If you have some last minute gifts on your holiday gift list, consider giving the gift of health.
Whether you still need to find a gift for a family member, friend, colleague or hostess, a healthful gift is the kind that keeps on giving as you head into a New Year.
Or maybe it’s time to tell that special person in your life that this season you desire a healthful holiday gift.
Here are some ideas to think about:
1. Read about it. Whether it’s a self-help book that focuses on relaxation, a new form of exercise like Pilates or yoga or healthy eating, a new book can be a great motivator at this time of year. It’s not unusual to want to take a new look at your healthy weight loss program, and what better way to do so than to read a new book? Consider asking for a gift certificate to your favorite bookstore and spend time browsing through the self-help, diet and exercise sections at your leisure.
2. Play and have fun. A new workout tool like a big exercise ball, a Wii game, a fun exercise DVD or even a workout bench can be just what’s needed to give your exercise program a boost. If you feel that your exercise program is in a rut or if you’re looking for some new excitement, consider getting a gift that can help fight exercise boredom. Or consider getting a gift certificate for a personal trainer or to a fun exercise class like dance aerobics or Zumba dancing and before you know it, you’ll be dancing your way into the New Year.
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3. Cook it up. Looking forward to cooking more healthfully in the months ahead? Maybe it’s time to check out some cooking-related gift ideas. A good nonstick pan will help you stir fry dishes with less oil and a good roasting pan will help you roast your veggies to bring out their flavors. Another idea is to get some healthy spices that will encourage you to cook up more flavorful, healthy dishes. If you’ve been considering treating yourself to a water cooler as a way to encourage more water drinking, maybe now’s the time to try a water delivery service.
4. Relax - and enjoy. If stress has been a factor causing you to be an emotional eater, consider stress-reducing gift ideas like a massage gift certificate, relaxation audiotapes or even a stress ball that you can squeeze when the going gets tough. Since exercise is the ultimate stress reducer, consider asking for a new pair of gym shoes. A gift certificate at a running store can be used for exercise-related shoes or clothing that can be used now and into the New Year.
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