Fitness prizes from work - Help me decide

JoolieW68
JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
edited November 2024 in Chit-Chat
So the Benefits department where I work has a program called Achieve where you can collect points for food logging, exercise, fitness events/races, getting your yearly physical, etc.

I went back to when I started logging food and exercise (which honestly was just last July-ish for exercise and November for food) and will have about 500 points tallied up to get a nice prize of my choosing. I just don't know what to get. The way they work is is that for every 100 points you can get $10 in prizes, so I can get stuff in the $50 category. Here's what they keep in stock:

$50 Subway Gift Card
Hamilton Beach Panini Sandwich maker
George Foreman Next Grilleration Grill with removable plates
New Balance VIA Motion Pedometer
Waterpik cordless Dental Water Jet
Heavyhands Multi-pack Weight Set
Weight Watchers body Analysis Scale

OR, I could pick something out that has a value of $50 (must be fitness related, so perhaps workout clothes, etc) and they will get it for me. I should mention I already have a nice George Foreman grill.

I'm at a loss of what to get! What would you get either from this list or something else valued around $50?
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  • cglyfer
    cglyfer Posts: 104 Member
    WaterPix is great for your gums...helps you to feel clean and fresh...

    Who doesn't need SUBWAY???

    Pedometer could help you track more exercise to get more points...

    One of those three would be my choice...
  • labmother
    labmother Posts: 5
    HRM perhaps?
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    Yea, I'm looking at the Subway gift card.

    I have a nice GPS w/HRM that I like already, but good suggestion.

    Keep 'em coming :smile:
  • mrshoneybear1014
    mrshoneybear1014 Posts: 275 Member
    Figure you can always use a Subway card - perhaps a grocery store card? That could help too.
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    Figure you can always use a Subway card - perhaps a grocery store card? That could help too.

    I thought about that, or heck, even a gas card would be nice, but they said it had to be fitness related (so they can't just give a gift card and assume I will buy healthy food - buwahaha)

    I just found this, which is actually something I would love to have:

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-Utility-Bench/11993394

    I already have some weights, but no bench to use them with.
  • christy_frank
    christy_frank Posts: 680 Member
    Weight Watchers body Analysis Scale

    If it tracks your % of body fat & muscle....THIS
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    Weight Watchers body Analysis Scale

    If it tracks your % of body fat & muscle....THIS

    I thought about that, too..... I would be a little leery about a new scale being different than my current one. I'd have to weigh myself side by side to calibrate the new one, I'd guess. Last thing I want is a new scale that says I weigh 5 pounds more than the old one :tongue:
  • Tashry
    Tashry Posts: 151 Member
    What a fantastic incentive! Kudos to your workplace.

    If it was me I'd take the subway card. That's a lot of healthy last minute meals right there.
  • Lorrie_73
    Lorrie_73 Posts: 104 Member
    My vote is the waterpik. But I think it is funny they won't give you a grocery card and assume you are buying healthy things, but they will assume you are buying healthy from Subway.
  • Runningirl7284
    Runningirl7284 Posts: 274 Member
    I would so get workout clothes :)
  • shar0006
    shar0006 Posts: 19 Member
    How many total points can you earn? I got a heart rate monitor (which tracks my calories burned and heart rate) for Christmas and I absolutely LOVE it.. Not sure if you have one or if they will let you accumulate the points for one but this might be something you'd like.

    Could also ask if they'd purchase new gym shoes for you. I am a wellness committee member for our company and that's what they did one year.

    Or you could always ask for a Sigg water bottle (comes in all sizes), BPA free and encourages you to drink lots of water. =)

    Congrats on your points!
  • Karalopolous
    Karalopolous Posts: 574
    CLOTHES!!!! Nothing better than being able to go to the gym in some fun new work out wear!! lol, but that's just me ;)
  • Kailel
    Kailel Posts: 61 Member
    Figure you can always use a Subway card - perhaps a grocery store card? That could help too.

    I thought about that, or heck, even a gas card would be nice, but they said it had to be fitness related (so they can't just give a gift card and assume I will buy healthy food - buwahaha)

    I just found this, which is actually something I would love to have:

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-Utility-Bench/11993394

    I already have some weights, but no bench to use them with.

    Why can't they just assume you're buying healthy food? They're just assuming you're not using your Subway card for chips and cookies! Same thing. :laugh:
  • kaetmarie
    kaetmarie Posts: 668 Member
    I'd get the scale!

    ETA: or $50 worth of workout clothes, I missed that the first time!
  • Strobins05
    Strobins05 Posts: 716
    Subway card is a keeper, kudos for this great insenitive.
  • Moonbeamlissie
    Moonbeamlissie Posts: 504 Member
    Weight Watchers body Analysis Scale

    If it tracks your % of body fat & muscle....THIS

    I thought about that, too..... I would be a little leery about a new scale being different than my current one. I'd have to weigh myself side by side to calibrate the new one, I'd guess. Last thing I want is a new scale that says I weigh 5 pounds more than the old one :tongue:


    I think this is what I would get as well. I would say they are most def going to weigh different but YOU know you havent changed so I would think that would be a minor set back. Can you save up more points or is that the cap? You could aim for something big!!!
  • fittiephd
    fittiephd Posts: 608 Member
    I'm kind of against subway.. the stuff there always looks limp and weak compared to veggies from the supermarket.

    Anyways I vote either the panini machine because that's awesome.. or a food processor!!! I love my food processor.

    OR you could see if that 50$ could go towards something at the gym... like yoga classes or a personal trainer for a day or a nutritionist. It'd be awesome to get expert advice!
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    My vote is the waterpik. But I think it is funny they won't give you a grocery card and assume you are buying healthy things, but they will assume you are buying healthy from Subway.

    Hey, that's a good point!!
  • abbezen
    abbezen Posts: 405 Member
    First of all, congrats on the points you've earned and your weight loss. Way to Go!.

    I would go with work out clothes or Subway!
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    How many total points can you earn? I got a heart rate monitor (which tracks my calories burned and heart rate) for Christmas and I absolutely LOVE it.. Not sure if you have one or if they will let you accumulate the points for one but this might be something you'd like.

    Could also ask if they'd purchase new gym shoes for you. I am a wellness committee member for our company and that's what they did one year.

    Or you could always ask for a Sigg water bottle (comes in all sizes), BPA free and encourages you to drink lots of water. =)

    Congrats on your points!

    You can only submit points for a single year - April 1st to April 1st. So when April 1st rolls around, I start over. Had I been keeping track of stuff since then, I'd probably have 1000 points. There's always this coming year!!

    Just bought new Saucony running shoes (love, love, love them), but that makes me think about getting some more wicking socks....hmmmm.

    Water bottles are always a good idea, too!
  • obsidianwings
    obsidianwings Posts: 1,237 Member
    I had a george foreman grill and it was awesome. Wish I still had one, so I would say that, a subway card would be cool to though.
  • HollywoodDJ
    HollywoodDJ Posts: 296
    Gotta be clothes for me too! Especially since you look so AMAZING in them now too! WHOOT WHOOT~

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  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    One of my other MFP peeps suggested a massage - which would be AWESOME. I called the benefits office to see if that would count and they said nobody has ever asked for that one, but they will check into it and see if it's a possibility.

    That's fitness related, right? Getting my well used muscles a reward, too? :smile:
  • spareparts79
    spareparts79 Posts: 36 Member
    george foreman grill is a great way to cook quick healthy meals
  • Lorrie_73
    Lorrie_73 Posts: 104 Member
    I also like the idea of a food processor. Or can you submit the receipt for your shoes for a refund? Do you have an MP3 for running? The massage is cool too, but then it is gone and you can't use it again. I find I am always in need of sports bras, so clothes is a good option too. It is the gift that keeps on giving. A BPA free water bottle is a must, IMHO.

    And you look FANTASTIC. Congrats on the loss. And kudos to your job for this. I have never heard of such a comprehensive wellness program.
  • bkandisjj29
    bkandisjj29 Posts: 172
    One of my other MFP peeps suggested a massage - which would be AWESOME. I called the benefits office to see if that would count and they said nobody has ever asked for that one, but they will check into it and see if it's a possibility.

    That's fitness related, right? Getting my well used muscles a reward, too? :smile:

    LOL Glad you liked it! I hope you get it! That is what I do, I schedule massages for a Spa from home so I can be with my boys too. It is absolutely health related, there are so many physical benefits! Increased circulation, lymphatic drainage, sleep improvement, etc, etc.
  • JigglyPig
    JigglyPig Posts: 231 Member
    One of my other MFP peeps suggested a massage - which would be AWESOME. I called the benefits office to see if that would count and they said nobody has ever asked for that one, but they will check into it and see if it's a possibility.

    That's fitness related, right? Getting my well used muscles a reward, too? :smile:

    Wow, they are serious about their prizes!

    What an awesome company. This is such a wonderful perk..and you totally earned it. Congrats on that.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    I'd ask for a voucher to a running shoe store.... $50 would pay for 1/4 of a new pair of shoes for me.
  • MotorCityFemmeFatale
    MotorCityFemmeFatale Posts: 222 Member
    IMO -food should never, never, never be a reward. Therefore, any of the other options you would use is a good choice. I do use a blender, & food processor, if you don't have one. I love more fitness clothing/shoes. A massage is a great reward for weight loss.
  • DAM_Fine
    DAM_Fine Posts: 1,227 Member
    A class or a series of classes in some new form of exercise/dance/swim that you've been curious about but not curious enough to spend your own money on. Variety is the spice of motivation!
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