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Win a $100 Gift Card to Whole Foods!

FitSugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:45:00 -0800

We're giving away five Whole Foods gift cards worth $100 each just in time to shop for your Thanksgiving meal!

Unfortunately, the cards are only redeemable in the US and Canada, but you can check out the Whole Foods Market online store locator to find a store near you.

Not doing Thanksgiving at your house this year? Filling your cart with organic yummies while grocery shopping for the week would be a lot more fun with $100 to spend as you wish, wouldn't it?

To enter to win one of the five Whole Foods gift cards, all you have to do is log in and take this fun quiz. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just simply by taking the quiz once you are logged in. However, taking the quiz a second time will NOT increase your chances of winning, since duplicate entries will be ignored.

So take the quiz now!

Win $100 Whole Foods Gift Card!

FitSugar — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 11:45:00 -0800

This giveaway is over and the winners will be announced shortly. Thank you to all who participated.

I'm definitely getting an organic turkey for Thanksgiving. If you're going organic for Thanksgiving too, I want to help you with the tab. Just in time to shop for your T-day meal, I am giving away five Whole Foods gift cards worth $100 each! Unfortunately, the cards are only redeemable in the US and Canada, but you can check out the Whole Foods Market online store locator to find a store near you.

To enter to win one of the five Whole Foods gift cards, all you have to do is log in and take the quiz below. (By the way, your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just simply by taking the quiz once you are logged in.) You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member to take the quiz. So if you're not already a member, just register here for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Also, this part is important: YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO TEAMSUGAR FOR YOUR VOTE TO COUNT.

Interested in more details? Click here for the official rules.

The contest will end on Friday, Nov. 16, at 12:00 p.m. PST, and then I'll randomly select five winners from among the quiz-takers. Make sure to log in and take the quiz before then, and don't forget to e-mail this to all your friends and family so they can have a chance at it too!

Take the quiz

Ho Ho Ho! Healthy Gift Cards

FitSugar — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:05:03 -0800

Sometimes it's tough to pick out the right gift for that special someone. In those cases, a gift card is a great option, especially as a stocking stuffer. It lets the gifted know you're thinking of them but allows them to pick out something they really want or need. But you still want to encourage the people on your list to live healthy lifestyles, right? Here are some gift cards that will do just that.

Patagonia: Great technical clothes for active people, from wicking underwear and warm Capilene tops to windproof fleece jackets.
iTunes: The recipient can buy individual songs, albums, or workout playlists to help motivate her while she exercises.

For all of my picks, read more.

Whole Foods: Not only does this store have terrific organic produce and fresh baked whole grain breads, but it's also a great place to pick up supplements and natural beauty products.
EMS: The recipient can choose between outdoor clothes, shoes, climbing gear, skis, camping gear, and much more.
The North Face: A leader in outdoor clothing, this brand also has gear such as tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, and anything you'd need for your next outdoor adventure.
REI: Perfect for everything from clothes and outdoor gear to gifts for active pet and neat gadgets such as heart rate monitors and two-way radios.
Nike: Great sneakers, clothes, and equipment for the active person.

Fit Gift Guide: Gift Cards

FitSugar — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 02:00:00 -0800

You've only got two more days until Christmas and hopefully you're done with all of your Christmas shopping. If none of my fabulous gift ideas worked for anyone on your list then how about a gift card? Gift cards make great stocking stuffers and easy gift ideas for anyone on your list who's already healthy, or who is looking to get healthy in 2008.

An iTunes gift card means that the recipient can search and download music that motivates them to get moving for their workouts.
Dick's Sporting Goods is a one stop shop for anything sports related. A gift card will help your recipient to buy anything from tennis balls to a new elliptical machine.
Athleta does not do gift cards but they do gift certificates, which are just as good in my book. Being that their gear is a little on the pricier side, a gift card will help your recipient splurge on some really cute stuff.
Amazon sells everything, period. From books to gear to equipment to DVDs, a gift card holder can get some great fitness stuff easily.
Under Armour's clothes are what comes to mind when I think of true workout clothes. Why not get a gift card for that serious gym goer in your life.

iTunes Gift Card	Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Card
Athleta Gift Certificate	Amazon.com Gift Card	Under Armour Gift Card

Win a $150 Gift Card From Nike

FitSugar — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:52:48 -0800

Interested in winning a $150 Nike gift card and haven't left a comment yet? Then read on! You have until noon PST tomorrow (that's Jan. 24) to leave a comment to enter the contest. If you have already left a comment, please don't leave another one, since all duplicate comments will be disregarded. Good luck!

Not only is good gear important for any activity, it can motivate you to, well . . . Just do it! Since, you all voted Nike as your favorite brand of gear, I thought a gift card for some new sneaks might just get you moving in the new year and help you keep that resolution to get fit in 2008.

We are giving away three gift cards, worth $150 each, for shopping at Nike – the gift cards can be used to shop online or at any Nike Store, if you like to try gear on before you buy it.

To enter to win one of the $150 gift cards, all you have to do is leave a comment. (One comment per person; duplicate comments will be disregarded.) You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member to leave a comment. So if you're not already a member, just register here for an account. It takes about 60 seconds! Then you can comment all over the site too.

Interested in more details? Click here for the official rules.

The contest will end on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 12:00 p.m. (PST), and then I'll randomly select three winners from the comments. Don't forget to email this to all your friends and family so they can have a chance at it, too!

Good luck!

And the Winners Are...

FitSugar — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:42:25 -0800

It looks like we all like shopping at Whole Foods! I wish I could give you all gift cards, but alas, I only have five to give away. I would like to thank all who participated in this contest and took the quiz. Don't give up hope; there is aways next time!

So please help me in congratulating the winners of the $100 gift cards for Whole Foods Market.

And the winners are...

Happy shopping and happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

Amazon Gift Cards When You Buy Fitness Gear

FitSugar — Sun, 06 May 2007 02:30:00 -0700

If you're in the market for some home gym equipment, you may want to consider this promotion...

Receive a $25, $50, or $100 Amazon.com gift certificate when you purchase a select Bowflex or Schwinn Fitness product sold by Amazon.com between May 1, 2007 and May 31, 2007. Provided you don't return items that qualified you for the promotion, Amazon.com will e-mail you a gift certificate for a future Amazon.com purchase within 60 days of your original purchase. The Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series (pictured above) is only $199.

Happy shopping.

Gear Review: slotRadio by Sansa

FitSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:20:25 -0800

I love my iPod, but there is a new music player vying for my heart: the slotRadio ($79) by Sansa.

The two-inch-by-two-inch clip-on music player comes with a data card with 1,000 songs from the Billboard music charts, with prearranged playlists by music genre. I tried the additional Health and Fitness mix, which includes the mixes for warmup, cardio, roadwork (cycling), power (lifting), yoga, cooldown, and the even more mellow spa mix.

To see what I thought of this music player, just read more.

I must admit I am a bit technically challenged - ironic since I am a blogger, I know. Even with my latent Luddite ways, I found the slotRadio super easy to use. The instruction manual was simply written with helpful graphics. Open the box, charge the radio, which took about an hour, put in your music card, and go. My inaugural run with the slotRadio was great. It clips onto your clothes and is so small and light you don't even notice it. The volume button is easy to find, as is the skip button. You can easily skip genres, too. I warmed up with Lady Gaga and Nelly and moved onto cardio with a few bands I have never heard of, like VHS or Beta. The slotRadio feels like a pop music education in a good way. This little player is a great way to introduce yourself to new music. However, I had to remove the foam covers from the earbuds to keep them from falling out of my ears.

The video screen features graphics of exercises and lets you know the next song up on the playlist so you can advance easily to find motivational music. The slotRadio is also a real radio. As an NPR junkie, I love that I can switch over to radio and catch up on news or Fresh Air while working out.

I enjoyed the Health and Fitness music card much more than the standard Billboard artist music card. Thankfully, the data cards are easy to change, and there are many options to choose from, including Christmas tunes, '80s and '90s music, Latin, and classical. The extra data cards cost $40. The slotRadio bundle comes with headphones, charger, and Billboard music card. These make a great gift for the musically impaired fitness fanatic in your life.

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We Have a Winner! Three of Them in Fact

FitSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:30:00 -0800

I think I can decisively say that FitSugar readers are motivated by gear! I wish I could give a gift card to each and every one of you, but unfortunately there can only be three winners in this Nike Gift Card Giveaway. So please help me congratulate the three lucky winners!

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lasky

Thanks to all of you who participated in the fun - I think you are all winners really. Don't lose hope though, there are more contests coming soon!

DIY Gift: Heat Soothing Neck Wrap

FitSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:30 -0800

I'm all about the holiday season, and I love giving gifts that my friends can actually use. With that in mind, I've decided to replicate my homemade neck wrap, and give the gift of easy relaxation to all my friends.

Making your own at home is super easy and inexpensive -plus your friends will love using the wrap to unwind. All you need is a sock (preferably a longer, knee sock, but most will stretch out), a bag of rice, and lavender or eucalyptus oil, or dried, if you prefer, and some ribbon and note cards (optional for decorating). To learn how to make your own great gift, just keep reading