Many of our friends and family are avid runners, and as runners ourselves, we’ve discovered some gifts that we can say with confidence they’ll be thrilled to unwrap this holiday season. If you’ve got a runner in your life, here are some gift ideas to consider.

She’s Birdie Alarm

She’s Birdie was created with women in mind, though these personal safety alarms make a great gift option for anyone in the habit of going out for solo runs, especially at night. It’s easy to use—just remove the pin and press the button to activate a loud siren and flashing light.

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Koala Clip

Women’s clothes are notorious for not having pockets, which is especially problematic in situations like running when it’s not possible to carry a bag. Koala Clip pouches are designed to carry small items like your phone and keys and fit snugly into the back of a sports bra or drawstring waistband.

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Medal Display by YorkSignShop

Competitive runners are sure to love this race bib and medal holder from YorkSignShop on Etsy. The sign itself is a chalkboard where runners can record their best times next to two clips to display recent bibs. At the bottom of the sign are 10 hooks that can hold up to 10 pounds each.

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Short Workouts

The fact you don’t have a whole free hour to hit the gym shouldn’t stop you from working out. Find one of the short home workouts on YouTube and use them to stay in shape even if you only have 10 or 15 minutes at your disposal.

Time for Yourself

If brief workouts don’t do it for you, try to free up some time to hit the gym at least once or twice a week. Do it on slower days because you deserve some “me time” after being overwhelmed by all the holiday planning.

Use Every Chance You Get

Who said you have to hit the gym to stay active? Use every chance you get to add some semblance of a workout to your daily routine. Do some light exercises while cleaning your home, carry the bags from the grocery store for extra training, and turn every chore into a tiny workout.

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Pay Attention to Portions

At holiday parties we tend to fill our plates, but it’s important to be mindful of portion size. For rich foods, keep portions on the smaller side and load your plate with vegetables and green salads. This way, you can try almost anything, while paying attention to what you’re eating.

Get Active

It’s hard to make time for workouts during the holidays, so instead, move as much as you can. Try and walk when you can, even if you are busy doing something else.

Stock Your Home With Healthy Foods

Make smarter decisions about what foods you keep in your house. Keep wholesome foods like fruits and veggies easily accessible, so that when you get stressed, you reach for them instead of junk food.

Stay Hydrated

We often confuse hunger with thirst, so next time you feel hungry, try drinking a glass of water first. Make your water more appealing by adding fresh fruit or buying a fun water bottle that you’ll want to carry around with you.

Prioritize Sleep

When you don’t get enough sleep, the hormones that signal when you’re hungry and full are affected negatively, making you more likely to crave sugary foods and snack mindlessly. Make sure you get between seven to nine hours a sleep each night.

The post How to Stay on Track of Your Healthy Lifestyle During the Holidays appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Enjoy Small Indulgences

Stick with the sugary treats you can’t live without and have a small amount of them each day. A few small squares of dark chocolate, a tiny slice of cake, a small cookie, or a cup of hot chocolate are fine to enjoy once a day.

Swap Sweets for Fruit

Instead of having sweets, eat fruit, which has natural sugar and will solve your sugar craving. Fruit is loaded with fiber and nutrients. In baked goods, replace sugar with applesauce or make “nice cream” for dessert.

Use Spices in Holiday Drinks

Punch, spritzers, and dessert coffees are loaded with sugar. So instead, add non-sugar flavor enhancers like cinnamon, vanilla, and mint to your drinks.

Know Your Triggers

When you know what foods tempt you, you can be more prepared to limit your intake of them. Try keeping fewer sweets in your house and if you do have them, store them in the pantry so you won’t see them all the time.

The post Tips for Cutting Back on Sugar This Holiday Season appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Planning Ahead

If you’re waiting to find enough free time to work out, chances are you’ll never do it. When your schedule is extremely busy, planning your workouts ahead is sometimes the only option. Even if it’s only 10 or 20 minutes, working out for a short period of time is better than not working out at all.

Doing Fun Workouts

It’s extremely difficult to stay committed to workouts you don’t enjoy. If you’re constantly finding excuses to skip your workouts, consider trying some new activities that you’d enjoy more, such as yoga or dance cardio.

Get Creative

Your main goal this holiday season should be simply staying active and you can do it without doing traditional workouts. Walk whenever possible, put your shopping trips to some good use, do some calorie-burning housework, and turn every activity into a workout.

The post How to Stop Holiday Season from Getting in the Way of Your Fitness Routine appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

For an office party, offer to bring a fruit or vegetable platter or trail mix. Sure it may not be the most exciting thing at the event, but we bet you won’t be the only one munching on it. For a cocktail party, again, bring a vegetable platter with hummus, tahini, or sour cream or a fruit platter with Greek yogurt dip.

If you’re going to a potluck style dinner, offer to bring a salad or vegetable side dish. If you’re asked to bring dessert, bring a fruit salad and sprinkle it with date syrup and toasted chopped pistachios or almond slices.

If you’re not drinking or trying to drink less during the holiday season, consider bringing mocktail ingredients or sparkling water and bitters or flavored syrups.

Most of all, don’t be embarrassed to bring food tailored to your health needs as we’re sure there will be someone else with your dietary restrictions, who will appreciate the options you brought. And if you feel like indulging a bit in some treats, don’t be too hard on yourself, just enjoy the moment!

The post Here’s What to Bring to a Holiday Party if You’re Trying to Be Healthy appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Many of our friends and family are avid runners, and as runners ourselves, we’ve discovered some gifts that we can say with confidence they’ll be thrilled to unwrap this holiday season. If you’ve got a runner in your life, here are some gift ideas to consider.

She’s Birdie Alarm

She’s Birdie was created with women in mind, though these personal safety alarms make a great gift option for anyone in the habit of going out for solo runs, especially at night. It’s easy to use—just remove the pin and press the button to activate a loud siren and flashing light.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by She’s Birdie (@shes_birdie)

Koala Clip

Women’s clothes are notorious for not having pockets, which is especially problematic in situations like running when it’s not possible to carry a bag. Koala Clip pouches are designed to carry small items like your phone and keys and fit snugly into the back of a sports bra or drawstring waistband.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Koala Clip (@koalaclip)

Medal Display by YorkSignShop

Competitive runners are sure to love this race bib and medal holder from YorkSignShop on Etsy. The sign itself is a chalkboard where runners can record their best times next to two clips to display recent bibs. At the bottom of the sign are 10 hooks that can hold up to 10 pounds each.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by York SignShop (@yorksignshop)

The post Holiday Gifts for the Runner in Your Life appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Short Workouts

The fact you don’t have a whole free hour to hit the gym shouldn’t stop you from working out. Find one of the short home workouts on YouTube and use them to stay in shape even if you only have 10 or 15 minutes at your disposal.

Time for Yourself

If brief workouts don’t do it for you, try to free up some time to hit the gym at least once or twice a week. Do it on slower days because you deserve some “me time” after being overwhelmed by all the holiday planning.

Use Every Chance You Get

Who said you have to hit the gym to stay active? Use every chance you get to add some semblance of a workout to your daily routine. Do some light exercises while cleaning your home, carry the bags from the grocery store for extra training, and turn every chore into a tiny workout.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by p a i g e r a n g e l (@thelovedesignedlife)

The post How to Find Time for Working Out During Holiday Season appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Pay Attention to Portions

At holiday parties we tend to fill our plates, but it’s important to be mindful of portion size. For rich foods, keep portions on the smaller side and load your plate with vegetables and green salads. This way, you can try almost anything, while paying attention to what you’re eating.

Get Active

It’s hard to make time for workouts during the holidays, so instead, move as much as you can. Try and walk when you can, even if you are busy doing something else.

Stock Your Home With Healthy Foods

Make smarter decisions about what foods you keep in your house. Keep wholesome foods like fruits and veggies easily accessible, so that when you get stressed, you reach for them instead of junk food.

Stay Hydrated

We often confuse hunger with thirst, so next time you feel hungry, try drinking a glass of water first. Make your water more appealing by adding fresh fruit or buying a fun water bottle that you’ll want to carry around with you.

Prioritize Sleep

When you don’t get enough sleep, the hormones that signal when you’re hungry and full are affected negatively, making you more likely to crave sugary foods and snack mindlessly. Make sure you get between seven to nine hours a sleep each night.

The post How to Stay on Track of Your Healthy Lifestyle During the Holidays appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Enjoy Small Indulgences

Stick with the sugary treats you can’t live without and have a small amount of them each day. A few small squares of dark chocolate, a tiny slice of cake, a small cookie, or a cup of hot chocolate are fine to enjoy once a day.

Swap Sweets for Fruit

Instead of having sweets, eat fruit, which has natural sugar and will solve your sugar craving. Fruit is loaded with fiber and nutrients. In baked goods, replace sugar with applesauce or make “nice cream” for dessert.

Use Spices in Holiday Drinks

Punch, spritzers, and dessert coffees are loaded with sugar. So instead, add non-sugar flavor enhancers like cinnamon, vanilla, and mint to your drinks.

Know Your Triggers

When you know what foods tempt you, you can be more prepared to limit your intake of them. Try keeping fewer sweets in your house and if you do have them, store them in the pantry so you won’t see them all the time.

The post Tips for Cutting Back on Sugar This Holiday Season appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Planning Ahead

If you’re waiting to find enough free time to work out, chances are you’ll never do it. When your schedule is extremely busy, planning your workouts ahead is sometimes the only option. Even if it’s only 10 or 20 minutes, working out for a short period of time is better than not working out at all.

Doing Fun Workouts

It’s extremely difficult to stay committed to workouts you don’t enjoy. If you’re constantly finding excuses to skip your workouts, consider trying some new activities that you’d enjoy more, such as yoga or dance cardio.

Get Creative

Your main goal this holiday season should be simply staying active and you can do it without doing traditional workouts. Walk whenever possible, put your shopping trips to some good use, do some calorie-burning housework, and turn every activity into a workout.

The post How to Stop Holiday Season from Getting in the Way of Your Fitness Routine appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

For an office party, offer to bring a fruit or vegetable platter or trail mix. Sure it may not be the most exciting thing at the event, but we bet you won’t be the only one munching on it. For a cocktail party, again, bring a vegetable platter with hummus, tahini, or sour cream or a fruit platter with Greek yogurt dip.

If you’re going to a potluck style dinner, offer to bring a salad or vegetable side dish. If you’re asked to bring dessert, bring a fruit salad and sprinkle it with date syrup and toasted chopped pistachios or almond slices.

If you’re not drinking or trying to drink less during the holiday season, consider bringing mocktail ingredients or sparkling water and bitters or flavored syrups.

Most of all, don’t be embarrassed to bring food tailored to your health needs as we’re sure there will be someone else with your dietary restrictions, who will appreciate the options you brought. And if you feel like indulging a bit in some treats, don’t be too hard on yourself, just enjoy the moment!

The post Here’s What to Bring to a Holiday Party if You’re Trying to Be Healthy appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.