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Healthy Gift Ideas For Dad

FitSugar — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:50:00 -0700

Forget the tie this Father's Day. How about getting your dad something that will encourage a long, healthy life? Here are some healthy gift ideas he's sure to appreciate.

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Healthy Gift Ideas For Dad

FitSugar — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:30:00 -0700

Father's Day is this Sunday, June 15, so if you need some last-minute gift ideas, here are a few ways to inspire Dad to live a healthy and active lifestyle (just like you).

Golf gear
Sunglasses
Handheld GPS
Kayak or canoe
A new bike
Water skiing or surfing lessons
A few sessions with a personal trainer
A year subscription to Men's Health magazine
A grill basket for cooking veggies at the next BBQ
A volleyball and net for the backyard
Sport-inspired tie

What are you getting the dad in your life for Father's Day? Share your ideas below.

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Healthy Gift Ideas: Mother's Day

FitSugar — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700

Mother's Day is only a few days away and there are plenty of healthy ways to show your mom you love her, aside from the traditional breakfast in bed or brunch out on the town. Show your mom you love her in ways that help her take care of herself, heaven knows moms generally put themselves on the bottom of the totem pole. Here are a few ideas to inspire a healthy lifestyle, so you can share many more Mother's Days together.

Gift certificate for a massage
A few sessions with a personal trainer
Gift card to a local gear store so she can pick up some new sneakers or yoga capris
Plan a hike or bike ride together - get her a lumbar pack and fill it with healthy snacks
A subscription to a food, health, or fitness magazine
Some home fitness equipment like a gym ball, resistance band or tube, dumbbells, or a weighted hula hoop - get her a DVD to go along with it
Sign the two of you up for a fitness or wellness retreat

What else? To find out read more.

Go to a yoga, Pilates, step aerobics, or other fitness class together
Spend the morning at a farmers' market and then make lunch together
Send her some organic flowers or a potted houseplant
Make her a mix of your favorite workout or relaxation music
Have her over for a healthy homemade dinner.

Do you have any other ideas? Share them in the comment section below.

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Holiday Eating Tip: Healthier Easter Basket

FitSugar — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:45:00 -0700

Easter is coming up this Sunday, and for those of you who celebrate and are also trying to watch your weight, this means another holiday of dealing with candy and sweets. The positive side is that there is no rule that says you have to fill your Easter basket with pounds of chocolate eggs and jellybeans. Fill your basket with these healthier alternatives instead:

Carrots (since the Easter Bunny likes to share)
Fresh fruit
Homemade cookies that are filled with healthy ingredients like oats, raisins, dried cranberries, walnuts, and dark chocolate chips
Bars of Dark chocolate
Colored eggs made with homemade dyes
Dark chocolate covered peanuts, pretzels, or raisins
Mini banana bread muffins
Fitness DVDs
A scented candle
Animal shaped hand soaps (my girls love these)

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A jar of all fruit jam
Energy bars
A potted plant
Small picture frames
Trail mix
Herbal teas and a mug
A CD of relaxing music
For kids: a coloring book, colored pencils, puzzles, small toys, stuffed bunnies, stickers, play-doh, magnets, disposable cameras, packets of seeds and gardening tools, plastic eggs filled with coins or beads, Silly Putty (it even comes in its own egg), and books about Easter.

Fit's Tips: I don't believe in denying yourself anything, especially during special family and holiday times. Make sure you do enjoy the treats you love, but do so in moderation. So if you get a 12 inch chocolate bunny then you may just want to eat one ear, instead of the entire bunny in one sitting.

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Healthy Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day

FitSugar — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:00:00 -0800

Valentine's Day is coming up, a day to celebrate your love for your friends and family. Why not show how you care with gifts that encourage a healthy and fit lifestyle?

Here are some ideas:

Go away for a weekend of skiing.
Get a bottle of red or white wine, since it's beneficial to your health.
Take a winter hike and pack a picnic.
Hire a personal chef to make you a healthy meal.
Plan a fitness related getaway, or sign up for an all day workshop.
Give blood together. Helping others is a great way to share your love.
Sign up for a private Couples Yoga session or buy a Lovers' Yoga book.

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Give organic flowers.
Or some yummy Dagoba Organic Chocolates. Not only is it delicious, but chocolate can help reduce coughs and soothe sore throats, increases blood flow, and lowers blood pressure.
How about red or pink fitness gear, dumbbells, or a gym bag?
Give a beautiful mug and some damiana tea -it's considered an aphrodisiac.
Treat both of you to a copy of the Dance of the Kama Sutra fitness DVD that is all about putting you in touch with your body and heart.

Have any other healthy ideas? Then please share them below.

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Healthy Gift Ideas for Father's Day

FitSugar — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:45:00 -0700

Forget the tie this Father's Day. How about getting your dad something that will encourage a long, healthy life? Here are some healthy gift ideas:

A massage to relieve stress and ease sore muscles, especially if dad has chronic pain.
1 year subscription to Men's Health magazine

Dark chocolate golf balls (Set of 3 for $6.00) - remember dark chocolate is good for us!
A bottle of red wine - full of healthy antioxidants that fight disease.
A Grill Basket, also called a Wok Topper ($24.99), so he can cook up some healthy veggies instead of a steak every time he BBQs.
Home visit from a Personal Trainer - The trainer can come to your dad's home and show him exercises and routines to help him reach his health and fitness goals. You can get 1 session or a few, depending on your budget.
Surprise your dad and plan a day hike, long bike ride, a doubles tennis match against your mom and sibling, a fun run, an afternoon of golf, or whatever sport or exercise your dad is into. It's great to support and encourage each other to be active.

You have only a few more days to buy a gift - Father's Day is Sunday, June 17th.

Register For Your Wedding the Healthy Way

FitSugar — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:15:00 -0700

It's never too early to get in shape for your wedding, but you also can't be blamed for thinking about the wedding gifts right off the bat. You can go the traditional route and register for home and kitchen items, or you can mix it up with some fitness-related finds, from tandem bikes to gym memberships.

I was actually surprised to find a number of online retailers that let you register for fitness-related gifts. Even if you're already married or not getting hitched anytime soon, these make great gift ideas for any fit newlyweds on your list. To see what I've come up with, read more.

Yoga and Pilates Gear: Alternative online retailer Gaiam has a gift registry where you can choose from yoga gear and DVDs, as well as Pilates accessories and exercise balls.
At-Home Fitness Equipment: Through Amazon's wedding registry, you can register for items like treadmills, dumbbells, and other gym equipment for your new love nest.
Outdoorsy Options: Hiking and camping enthusiasts should check out the gift registry at REI, where you can shop for everything from climbing and cycling gear to tandem kayaks.

Did any of you register for fitness-related wedding gifts? If so I'd love to hear your stories. To see all of our wedding coverage, check out IDoSugar.com.

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Gifts Every Healthy Cook Wants

FitSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:59 -0800

If you give the cook in your life more reason to get into the kitchen, chances are you'll be rewarded with a delicious meal. Here are our picks for what we think will make healthy cooks even happier come gift time.

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FitSugar — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:50:03 -0800

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8 Healthy Gift Ideas For Mom

FitSugar — Wed, 06 May 2009 08:00:00 -0700

This Sunday is Mother's Day, so why not get the person who has cared for and nurtured you your whole life a present that does the same for her? Here are some healthy gift ideas.

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