Healthy Gift Giving Ideas

Ever wonder why Santa is fat? Well I guessing it is because it’s the time of year to indulge. The holiday season has begun, and there will be so many opportunities to over indulge and over eat. We look forward to the holidays, it is the most festive time of year, but for many of us it can also be the most unhealthiest.

It is a know fact, that if we are not careful, the holiday season is where we can pack on the pounds. Studies show that the amount of weight gain from Thanksgiving to New Years can range from 1-10 pounds. Are you wondering what holiday gifts to give this season? Well check off that list with good healthy gifts. This is definitely the season for temptation, so why not give the gift of health.

According to a recent survey, health-related gift items are topping holiday wish lists and providing a creative way to show just how much you care. The popularity of healthy gift giving has become very popular because of the alarming increases in weight gain and obesity rates in the US.  And the obesity numbers are continually increasing, by 2019 obesity is expected to increase to 43% of the population being obese.

There are many online healthy gift choices to choose from so it doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, by choosing a health-related gift, you’ll be giving someone the gift of healthy living this is a gift that keeps giving long after the holiday season.

Healthy Holiday Gift ideas to give someone special this year:

The Wii Workout System and Accessories (the Wii offers many programs to choose from with a price range starting @ $10.00):

• The Wii fit plus with balance Board
• The Wii 7-in-1 Lady Fitness Workout
• Biggest Loser Challenge Wii Fitness
• The Wii Lady Fitness Workout
• Wii Ankle or Wrist Weights
• Wii Neo Fit-gray
• Intec Wii-action board
• Everlast 2lb Dumbbells
• Wii finess pt. 1 for ownes of Wii Fiit, Wii fit plus, Wii sports resort

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The Wii Fit Plus Cardio Workout is getting some great reviews for its ability to track calories.

The original Wii Fit allows you to track an approximation of your weight, body mass index and calories burned per day. Wii Fit Plus is an enhanced version of the original Wii Fit software, packed with every feature and exercise from the original Wii Fit in addition to new exercises, balance games and tools to personalize your exercise routine. Workouts combine the original Wii Fit activities and selections from 15 new balance games and six new Strength Training and Yoga activities.  Customize your workout! For the first time, you can mix and match which Strength Training and Yoga activities you prefer on a given day, or choose any one of 12 recommended workouts based on your fitness goals.

Exercise Ball with Workout DVD

Exercise fitness with fitball videos

The exercise ball can be a fun way to workout. And along with helping you to lose weight and burn calories it also has some health benefits. The exercise ball works to strengthen your core muscle groups, increasing your balance and overall stability.

Your core muscles refers to the muscles that are in your abdomen and your back. Many people have poor posture so working these muscles will help to improve the strength and alignment of the natural curve in your spine while strengthen your abs.

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An ipod to energize your workout! The ipod shuttle is an affordable gift @ $49.00

• Apple iPod Shuttle
• Apple iPod Nano
• Apple iPod Touch
• Apple iPod Classic
• Apple iPod cover
• Apple ipod armband

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The wave workout program to shape-up at home

The Wave personal gym can firm and tone your entire body while also doing cardio. With the Wave Personal Gym system you will be able to complete over 100 exercises, flatten your abs, burn tons of calories all while getting a great cardio workout.

You can also turn The Wave over to use like a stepper and also complete ab exercises like an ab machine.  The wave is a unique design, with two usable sides—one for stepping and one for rocking and balance training that is fun and interesting.

Breville Panini Press – one of Oprah’s favorite things.
“This is a staple at my house,” Oprah says of the Breville Panini Press. Whether she’s using it to grill or making Stedman her original Love Sandwich, it’s clear Oprah loves this classic favorite thing. “I have personally bought 22 of these as gifts for other people,” she says.

Now, with a 25 percent larger cooking surface, this model of the Breville Panini Press can accommodate up to four sandwiches at once, making it perfect for casual entertaining and quick weeknight meals. It also features an adjustable top plate, nonstick cast aluminum, variable heat controls and a variable angle grilling surface.

This is great cooking tool for healthy eating.

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Other great healthy gift ideas:

• A subscription for the fruit of the month club.
• The Kindle reader – reading a good book is a great hobby. Having a hobby helps people from overeating.
• The herb Saver – one of Oprah’s favorite things.
• Vegetable Steamer

Do you have a healthy holiday get idea? If you do please share your ideas we would all love to hear from you!