5 fave fitness gadgets

1 THE UP BAND: This is your life, as tracked on a sleek little bracelet from JawBone. Exercise, steps per day, sleep patterns, meals, even mood swings. How healthy can you be? Find out for $129.99, with supporting app.

2 HAPIFORK: Electronic utensil vibrates and lights up, reminding you to eat more slowly. Upload your stats via USB; track progress on phone or computer. Waterproof, comes in colors. Preorder for $99 at hapilabs.com.

3 FITBIT: Activity-tracking wristband, wireless motion detector, scale - this family of products, plus website and mobile app, offer multiple options to help meet your health and fitness goals. $60 to $230 at fitbit.com.

4 STRIIV PLAY: Smart pedometer takes that 10,000-step goal and makes it fun. Use alone or with iPhone app. $99 at amazon.com, Best Buy.

5 SALTER MAXVIEW DIGITAL FOOD SCALE: The grande dame of food scales also answers nutritional questions in easy-to-read large type. About $35 online or in stores. Bye-bye portion distortion, hello slim body!