Savoring the moment is something that can offer great fulfillment in life. Sometimes we think this is reserved for major life events life like the birth of a child, graduation from college or a wedding uniting two lives but our journey here on earth holds many meaningful moments. Think back about your past. What comes to mind? No doubt there are important moments that jump out like the ones listed above but chances are there might be small things as well. What you ate on a certain night, a moment spent with a close friend, a time when you felt truly happy, a chance encounter with a stranger that made a difference to you and even the perfect day spent outside looking at the scenery around you.

 

As far as I know we only get one life and we have to live it well. Sometimes that means releasing fear and taking chances. Sometimes it means accepting that the life plan we set for ourselves when we were young might not be the one with which we end up. Despite that one thing we can do in life in an effort to feel truly fulfilled is savor the moment. Stop and take the time to pause and bring memories to consciousness. Capture the feeling and bottle it up. You will need these memories as you grow old. You might not recognize it now but age brings wisdom and wisdom makes me realize that moments become the tapestry of our lives. They are here today and gone tomorrow.

 

With that, I’m going upstairs to watch my youngest sleep. To remember what it feels like to see him at age 9, to soak in his innocence and to try and imprint that on my soul so that as we both grow I’ll have that memory. That’s my moment today.

 

Happy Mother’s Day.

XOX– Kim

 

Time Management

Most people will complain that they don’t have the time to work out and be in the best shape they can be. This is complete and utter nonsense! The president of the United States and some of the most successful business men, doctors, and lawyers have time to work out daily. How is this possible? They know how to manage their time! Maybe you have a busy workday ahead of you and will be tied up from 730 AM-8 PM. What excuse do you have not to workout in the morning and shower at the gym? An early workout will jumpstart your day and give you a huge surge of energy! Maybe you are tied up all morning and night but get an hour lunch break? Then workout over your lunch break and grab a quick lunch to go! The fact is that we all have a spare 30-45 minutes to workout throughout the day if we manage our time correctly. And you have shortened the amount of time you train as well.

 

Short High Intensity Workouts

If you are training at a high intensity, you do not need to work out for more than 30 minutes per day. This is perfect for any busy person who is living a hectic and fast paced lifestyle. You can burn over 500 calories performing a high intensity interval training session. The fact of the matter is between proper time management and short high intensity workouts, you have no reason not to workout daily.

 

Switch Your Music Playlist

Sometimes lack of motivation when working out can be as simple as some new music to listen too. Research has been shown that you are likely to train harder when you have a brand new music playlist consisting of your favorite music. It will sidetrack your mind and you will be able to train harder and trick your mind not to focus on the physical pain.

 

Change the Gym Atmosphere

Sometimes a little change of atmosphere can get you over a fitness slump. The fact is that every gym or fitness arena gives off a different vibe and can either be a positive or negative thing for you. Some people like working out in small uncrowded gyms while others prefer large gyms that are crowded. I have always been a fan of extremely large and modern gyms that are semi crowded because they give me certain energy and I feed off other people training hard around me. I have always found I am much more motivated in a large and crowded gym. Whatever your preference is, make sure to find a gym that suits your needs.

 

Set a Definable Fitness Goal

You are always more likely to be motivated when you have an actual goal that you are working towards. Maybe your goal is to have a six pack by the summer so you have more confidence and can enjoy your time at the beach. Maybe it is to lose a certain amount of weight. For some people it might be to gain a set amount of lean muscle. Whatever your fitness goal is, set a definable goal that you can achieve in a set period of time. I like to make 3 month fitness goals and 9 month fitness goals. It always keeps me on track and keeps me motivated. You have to think about how great it will feel to achieve the goal, and ignore the short term pain that you would be going through. Remember that greatness is achieved in small steps every single day. No one achieves greatness overnight.

 

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Author: Troy write's for ItsAboutTreadmills.com. He has been involved with the site since September '12. Troy has written some reviews on treadmills as well as some interesting informational content for the site. When he is not producing content, he trains clients as well as participate in some modelling within the fitness industry.

 

 

My website finally launched yesterday and no sooner than I share it with the world it goes down (bandwidth exceeded). My inbox is jammed with emails from people asking how to view it. I hit the gym fairly early hoping to capitalize on my motivation before it wanes and my class is cancelled. Having not brought the proper attire to do another activity there I leave and while walking out get a call from my son’s school. My son’s teacher is following-up with her increasing concerns about his school work and focus. This comes as no surprise to me, seeing that a tremendous amount of my time lately has been taken up my trying to help him with his struggles. After hanging up the phone I get to my car to see someone has hit my car. My phone is buzzing off the hook with people texting me interested in talking about their projects. I feel bad, it’s not that I don’t want to talk; I just legitimately have limited time this week. After all, I’m barely making time to shower! I drive home, walk in the house, see the sink has leaked all over the place again. The plumbers told me 2 days ago it’s a $5000 fix, and did their best to patch it for now. I guess it didn’t work. It’s noon. No website, no workout, frustration over how to be a good mom and still manage a career, and all I really want is a peanut butter rice cake, which I can’t eat because I am trying to lean out. Truth be told, I’m probably even downplaying the extent to some of these struggles in this blog post. One, because most people who read this probably don’t know me all that well and 2) I try my best to me optimistic and don’t want this to sound like any complaining. Read on, there’s a message in here.

 

Now what? I could give up. I could wallow, complain, and lose hope. The reality is though that life will keep moving regardless of my attitude. I can choose to allow things to frustrate me, or I can choose to change the way I think about them. I decided last night when I went to bed, thinking today would be an awesome day, what my plan was to deal with these challenges that seem to be coming fast and furious and make me feel very alone in the world. My best attempt to figure out how to handle this resulted in this list.

 

I Will Be Grateful

No matter how frustrated, hurt or sad I am I will write down five things I am grateful for as a reminder that I am privileged. Thinking about the positive helps us deal more effectively with the negative.

 

I Will Not Compare Myself to Other People

I think it is really easy to begin to get frustrated with your life circumstances because you look around and feel like others have everything going for them. Consider this, you are the sum of the 5 people you with whom you spend the most time. So, naturally you should surround yourself with successful, fortunate, optimistic, healthy go-getters. Of course when you do that it’s easy to feel like you are not doing a good enough job in life. It’s also challenging when other are living lives you wish you had. Let me give you an example. As a girl I dreamt of a having a family. Having not had the easiest childhood myself I was completely committed to providing my kids someday with that.   I thought I’d have the traditional family. That’s what I wanted. My life didn’t turn out like that. Since my children were born we’ve encountered unique challenges. They limit our ability to do certain things. I experience motherhood much differently than most of the women I know. That said, I found at one point I had to stop comparing myself to others. The paradigm shift had to occur in order for me to move forward. I let go of who I was in relation to others, accepted my circumstance and learned to work within it. I still actively have to remind myself to do this on a regular basis.

 

I Will Appreciate Others Successes and Good Intentions

When things are not going well it’s very easy to criticize other’s happiness. I just read a post by someone on Facebook and it said, “just eat right, it’s that simple”. While the message was a positive one I noticed for a fleeting moment I thought to myself, “That’s easy for you to say, the chef you hired seems to do a good job of ensuring you always eat right”. The reality is the message is a good one. I don’t know the personal struggles others are going through, much the way most people don’t know mine. My place is not compare, but to appreciate people for whom they are and what they represent. Actively appreciating other success makes us a better people, and better people have a way of handling life challenges well.

 

I Will Have True Grit

True grit is often seen in highly successful people. Sometimes we assume people achieve success and happiness because they don’t struggle, they have it easy, they were handed things. That’s not usually the case. Successful people refuse to give up. They fall off the band wagon, recognize they did, and climb back up. Note here – THEY FALL OFF THE BANDWAGON. So it’s not to say that they don’t make mistakes or slip. It is to say they begin talking to themselves, they feed their mind with positive messages and they get back up. This is who I want to be. I forgive myself, get back up, try again. Another day, another opportunity to be great.

 

We are a work in progress. The truth is none of us really figure out the meaning of life or how to live it properly until we die. Had we only known then what we do now, it would have been easier. It’s not supposed to be easy though. The challenges give us perspective. They make us great. The more challenges the more opportunity to overcome. The more you overcome, the greater you are. Would you rather be the person that starts at ground 0 and climbs to 9000 feet or the person who starts at 9000 and climbs to 9010. Who wins?

 

Signing off now and going to meditate for 10 minutes. I plan to feed my mind with positivity. I don’t know how this day will end, or this year for that matter, but I will tell you one thing. If it’s in my power, I will not let it defeat me!

Eat clean, live fit, be amazing.

xox – Kim

I’m asked almost weekly if I intend to do another physique competition, to which I respond, likely not. I caveat that by saying that participating in such an event changed my life forever and here’s why.

 

Standing on stage I was likely as close as I could get to what some people deem beautiful. Months spent sculpting the perfect body, although I still had many imperfections, I’d argue that I was pretty toned and fit looking. Hair perfectly curled, make-up on, all dolled up and ready to present myself. I stood there in a quiet moment looking in the mirror at myself. I could see something sad in my eyes. “Where are you Kim? Where’s your heart right now?   Is this where you belong?” I thought to myself. I was forced to dig deep and figure it out. I didn’t know the exact answer at that point but as the months past after I think I discovered it.

 

Despite being told how beautiful, fit and toned I looked then, I didn’t feel it. What’s beauty? I guess I describe it now as a glow, and inner-warmth that radiates onto others like the sun. It’s the ability to challenge yourself to grow but happily accept that you are enough. Its health and wellness and balance embodied in a person and their pursuits. It’s an inner-confidence, one that doesn’t need reassurance from others that their existence, be it physical or otherwise, is valued.

 

So there I stood facing beauty. This is what I’d been looking for all these years. I’d arrived. I smiled, said okay, and walked away. I now know what it feels like to be “that girl”. To present the perfect package physically and to be judged based upon that. While a worth wild personal pursuit for many, for me, I realized it was not a standard I could maintain, nor did I want to. This realization led me to a much deeper appreciation for people, beauty and gratitude. I see the world differently now.

 

Sometimes we have to experience things like this in order to shape our perspective. That’s the amazing part of life. We define and redefine who we are over time. With age and experience come wisdom and the knowledge that life is much deeper and more complex than we had originally anticipated. Experience has taught me that beauty isn’t found in anything you can physically see. The best way to find it is close your eyes. Do you feel it? That’s the goal now. If someone never looked you, would they be inspired and taken with your beauty. I think on that a lot. I try and look into people’s souls and see what’s there. I remember that beauty is much more than shapely arms, perfect legs and washboard abs. It’s peace, happiness, love, grace, mindfulness, acceptance and warmth. Chase that goal, and let the rest fall in line.

The ambulance sirens roared down the street and people surrounded me. I could feel the calmness of the man behind me with his hands on my shoulders whispering “you’re okay” as he held a towel on my head to stop the bleeding. I barely opened my eyes so I’ll likely never know who he was, but I’ll always remember him. Moments like this make you realize how much you need people. I was helpless at that moment and he was a source of strength in some small way.

 

As they placed me on the stretcher and bolted me down I began to feel claustrophobic and tried to distract myself. Some of the first thoughts I had on impact. 1) Please let me be okay, my children still need me. 2) Please don’t take running from me. It’s one of the main ways I manage to get through life with perspective. 3) As I began to feel my limbs come back to life and realize although I might look terrible I could move I thought, this will at least make for some good writing inspiration.

 

I’ve accepted my life will always have an element of craziness. I think it’s my destiny. Every time things are smooth sailing for too long something happens which causes deep reflection in me. I’ve been a bit caught up lately in what might seem like trivial matters. I worry about career goals, stress that my house is a mess, feel like I should be more productive, concern myself that I am not as fast of a runner as I want to be, not as savvy as I need to be, not accomplished as I strive to be and sometimes not as “fit” looking as I ultimately hope to be. People just look at me oddly when I share these things, so I realize they are somewhat irrational, but we all have goals, and when we achieve them we set new ones, constantly striving to be better. It reminds me of the disappointment Olympic athletes face when they land a second place metal. They wanted a first place finish so they are let down, but to the rest of the world they achieved an amazing goal. When we throw our whole heart into something and don’t hold back we risk disappointment, but when we succeed we experience elation that makes it worth it. That’s just the way of life.

 

I soaked in every moment of the impact and the events that proceeded. I knew I was going to be okay as the doctors around me in the trauma room reassured me it was likely nothing permanent but I kept thinking of those with experiences such as this who are not as fortunate. I spent the day at the hospital and walked away with a large gash in my head, bruises on my side, a pulled calf muscle and sprained fingers. I know I’ll struggle with recovering from this as one of the worst things for me personally is to be told to sit still and do nothing. I am going to do my best to rest and recover while I need to though while being mindful of this thought. In just a blink of an eye things can be taken from you. Your entire life could change. As I was running that morning I was thinking of all the things I was so grateful for, one being my health and mobility. I’ve been meaning to start a gratitude journal as way to be mindful of all the things in my life for which I have to be grateful. That starts today, alongside a commitment to never take things for granted. You never know what the future holds.     

 

Some years back as I regained control of my physical health, fitness jumped to the forefront of my priorities. It was “my” time, and whether it as an hour or 20 minutes it was time I was unwilling to give up, regardless of what else had to get done. Those precious moments I spent working on myself physically gave me much more than I ever bargained for, they gave me perspective, enlightenment and faith. I can’t say faith was a huge priority through much of my thirties but I can say that in my solidary runs, quiet moments of yoga and even time spent pushing myself in any physical capacity, things became clear for me. I learned why spirituality matter.

 

Faith and spirituality go hand-in-hand to me. Everyone experiences this differently, but what matters is that there is something you connect with that’s greater than you. It’s easy to get to a point where we feel like the universe is revolving around us. We get so caught up in our doings that we lose sight of the bigger picture. Much of my happiness, as it turns out, comes at moments where I remember this and focus outward. In my greatest struggles, I turn to fitness and it reminds me to think bigger than I. I suddenly feel at ease knowing that there is a plan for me, and I just need to be wise enough to read the signs and trust my intuition to guide me there.

 

Family is the support network that accompanies me on my journey of life, the handful of individuals we’d drop anything for if needed. Everyone needs people like this, and we don’t need hundreds, we need a few. Exercise helps me make sense of my relationships. A priority for me is surrounding myself with positivity and people I hope to emulate. As I run, I often inventory my relationships. Where am I spending my time, am I supporting those most important to me, and I making attempts to expand that network and are the people around me building me up or holding me back. The answers to those questions are often found when I take the time to exercise.

 

Fitness, faith and family are intricately connected to me. No one part of that equation can be removed. If it was I’d lose balance and perspective. I often feel like if you allow yourself enough time to focus on fitness and make it a part of your life, at some point you will experience enlightenment. You will have moments of clarity. Running does this for me. It helps me make sense of life.

 

So to the many I work with who come to me wanting to improve their body or feel better about themselves I offer this. Your initial goal could simply be to lose weight, change your physique or get healthy. Those are worthy goals and worth the pursuit. However, the most important reason you need to stick with it is because fitness will change your life in so many more ways than you thought possible. As your physical health changes, other elements of your life transform as well. You’ll think more clearly, build more positive relationships and if dedicated, figure out why you are here on earth. You’ll identify your unique mission. Finally, as a perk for your hard work, you’ll see how just by taking the journey you begin to inspire others to do so. “If she can do it so can I,” people will begin to say. No truer words have ever been spoken.

The treatment process for cancer, whether it be for breast cancer or mesothelioma, can take a lot out of the body. Some of the side effects are nausea and severe fatigue, as well as any changes brought on by surgical procedures. Regular physical activity can alleviate these symptoms and help the patient avoid gaining weight, which can happen with treatment. Exercise also provides a boost in mental health, which can suffer significantly during treatment.

 

It is important to note that since cancer can have a large effect on a patient's energy, it may be best to start off conservatively and work up to lengthier workouts as the body gets stronger. It is essential to consult a physician to develop a program that is right for you and your situation because each diagnosis is unique and requires attention.

When developing a program, it is important to stay motivated and find ways to enjoy your workouts. So, patients should choose enjoyable activities and then build a routine around those. Some treatment centers and hospitals offer exercise programs, and for those patients who are not able to come to a facility, programs may be mailed or obtained through the Internet as well. Depending on the person, some may benefit from group exercises while others may strive in a more personal workout setting such as their home.

 

Many patients who engage in exercise during and after treatment report feeling a sense of normalcy, accomplishment, and physical strength. While it may not be possible for patients to meet the same fitness goals they did prior to diagnosis and treatment, being physically active in some way can help them accomplish more than they would by staying sedentary.

 

Physical activity is not a cure for the disease, but it is a big step on the road back to regained health. The list of benefits goes on and on and for anyone diagnosed with cancer, it is definitely worth the time to incorporate physical activity into your routine. However light or vigorous your workout may be, it will help lead to happier and longer life.

 

Then one day as I sat in my kitchen, multi-tasking, cooking, writing, updating Facebook, and helping my kids with homework my youngest son looked at me and said “Can we spend the day together this weekend?” It was a rarity that I had the weekend “off”, but “off” in my mind was going to be filled with cleaning, catching up on administrative tasks, writing, and goal setting. I thought for a moment. “Yes,” I proclaimed. That weekend we set out on a hike, followed by our trip to the coffee shop. We shared a cinnamon muffin (yes, a treat!) and sat drinking our hot drinks together and just talking. It felt good.

 

That night when I lay in bed, my mind wandering like it always does, it struck me. I need to slow down. I don’t have a lot of moments where I am not thinking of a million things. I’m often planning my next three days in my head as I go through my current day, and in doing that, I’m missing moments.

 

It’s important to not become complacent. To challenge yourself to do better, to work hard and to goal set. It’s also important sometimes to slow down. To grab hold of that happy place, the place inside you that’s not overexerted and not too slow. Finding that spot requires you to slow your mind down and be present, even for just a moment.

 

My new goal became to have those moments on a regular basis. Yoga allows for that in my life, as do my long solidary runs, quiet moments in the early morning, and special moments with family and friends. I aim to be completely present. A funny thing happens when you begin to recognize the need for that and make concerted efforts to make it happen. You become more productive. My creativity soars, I feel alive, I feel well, I express more gratitude, my health is better and I work more efficiently.

 

In 2013 my goal is to be more mindful. To take in each moment, know when to slow down and know when to speed up. I want to allocate time everyday where I silence my mind and become completely present. I challenge you to try this. Truly assess whether this is how you live. Plan a day where for 10 minutes you sit in silence. Make plans with a friend and leave your phone at home. Commit to being in nature for the day and focus on taking in your surroundings or try meditating. Not only will you get to know yourself again, if you are anything like me, you may find you become a better person as a result.

• I’d never published anything in a newspaper, magazine or book.
• I wasn’t an agency-approved talent, and had done little modeling work for money.
• I did not have a clearly defined personal brand or much of a Website.
• I hadn’t styled for commercial projects or for private clients.
• I’d never been in a pageant.
• I wasn’t a sponsored athlete.
• I’d never acted or been in a commercial.
• I didn’t represent any brands, or for that matter, I didn’t even know how to connect with companies to do that.
• I’d never been a finalist in a modeling contest.
• I’d never been on the cover of a magazine. As a matter of fact, I’d never really done much work for magazines. I had been paid minimally for the work I’d done, and in many cases I’d done things for free.
• I didn’t know how to really cook anything.
• I’d never been asked to speak to large groups of people on topics such as fitness or fashion.
• I’d never coached anyone on-set at a photo shoot.
• I’d never been sought as an expert on anything.
• I’d never produced a project from start to finish.
• I’d never written anything on empowerment or body image.
• My blog was only beginning and had not been seen by many people.
• I wasn’t an ambassador for anything.

Fast forward one year, and I found myself starting to check off all those things on my goal sheet. How did that happen? There are a lot of ways, but most importantly it was this…

 

Say “Yes”

I don’t advocate saying “yes” to everything but when you want to learn, gain experience, and achieve something, you have to start saying “yes”. Don’t try and create the perfect circumstance before you say “yes”. I often here people making excuses for not running at things. In my field, it’s things like this, “I’m not in shape enough, I don’t know how to write, I’ve never modeled, I’m not a signed talent yet, I don’t have the money, I don’t have the connections, I’m not athletic enough, I’ve never acted, I’ve never ran a business, or I don’t have the certifications I need.”

I’m not suggesting that I didn’t have those reservations myself. I most certainly did. As a matter of fact, people are still surprised to learn I am not a certified personal trainer. People told me I’d never get booked for fitness writing jobs without it. Some suggested that I wouldn’t get signed having limited experience modeling at the age of 38. Now I’m launching a cookbook with my business partner, and I hadn’t made much more than macaroni and cheese just a few years ago. Here’s the way I approached things though. If there was ever anything you wanted to do, that interested you, that you thought you could learn to love, then say “yes” and figure it out later. That is scary!!!!! You commit with the full knowledge you could fail miserably… and fail I have! But in committing to the act, you learn and grow. You force yourself to work hard; getting better with each step. The quality of my writing has increased ten-fold since I pitched my first article in 2011. The only reason that happened was because I ran at it.

 

Don’t Think too Narrowly About What You’re Willing to Do

People tend to define specific goals and not waiver from them much. It’s important to stay open to new opportunities. As we chase goals, we evolve and discover new talents. Others also begin to see things in you as well. I remember adding an album to Facebook, Foods I Eat, after hearing someone say, “I don’t know why people post things like that, no one cares what people eat.” I did it anyway because I started to like making healthy meals and figured I might as well share my meals. Guess what, it turns out that that person was wrong. Not everyone cares about health recipes, but some people definitely do care. My inbox was slammed with people asking for recipes, advice and ideas as well as sending me notes of appreciation. “Wow, I’m glad I did that,” I thought to myself. From there I figured that I should try and get some articles or recipes published; so I did. Lo and behold, a few companies took notice and contacted me. The results will hopefully bear fruit in 2013.

 

Work Beyond What You Think You are Capable

At the end of the day you have to work for it! Unless you are one of the select few who does nothing and receives everything, achievement is going to require time, energy and effort. It is not going to be easy! Nothing worth having ever is. People often say they want to do things but they are not willing to put in the effort. If you follow your passion and pay careful attention to the kinds of things that make you happy and the people who you are drawn to, your path will unfold. Set goals that legitimately require you to go all out for. We are often capable of much more than we think we are. Ask yourself, “How bad do I want it,” and let that be your compass. If you want it bad enough, you will work for it; and if you work for it, and don’t quit, chances are you will eventually get it. At the very least, by pursuing your goal, you’ll gain experiences and opportunities that you might never have thought possible.

Best of luck chasing your goals in 2013! Go out and be amazing! I know you can!

 

Fitmark Bags

These versatile and stylish bags are the perfect for just about anything. With many styles and colors, they make great bags to take to not only take to the gym but also for any other occasion. They are made for durability and functionality. The latest in fitness fashion, these bags will be a big hit for all the adults on your holiday list. www.FitmarkBags.com

 

NamaSTAY yoga towels

If you have never tried hot yoga there is no time like the “present” (no pun intended). Pair a gift certificate to your local hot yoga studio with one of these yoga towels. Uniquely designed, these innovative towels have sleeves to help the towel always stay flat. They are plush and soft and come in a variety of colors.  Added benefit that a portion of the proceeds from these towels go to benefit the Coalition for the Homeless.  See www.NamaSTAYtowel.com

 

Coaches Oats

I love gift baskets and one of the things I enjoy doing is putting together my favorite things in a decorative basket. This holiday season I recently gave a gift with Coaches Oats, a gift certificate to my local Trader Joe’s (www.TraderJoes.com) and a colorful set of bowls. Attached was a recipe I created, Berry Egg Oatmeal, made with Coaches Oats, egg whites, honey, berries and cinnamon. This pairing of items fun, creative gift for the cooks in your life. www.Coachsoats.com

 

The gift of Massage

Massage offer a wealth of benefits. My article on the benefits of massage (http://www.kimmillerstyle.com/health-a-fitness/item/87-massage-therapy-top-10-benefits-for-achieving-your-fitness-goals.html) talks about how helpful massage can be for athletes. For those tackling new fitness goals in 2013, massage can help relieve stress and keep the body exercise ready. There are many places that offer massage. For deals, try calling the local massage schools in your area. They often offer services at a discounted rate. For individuals in the greater Phoenix area, check out Sharon Koski’s services at www.SharonKoski.com.   Sharon has a background in fitness and health and is able to use that to provide her clients high level service and a customized massage.

 

Clean Eating Magazine Subscription

Shipping gifts can get pricy during the holidays. For out-of-town friends and family, consider a subscription to Clean Eating Magazine www.cleaneatingmag.com Clean Eating Magazines is chalked full of healthy recipes, eye catching pictures and helpful articles. This makes a great gift for anyone looking to improve their health in the new year.

 

Pre-Paid Registration for a Local Race

Looking to get the kids moving in the new year? Sign your family up for a local race. There are so many great options for families when it comes to races. Helping kids stay active from a young age aids them in developing healthy habits as an adult. Looking for the perfect race? Visit www.active.com for a list of races in your area.

 

 

Nike Fuel Band

The Nike Fuel Band helps individuals track their activity on a daily basis. You can track your daily actvitiy, set goals and look at your history. Being mindful about your physical activity is one of the best ways to maintain your fitness level and the Nike Fuel Band is a tool to help in that process. Buy a combo husband/wife gift and set challenges for the month. Healthy competition never hurts. Nike Fuel Band available for purchase at http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/lp/nikeplus-fuelband?ref=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%3B_ylt%3DAmaOKv.95Fnih1u3e4v0NlqbvZx4%3Fp%3Dnike%2Bfuel%2Bband%26toggle%3D1%26cop%3Dmss%26ei%3DUTF-8%26fr%3Dyfp-t-701.

 

LunchBots

Make your own kid’s lunchables with these great containers designed to hold fun finger foods. For the holidays, I plan to fill give these as gifts and fill them with almonds, dark chocolate chips, raisins and peanuts. The kid’s on my list can make their own trail mix. Giving treats during the holiday season is often tradition, but why not give them something with some nutritional value packed in a fun container you can use over and over again. Check out Lunch Bots at www.lunchbots.com.

 

Remember, the holidays make a great time to celebrate health and fitness. Use this new year to commit to your goals and get healthy. These great gift ideas will help you along the way. Happy Holidays!