Now let’s turn to what to measure. There are a plenty of options for tracking actionable data that will help you reach your goals—and build on your wins going forward.

A word of caution here. Don’t get too caught up in new technology hype.

Many tools that have been developed in recent years are designed to sell you stuff rather than help you improve your health—social media apps being the most obvious examples.

Our best advice is to have a strategy for what to measure.

What numbers would you like to see? What do you find motivating? What metrics can you follow to help keep you accountable without being overly stressful?