Wednesday, December 22, 2010

A healthy iPhone App

I was excited to see this new app released by Intermountain Healthcare....even though I don't have an iPhone...but wanted to share in case anyone is interested.
It's called LiVe...and it is intended for a childhood fitness program, although kids, teens, and adults could use the info.
The app is modeled on 8 healthy habits. I think we could all benefit from these. They are:

1. Always eat breakfast--and make it healthy.

2. Eat more fruits and vegetables.

3. Limit--or eliminate--sweetened drinks.

4. Limit screen time: TV, video games, Internet.

5. Increase physical activity.

6. Eat meals together as a family. (love this one, an oldy, but goody)

7. Be positive about food.

8. Don't criticize about weight.

The LiVe app:

1. Provides fun suggestions for following the 8 healthy habits.

2. Makes it easier to set goals and track progress. It also uses a roulette function to help generate ideas to increase your physical activity. Shake the phone, and a list of activities spins and lands on a suggested activity. (FUN)

3. Allows you to invite friends to be apart of LiVe!

You can downlad the LiVe app on this website: www.intermountainlive.org

1 comment:

Brittney said...

sounds way cool! I'm going to try it