The Healthy Bride

Winter solstice,  Hanukkah, St Nicholas, Kwanzaa, Christmas and a whole list of additional reasons for gift giving, celebrating and eating lots of food are on the way.

Change your gift exchange moment into a Healthy Bride moment.  Below are our top  gifts for The Healthy Bride this season.

1.  Private Yoga sessions Learn how to do yoga in the privacy of your own home.  What I love about this is that you can have the yoga instructor set up a program for you that you can do every day.  Simple, convenient, and something that will stay with you as long as you wish!  Try Sound Yoga or Organic Movements $90 per session

2.  Waterproof cover for your ipod. Swimming is one of my favorite exercises, and I have just been re-invigorated by plugging into my mp3 player while I swim.  It adds a whole new entertainment level to swimming laps.  I have music and also a book loaded.  I can’t wait to get back into the pool!
From $50 and up (depending upon your ipod) on Amazon

3.  One year gym membership to the gym that makes you feel GREAT!  Not all gyms are alike, and some are DEFINITELY nicer than others.  This year you are a bride and you should splurge on the gym that is convenient to your work or home, has a nice locker room, a pool if you swim, a sauna, a steam room and great classes!  Go for it! $400-$1000

4.  Really cute weights for your home workout. I found some I really like at Target!  They have colors, are a funky shape and look pretty.  They will make you want to workout out those bridal arms!  Check them out, they are called “Savasa Hand Weight Set” $14-$25

5.  A few nice workout outfits. Choose one for inclement weather, the other just to feel hot. For your outdoor workout outfit try REI or Patagonia.  They have lots of options and the staff can help you figure out the perfect layering system for the activity you are going to do (x-c skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, etc).  The second outfit is all about fashion, feeling good and turning heads.  Try lululemon or lucy
Expect to spend about $100-$200 per outfit

6. Shoes. Workout shoes.  Get good ones, that match your activity.  Proper shoes help keep your knees, joints and feet happy.  I love Seattle Running Company.  Shoes will run you about $100

7. Garmin Forerunner. This is on my own wish list.  I don’t know why I don’t have one yet.  There is a 205 and a 305.  The 305 has a heart rate monitor and both track your distance, pace, route, and more.  You can get the 205 for about $125 and the 305 for around $150.  REI carries them.  Super cool!

8. Music. You need great music for your ipod or mp3.  A great gift is to give a bride a playlist of great workout music. It’s only $1 per song!

9.  Post Workout body lotion. This is an essential item in your workout bag.  If you are taking more than one shower per day (and you will be when you are working out every day) you need good lotion to keep your skin feeling great.  I love the products by Sister Creations another company with nice, organic products in the local area is Lilie De Vallee.  Creamy!   $20-$80

10. Workout Hat and Gloves. These are staples in my workout bag.  I have multiple hats and gloves and all have a special use for my varied activities.  I do lose gloves more often than I like to admit…..but I find buying them fun and I like lots of different patterns and colors.  REI, Seattle Running Co,  and every Holiday Craft Sale in town! $20

11.  YouBar. “With These Nutrition Bars, Every Order Is Special” You can design your own workout bars!  Choose from a list of ingredients you like – and are good for you. They even allow you to customize the label. $39 for a case.

12.  Healthy Bride Bootcamp Workout Class. The classes are fun, you meet great women, and you get a great workout.  Sorry for the self promotion, but I really believe these classes are special. 8 weeks for $175

Have a great healthy holiday!