation

NikePlushttp://www.apple.com/ipod/nike/run.html

Start walking, jogging, or running…and make it fun!

Create inspiring work out mixes, check data from your run, and congratulate yourself on exercising.

All you need is an iPod. NikePlus can be used with or without Nike shoes.

To set and reach new health goals….Use your iPhone as a coach to reach healthier goals

Vivehttps://www.vivecoach.com

Make meeting healthy goals easy and fun!

No need for expensive outside-the-house appointments with a health coach, just use your iPhone or iPod Touch.

Vive creates customized health Game Plans, provides health challenges for extra motivation, and provides entertaining tips.

To make eating healthy a piece of cake….Have healthy & delicious recipes at your fingertips

Whole Foods Recipes iPhone Apphttp://itunes.apple.com/us/app/whole-foods-market-recipes/id320029256?mt=8

Healthy recipes in the palm of your hand.

Easy-to-navigate dietary constraints.

Wholesome & healthy food for you and your family!

To take care of your mental health….Use your iPhone to make you happier

Track Your Happinesshttp://www.trackyourhappiness.org/

Your new bundle of joy may be the source of incredible new happiness…but don’t forget what else makes you happy.

In just seconds a day, find out what makes you personally happy with “Track Your Happiness” on your iPhone or iPod Touch.

To track your new health plan from home….Track foods, workouts, goals for weight loss

FitDayhttp://www.fitday.com

Join a community of people trying to develop healthier diet & fitness habits.

No need to leave the house – it just takes seconds a day at home.

Free online version!

How do you turn these new healthy activities into habits?

Actions become habits when they become automated parts of your schedule.

Mobile & social technology tools easily integrate into your life the way you live it…so you can always have the reminder with you!

Don’t be afraid to mix up your goals, motivations, tools, or anything else until you find something that makes you feel good that you can keep doing.

And most importantly, enjoy yourself! Allow yourself to stop and re-start these new healthy activities…cut yourself some slack and congratulate yourself anytime you work towards your healthier lifestyle!