Potential Magazine Jan/Feb 2014 | Page 30

life skills tips & advice life skills trends parent to parent resources gear up fitness & health scholarships NEW YEAR NEW YOU We love these products that make it easier By Rebecca Chavers for this new year’s “new you” to stay on track. even more GET FIT GREAT HABITS FitBit products, such as wristbands and clips, track your daily activity, including number of steps, distance and calories burned. Advanced products, such as One and Force, even count stairs climbed, monitor quality of sleep, and wake you up in the morning. These products are small and can be synced to the FitBit app, where you can see your statistics and challenge friends. STARTING AT $99 The Kindle is an easy way to commit to reading more books, making it simple to search, access and download books from a library of thousands and thousands of titles. Its screen reduces glare so reading outside isn’t a problem, and the battery is made to last. STARTING AT $69 write it out Taking just a few minutes each day to write down your thoughts is a proven stress-buster. It will also help you work through problems, get a clear picture of what you’re truly grateful for and spark your creative thinking. Plus, it’s cheap. All you need is a notebook and a pen! WEIGH YOUR OPTIONS If you’re looking to drop a few pound this year, this product may be the helping hand you need. The EatSmart Precision Pro is a small digital food scale and is made for portion control. The scale is equipped with a setting to eliminate the weight of dishes, making it easy to use and giving you an accurate food measurement. add a little shake A new year is a great time to think about what you put in your body. Need more energy? Add a protein shake to your daily diet. It will give you sustained fuel to keep you moving all day long. We love the Cyclone Cup shaker bottle that is BPA free and has a 6 ounce dry storage compartment. STARTING AT $14.99 STARTING AT $26 30 be a book worm www.potentialmagazine.com