Social Sites Make Health and Wellness Fun

Working out alone can be pretty, well, lonely--and less than motivating. Let one of these sites serve as your "gym buddy" and you may notice better results; plus, these sites can make wellness fun. Mindbloom turns achieving goals (like exercising daily or complimenting your partner) into a fun social game; you can play it with friends and family members. It is web-based and free. GoodGuide is a website that rates over 65,000 non-toxic, environmentally friendly products from companies with good social and safety records. It's web-based and also has an iPhone app so you can check products' backgrounds on the go, and you can share your recommendations with others. Use DailyBurn to track what you eat and when you work out, and improve your results by choosing "Motivators" (other site members, or friends you invite) to keep you accountable. Use it on the web or as an iPhone app. Finally, SocialWorkout.com is a community-based fitness and wellness blog that sets challenges for members and features local fitness guides, including exercise classes and events.