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$50 Health Prize - What Do I Pick?

zebacuff
zebacuff Posts: 39 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So, to make a long story short, I won a prize drawing at work and am being given the option of picking my own health-related prize, up to $50 value. What would you recommend I ask for?

I don't think I'm interested in a FitBit or other tracking device - I've already got trackers (MFP and RunKeeper) in place. Ideas?

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  • kristen6350
    kristen6350 Posts: 1,094 Member
    A Kettlebell for workouts at home? A couple of training DVD's? I guess I'd need to see a list of what's available. And have an idea of what things cost -

    Congrats!
  • guinevere96
    guinevere96 Posts: 1,445 Member
    Food scale is a great investment, but wouldn't nessecarily be worth $50.
  • LoosingMyLast15
    LoosingMyLast15 Posts: 1,457 Member
    workout clothes, kettlebell, put $ towards new sneakers, if you run (since you use run keeper) use $ to register for a race. congratulations too!
  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,588 MFP Moderator
    I like the race idea!!!!

    or ask for a giftcard to a good running store, at least get part of a pair or shoes out of it :)

    or workout clothes
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I'd get some protein powder or protein bars I think.
  • Rogstar
    Rogstar Posts: 216 Member
    Anything you want? That's quite a prize. I'm not so interested in a FitBit either, there are so many other things out there.

    Not sure what you're interested in. Kettlebells or a freeweight set? OOh, or one of those adjustable weight sets. Boxing equipment? Biking equipment? Maybe a good running belt to hold your phone/keys? Nice headphones? One shoe? :p

    Or maybe something simple like workout gear, mine always wear out. Sportsbras especially but I'd guess that's not a problem for you! Not sure how it works, do you have to choose and someone buys it for you or do you just get a gift card?
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    Scales both types.
  • enterdanger
    enterdanger Posts: 2,447 Member
    I like the $50 towards running shoes option.
  • tibby531
    tibby531 Posts: 717 Member
    I'd put it towards an olympic barbell; 45 pounds of lunky rawrness. ;) or a punching bag. or another pair of athetic shoes. the clothes and new scales and smaller weights all sound awesome, too. maybe just a card to sports authority?? I wanna win $50 towards something health/fitnessy! :p
  • jennifershoo
    jennifershoo Posts: 3,198 Member
    tibby531 wrote: »
    I'd put it towards an olympic barbell; 45 pounds of lunky rawrness. ;) or a punching bag. or another pair of athetic shoes. the clothes and new scales and smaller weights all sound awesome, too. maybe just a card to sports authority?? I wanna win $50 towards something health/fitnessy! :p

    Lunk alarm! Snort!

    +1 for $50 to Sports Authority.
  • Jg04811
    Jg04811 Posts: 102 Member
    Def shoes! I go thru shoes so fast from all the working out.
  • Wiseandcurious
    Wiseandcurious Posts: 730 Member
    All excellent ideas, I like the "use money as entry fee for races" best because it takes you to your next challenge :)

    Now I've officially weighed in, I can without shame ask my real question: is that the owl from the opening/ending scenes of "Labyrinth" in your avatar :) Hope you don't think I'm crazy, I just gasped when I saw it and thought I would ask.
  • tibby531
    tibby531 Posts: 717 Member
    Wiseandcurious wrote: »
    Now I've officially weighed in, I can without shame ask my real question: is that the owl from the opening/ending scenes of "Labyrinth" in your avatar :) Hope you don't think I'm crazy, I just gasped when I saw it and thought I would ask.

    good point!
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Speedo
  • af_wife2004
    af_wife2004 Posts: 149 Member
    I'd put it towards a Bosu Ball. I love working out w/it!
  • GiGiBeans
    GiGiBeans Posts: 1,062 Member
    Body elastics 12 piece resistance band set with travel bag and Buddy Lee or King Athletic Jump rope. Covers your strength & cardio.

    I travel with these and bring my bands to work.
  • sullus
    sullus Posts: 2,839 Member
    Mental health is important. Get a massage.
  • zebacuff
    zebacuff Posts: 39 Member
    Wiseandcurious wrote: »
    Now I've officially weighed in, I can without shame ask my real question: is that the owl from the opening/ending scenes of "Labyrinth" in your avatar :) Hope you don't think I'm crazy, I just gasped when I saw it and thought I would ask.

    Not that I know of. It's just a high-res photo of an owl that I found a few years back on Google Images and saved to my computer. Makes a nifty avatar.

    http://ow.ly/KBkqy
  • zebacuff
    zebacuff Posts: 39 Member
    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    Speedo

    Not for another 100 pounds ;)
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Sports massage

    Personal trainer session

  • zebacuff
    zebacuff Posts: 39 Member
    Lest it be said that OP does not deliver, I present you the following:

    http://www.amazon.com/Black-Mountain-Products-Ultimate-Resistance/dp/B00DGAID78/ref=sr_1_2?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1431713005&sr=1-2&keywords=black+mountain+resistance+bands

    I just got them this week, nearly two months later. What can I say - it's local government. We're not exactly know for our alacrity.

    Now to figure out how best to use them...
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Food :)
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