How Fashion Can Keep You Fit in the New Year

Feeling the burn yet? Are you keeping to your weight loss resolution? Well, there is no better way to keep to fitness goals then with a little help. And a little help with a whole lotta fun and style you’ll get from some of these goodies!

Serve it up – It’s important to pay attention to your portions and Slimware portion consciousness plates are fantastic in helping you do just that. The chic designs help you serve perfect portions, while Measure Up’s bowls help you do the same with bowl type foods (liquids, stews, etc), due to lines etched inside the bowl ($29.99; available at Slimware.com).

Wrist jewelry that’s more then decorative – Regardless of your goals this year, Count Me Healthy bracelets are a stylish way to keep track of your progress. A  journal for your wrist, the beads represent any numeric goal you are trying to achieve. Every time you drink a glass of water, exercise or save $5, simply slide a bead from one side to the other. A great, visual and tangible, daily reminder to keep your health a top priority ($80; Countmehealthy.com).

For anyone looking to add a little extra exercise to their daily routine, Banglz are soft, wearable wrist and ankle weights. The 1/2-lb. and 1-lb. wrist weights can be worn while running errands, playing with the kids or doing household tasks, all the while helping to tone your legs, hips and glutes ($18.95-$27.95; Banglz.com).

Count on this – Who’s got the space anymore to carry around bulky books, note pads, etc to jot down calories and journals?  The NutriCounter diet calculator by Head2Toe Fit ($35.50; Head2toefit.com) is small, lightweight, and can track the calories, carbohydrates, sugars, fats, proteins, fiber and sodium in more than 2,000 listed foods, while the Portable Nutritional Scale by Escali ($79.95; Escali.com) displays all of the nutritional information of your food via the input of 999 different food codes. Now you can always have the information you need to stay on track right at your fingertips.

Don’t bog yourself down with the huge goal. Take it step by step and use helpful gadgets like these (as well as rewards and friends) to help you get there!