Kymberly Williams-Evans, MA & Alexandra Williams, MA
Thanksgiving is over and we know from your messages and comments that some of you took those few extra steps to avoid those few extra bites! Since this is A.MER.I.CA, that means it’s now time to go shopping, right? Okay, that was a little tongue in cheek, because we do actually like to find gifts for our loved ones, but that whole “get up before you go to bed just to get pepper sprayed by the crazed woman who wanted clear access to the gaming consoles” is not for us!
Crazed Shoppers & Pepper Spraying Cop
So we’re going to suggest a few gifts that are fitness and health related. Suuuur-prise, suuur-prise!
I Crave Results AND Angie Miller's Abs
First up is Angie Miller’s “Crave Results” strength and cardio DVD. Here at the Fun and Fit ranch, we are sticklers for good form, technique, knowledge, modifications, progressions and attention to the latest research.
Alexandra: Angie does an excellent job incorporating:
- progressions from easier to more challenging
- explanation of technique and muscles being worked
- balance work
- core moves
- crossing midline (which really helps the brain)
- tempo changes (which also really help the brain)
- modifications (both for the moves and the equipment)
- interesting choreography that’s easy to follow, yet unique
- smooth transitions
I’d move the static stretches from the warm-up over to the cool-down, but that’s essentially my only quibble with it. I am a huge fan of substance, safety and effectiveness, and “Crave Results” is a workout I definitely recommend. And I rarely say that. You can get it at Angie’s site for $19.99, plus the cost of hand weights and the optional resistance tube.
Next up is another gift you can order online: Pure Bliss Eats is a brand new fit fare site by fellow FitFluential Ambassador, Nicole Culver.
PB & Choco Chip Granola by Pure Bliss. Exactly!
Alexandra: The holidays are associated with food, and we are not here to change that. But there’s no culture rule that says holiday food has to be crap! Pure Bliss Eats treats are organic, healthful and oh-so-appealing. If I told you the ingredients, you’d think, “Oh, a health food with stuff I never heard of.” So instead I’ll tell you the names of a few of the treats: Instant Boost Chocolate Balls, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins, Apple Spice Granola, and even Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins. My package is arriving soon, so you just know I’ll be posting pictures of myself eating up with a smile! I just made up a new motto for these: “Get the good without the guilt.” After you try them, let me know if you agree!
Kymberly: We would be amiss (or two misses; or is that a hit and a miss, with me being the “hit”?) if we did not mention the ultimate stocking stuffer–our digital and e-books: “73 Exercise Quotes to Help You Get and Stay in Shape,” the companion e-book, 63 Motivational Quotes to Help You Get and Stay in Shape,” and “Mind Your Fitness,” another collection of motivational sayings, exhortations, quotes, and “blurbs,” co-published with another FitFluential Ambassador pal, Heather Frey of SmashFit. So if you are looking for gifts under $5 or even under $2, then odds are good you will stay on track and under budget with these babies!
These gift ideas sort of cover Fitness, Feeling Good and Food! We weren’t paid anything to share our opinions, although we’ll happily do sponsored posts (and just as happily give our frank, professional opinions). We did receive a free review copy of Angie Miller’s “Crave Results” DVD.
Photo credits: AngieMillerFitness.com, PureBlissEats.com and peppersprayingcop.tumblr.com
Readers, go-getters, and go-givers: What’s on your gift list?
Some great ideas, thanks!!
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You’re welcome. I feel healthier already, from doing the video!
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Those peanut butter chocolate chip muffins sound delicious! yum! Thanks for all the great suggestions!
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I agree. I like peanut butter combined with chocolate, especially dark chocolate. I’m so glad it’s good for me!
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That is why I am so afraid of coming holidays – to gain a lot of weight. here I found great tips!!Thanks!! And what about dancing – both practicing and weight loosing:):)
Hi Anna:
We love dancing, and have done lots of posts on our site and Facebook page about Batuka Dance, which we are now teaching! If you enjoy dancing, you should definitely do it, both for stress relief over the holidays AND for losing weight!
AlexandraFunFit recently posted..Holiday Food: Mind Over Platter
Good reminders during the holidays!! Thanks for the info!
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Yes, it seems the holidays are a time when people’s health suffers, yet it’s the time when we most need healthy reminders! Thanks for stopping by.
AlexandraFunFit recently posted..Fix That Posture!
The muffins do sound yummy. Let us know how they turn out asap!
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I’ll let you know how delicious they are, but I might forget that hostess rule about sharing!
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I have never heard of Angie Miller. I will definitely look into her DVD. I am in the market for some new workouts.
Well, we are really picky and Angie’s routine has the things we look for. No flashy stuff that doesn’t really do much for you, just solid info put into a good workout. I hope you check it out and let us know your opinion.
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Great ideas! The video looks fun!
Great post with some fantastic ideas! The pumpkin chocolate chip muffins sounds great!!
Great list! I just bought myself a popcorn popper last night for healthy nighttime munchies. Buying gifts for yourself counts too, right?
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Tiff – yes, buying gifts for yourself absolutely counts. Buying gifts for us counts even more. Does popcorn go with sweat and beer?
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Guilt Free Treats i like it
it is a variety of guilt free treats such as granola, muffins, chocolate balls, oat bites, and cake pops made with the finest ingredients.hampton bay fans
As a college student, it is hard to get out of the house to exercise. Sadly, I am starting to feel my back side turn in to a marshmallow from all my studying. Angie Miller’s video would be a great thing to have because I could exercise in my room, and I wouldn’t have to spend time biking to the rec cen. I love working out and being in shape, but it’s just so dang hard when you have midterms to study for!