QOTW- Fitness Gifts........

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QOTW- Fitness Gifts........
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Mon, 12-11-2006 - 4:25pm

This week our CM asked us if we thought that fitness related gifts were appropriate- here's what she had to say:



Are exercise related presents appropriate?

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Registered: 04-09-2003
Tue, 12-12-2006 - 10:53am

Good question. I think they are appropriate.


I don't ask for many. Last year I got a treadmill and was glad to have it. This year I'm not asking for anything but would like a nice set of weights. Just the hand kind that are like 2, 5, & 10 lbs. Other than that I don't want nothing fitness related. lol


I would be appreciative if I got something I didn't ask for but the chances of me using it are less. Plus I'd wouldn't want only health/fitness stuff.

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Tue, 12-12-2006 - 11:58am

This one just takes some common sence:


The book "YOU on a diet"

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Tue, 12-12-2006 - 12:19pm

I think it depends on whether you asked for it or not. I mean an unbidden exercise related gift might send the wrong message.


"A Thigh-Master honey? How sweet." LOL


It also depends on how sensitive that person is. If they are particularly sensitive about their weight then I think you have to consider that when buying a gift. Of course there are some people who will take any gift the wrong way, so just be prepared!


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Tue, 12-12-2006 - 5:28pm
My MIL got me a diet book last year for Christmas and let me tell you it was very much NOT appreciated!!!
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Tue, 12-12-2006 - 7:08pm

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 12-12-2006 - 7:35pm

My thoughts are pretty much the same as the rest of you- if I asked for it I probably want it, if I didn't I probably don't LOL! I think it's a fine line, especially when it comes to someone else's weight. (It's like the post monesf posted about comments on what you're eating)


I almost bought a friend of mine a book on heatlh, and then thought better of it; don't want her to feel I think she needs to take better care of herself. She doesn't; I just thought she'd enjoy the book. I got her a 'manicure' Burt's Bees bag instead. I did get another good friend of mine a book about Yoga-- I think I'm pretty safe with that one :-)

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Tue, 12-12-2006 - 8:27pm
I think if I specifically asked for it- sure I'd love it, especially if it will save me $$. Now if someone gave me a gym membership gift, I probably woudn't use it.

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Registered: 08-29-2005
Tue, 12-12-2006 - 9:29pm
I LOVE getting fitness related gifts!