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Did You Get a Fitness Gift During the Holidays?

Michele Foley — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:40:31 PST

I love getting fitness gifts! New gear motivates me to exercise, especially when it's stylish workout clothing that speaks to my inner fitness fashionista. And while some people are sensitive about receiving fitness-themed gifts, most of you welcome them. While I didn't get any fitness gifts this holiday, I did spread the love to others; I gifted my Bikram-loving friend with a Manduka Black Mat, grabbed a cute workout tank from Zobha for my roommate, and spoiled the mister with rock climbing gear, wool wicking socks, and a Patagonia jacket. I'm happy to report that they were all stoked on the bounty they received!

Did you get any gifts this year that have you pumped to sweat, strength train, or say "namaste"? Tell us what fitness gifts you received in the comments section below.

Motivate a Friend With a Fitness Gift

FitSugar — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:00:56 PDT

After saying that I hated the look of my all-white gym shoes, I was gifted with a new pair of colorful Nike sneaks this week. And because cute gym clothes motivate me to work out, I immediately started plotting a trip to the gym that night just so I could wear them. The whole episode reminded me of the time that I gave a running tank top to an old roommate. She was so excited and touched by the gift that she was out the door in under an hour to go for a run.

While receiving a fitness gift can be a touchy subject for some, I think for the right person it's perfect motivation. If there is someone in your life who is a fitness fanatic, enjoys getting a little extra push, or is trying out a new sport, consider getting him or her something fitness-y as inspiration. Since I received those Nikes, I have seriously been at the gym every night this week. I guess there is something about having new fitness gear coupled with the thoughtfulness of another person that doubles my motivation. How about you?

What Fitness Gift Did You Receive This Year?

FitSugar — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 03:00:00 PST

Retails sales are down this holiday season, so the headlines keep telling us tell us. Shoppers have been working with tight gift budgets this year. This spending decrease means that expensive gadgets, even health-promoting fitness ones, were less likely to appear under the tree. There are a lot of fitness junkies on my gift list, so while I gave no heart rate monitors or bike computers this year, I want to know if you received a groovy fitness gadget or any fitness gift for that matter. So tell me . . .

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Lil Links: Is Khloé Kardashian Lying to Herself About Her Infertility

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:34:04 PST

Khloé Kardashian's comments about not being pregnant are revealing - The Stir
Sweet Valentine's Day crafts to create with your kids - Parenting
Kristin Davis shows off baby Gemma Rose - Celebrity Baby Blog
What's the deal with breastfeeding and Facebook - Momformation
Kristin Cavallari debuts her baby bump! - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Everything you wanted to know about your placenta - FitPregnancy
Signs you're ready for baby number two! - The Bump
Valentine gadgets for the man in your life – Tecca
Video of child without clothes in snow sparks outrage? - Yahoo! Shine
Valentine's Day gifts for your kids - Real Simple

11 Things You Need to Throw Away

Emily Co — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:05:07 PST

The first step to taking care of yourself and de-stressing is to make sure that your environment is in order. Seeing your house full of clutter can affect your mood negatively and make your personal space seem like a place you want to escape from, rather than something to look forward to coming home to. Organize a "throwing out" day every month to make sure that you don't have clutter building up. Here are some things you should consider purging from your home:

Old magazines. Get rid of old magazines you have lying around because chances are, you aren't going to read them again. Find places where you can donate your magazines to such as child care centers, doctor's offices, nail salons, nursing homes, and libraries. If there's an article that really speaks to you, scan a digital image of it and keep it in your computer. Or keep a folder of magazine clippings if you like saving magazine articles.
Receipts, bills, and documents. Throw away receipts for items that you aren't planning on returning, and ones that you won't need to use come tax time. If you're wary of throwing away receipts, you can make a digital copy of them with a basic scanner, a pricey specialized receipt scanner ($174), or a smartphone app ($2). See here for a full list of documents you should keep forever or temporarily.
Clothes. Use the two-year-rule for clothes - get rid of apparel that you haven't worn in two years. Sell them to a thrift store (find a thrift store at thethriftshopper.com) or donate them to the needy.
Books. Go through your bookshelf and gather together books you haven't touched in months and ones that you aren't planning on rereading. Be realistic and make sure you're ruthless. If you haven't touched it in a year, you're most likely not going to read it again. Sell the books on Amazon, Craigslist, or eBay. You can even trade them for something else on swap.com. You can always donate them as well!
Medicine and vitamins. Take a look at your medicine closet and clear out drugs that have expired, medicine that has sat on your shelf for too long, or ones that you no longer use. First, check to see what the proper disposal methods are for the medication, and if you can't find any, check to see if your community has a drug take-back program. If there isn't a program near you, then the FDA advises mixing medicine with "used coffee grounds or kitty litter" in a container or sealable bag before throwing it away to make the drugs less appealing.

For more things to throw away, read on.

Geeky Desserts For Your Valentine's Day Sweet

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:44:57 PST

We've got you covered with 50 unique Valentine's Day date ideas for geeks, and if you're hoping to skip the store-bought gifts in favor of something made from the heart this year, get inspired by these delectable desserts fit for your favorite geek.

Lil Links: Crunchy Moms Get the "Things Girls Say" Treatment

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:32:08 PST

Things "crunchy mamas" say is spot-on! - The Stir
Gwyneth Paltrow wants to maintain her marriage and her family - Celebrity Baby Scoop
The maternity sweater dress has a star following - Celebrity Baby Blog
Olympic runner Deena Kastor talks about breastfeeding - FitPregnancy
A parent's guide to surviving tax season - Parenting
Being supportive can help baby's brain development - The Bump
I hate hearing about your gifted child - Momformation
Home births are on the rise, but are they safe? - Yahoo! Shine
Nontoxic nail polish with colors kids will want to wear - Cool Mom Picks
Easy DIY Valentine's Day ideas? - Real Simple

Enter to Win a $500 Under Armour Gift Card

FitSugar — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:43:34 PST

It's the New Year and time to get back on track, jump-start your January, and get fit for 2012. We've dedicated the month of January to helping you set your path for the rest of the year. Each week we've broken down different fitness fundamentals, and we're ending the month by focusing on all-around healthy living. And we're giving away amazing prizes to help you meet your goals for the year.

This week we're giving away apparel from Under Armour - perfect for every workout, from yoga and Pilates to kickboxing and boot camps. Enter below and you could be one of two lucky winners to receive a $500 gift card to Under Armour!

This giveaway has ended.

Check us out on Facebook where we will be keeping our own fitness diary and providing tips, advice, recipes, and workouts for all of our fans. If you're craving more fitness gear and goodies, enter our Asics giveaway for a year's supply of Asics running shoes and our KIND Healthy Snacks and Magimix giveaway for a year's supply KIND Healthy Snacks and a Magimix Food Processor. Good luck!

The Ultimate Guide to Fitness Gifts

Susi May — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:04:32 PST

We are in the home stretch for holiday shopping. And there's no need to fret if you're having difficulty finding just the right gift for the fitness fanatic or health food junkie in your life; we've got you covered. We've rounded up 162 of our fave fit gifts with finds in all price ranges from hoodies to tanks, for runners to yogis. Take a peek at our picks!

5 Mistakes You're Making at the Grocery Store - and How to Prevent Them

Zelana Montminy — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:51:11 PST

Grocery shopping. It's something we all do, but it helps to have a strategy in place before hitting the aisles to ensure you're making the best decisions for yourself. Watch this video and learn how best to navigate your local grocery for the healthiest purchases.

There are only a few days left to enter our Get Fit For 2012 giveaways with prizes to jump-start your January: a year's worth of sneakers from Asics, a $500 gift card for Under Armour, a new food processor from Magimix, and KIND snacks for a year!