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Up UP and Away!

4/2/2013

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Recently I was spoke about the necessity of sleep for teens, and I couldn't let the thought of our teens lack of sleep rest. It didn't sit with me, and being in the position I am I decided to do some research and see what I could find that could help students and others alike. After much debate around the cost of such devices and the integration factor I finally chose UP by Jawbone.

Yes, it may be more expensive, but the pros far out weighted the cons for what I was looking to implement. The look, durability and ease of use is what UP was built for. It can withstand showers, snowball fights or those multiple shirt grueling workouts where you don't think you could have sweat anymore (Maybe that is just me). Anyway, if you are looking for a pedometer that is wicked accurate, a sleep tracker that has been quite revealing AND a food intake diary that has ability to recognize pictures, scan codes and manual input.

When it comes to my final decision, one of the most influential factors was that you can make groups and share information or check up on other teammates! What a great way for students to see peers and teachers as roll models! I can check in to see how their goals are going and a quick journal writing session and I can see if and how much the UP is effecting their life! I can't speak my good enough and this is only 2 days into it! 

Now for the fun part, BIG PICTURE! I want to see these on ever single student and teacher at schools. Bringing a community together through health. Showing first hand that a community that stays healthy together strives together. 

My UP band just notified me I have been sitting for to long. I am going to go for a quick walk and get the juices flowing then get to some curriculum work! Thanks for checking this out. If you are an UP bander already invite me to be part of YOUR group! If you're not yet an UPPER, or da yooper as the Midwesterners say it, check this amazing little band out and let me know how you like it!

Stay Active, Be Healthy, Live Happy

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