2016 Kick Ass Plan
We are told time and time again that setting intentions and writing them down holds us accountable, makes goals achievable and changes sustainable. Moms and dads looking to stay on track can make and keep weekly goals, increase positivity and resilience. You may do well with a journal, but I like something with structure and Cara Maksimow has provided this with her Kick Ass Plan series of books. A month-to-month guide, this planner offers space to make intentions, reach out to people for connections, make goals and to-do lists, schedule meditation, exercise and so much more. For more details on the different planners Maksimow offers, click here. You can purchase the 2016 planner here.
fitbook
Trackers and journals are everywhere, but they are all different, which is a good thing because we are all different, too! fitbook is a 12-week fitness and nutrition journal that allows you to write down and track your goals. The fitbook has space to record your workouts, meals and even to set rewards to help keep you motivated. There is even an app to help you along. fitbook also has a junior edition that is geared towards ages 5-13. It is more fun and interactive than the adult version, yet also helps children set a goal and encourages a healthy and active lifestyle, as well as keep up with their homework. For more information and to purchase, visit www.getfitbook.com.
MilestonePod
I’m a runner and I’ve got all kinds of tracking stuff, yet I have never seen one that tracks your personal running style and offers suggestions on how to improve it. The MilestonePod is tiny, attaches to your shoelace and doesn’t need to be hooked up to anything or be charged. It is designed to give runners and walkers detailed activity data about how they run and ways to improve form for both speed and health. MilestonePod tracks cadence, food strike and stride length in addition to the typical step, calories and distance that many others track. After each run (or walk), sync your MilestonePod wirelessly to the MilestonePod app to retrieve your metrics and compare them to previous times. You will then receive emails on how to improve. Want to know the best part? The MilestonePod is only $25 and such an affordable way for anyone of any age to track progress and improve running style! It is simple, sleek and inexpensive. I highly recommend it! www.milestonepod.com
Sqord
We have trackers for adults, but kids like to get in on the action, too! And what is more fun than a little friendly competition between siblings, friends, kids and parents, and even a whole community? Sqord, which was created with schools and groups in mind, is a device, worn like a watch, that kids can wear to track their activity during the day. Because the device doesn’t have a screen or buttons, it is not a distraction. Kids need to wirelessly sync their device with a tablet, computer or syncing station set up for a community of Sqord users. Sqord provided my family with two devices, one for each of my girls, and they have had a blast tracking how much they move during the day, comparing scores with themselves and seeing other users' scores online. For more information on how to bring Sqord into your house or community, check out www.sqord.com.
