Keep Your Resolutions with These 15 Health & Fitness Essentials

By , SparkPeople Blogger

After the countdown is over and the confetti has been swept up, millions of Americans hang up their party hats and switch to self-improvement mode. Whether your resolutions include eating healthier, exercising regularly, stretching more or finally kicking that bad habit once and for all, you can boost your chances of success with some tools made with that purpose in mind.  

Resolution: Eat Healthier Foods 

1. Meal Prep Containers: These handy LIFT containers can go from the freezer to the microwave to the dishwasher. Lightweight, stackable and compact, they make it easy-to-prepare, properly portioned, nutritious meals ahead of time.
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2. On-the-Go Salad Container: This two-level container keeps wet and dry ingredients separate and fresh, so you can easily assemble salads at the office or on the go.togosalad.png
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3. Ninja Professional Blender: This versatile countertop companion makes it easy to sneak more fruits and veggies into your diet. Use it to make healthy smoothies, blend ingredients into sauces and dips, and puree vegetables for soup.


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4. Plastic Freezer Jars: These meal-prep essentials have transparent lids so you can easily see the contents at a glance. The leak-proof construction is freezer- and dishwasher-friendly.

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Resolution: Exercise More

5. SparkPeople Mobile: With our food and exercise tracking app, logging your daily food intake and activity is a breeze.


 

6. Under Armour Women's Base Crew: We love how this lightweight base layer wicks away moisture while trapping in heat, keeping you comfortable during outdoor winter workouts.


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7. Saucony Guide Women's Running Shoes: The right pair of athletic shoes can make all the difference between inspiration and injury. These runners offer a mix of cushioned comfort and light stability.

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8. Fitbit Charge 2: This fitness wristband tracks your heart rate, steps, activity, calorie burn, sleep and more, motivating you to keep moving.


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Resolution: Reduce Stress and Relax

9. Meditation Book: Reap the life-enriching benefits of meditation in just minutes a day with 52 easy-to-follow lessons.

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10.  Essential Oils: Aromatherapy has been shown to lift the mood, boost energy and improve the health of mind, body and spirit. This set includes lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus, peppermint, lemongrass and sweet orange.


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11.HemingWeigh High-Density Yoga Mat: This double-sided, non-slip mat adds cushioned support during yoga, Pilates, stretching and floor exercises.


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Resolution: Get Organized

12. Spice Rack Stand: By keeping your spices organized and easily accessible, cooking will become easier, more flavorful and, hopefully, more frequent. This sturdy steel stand comes complete with bottles and labels so you can customize your spice collection.


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13.  Storage Canisters: Made from durable acrylic, these clear storage canisters are ideal for keeping quinoa, rice, granola and whole-grain pastas fresh and accessible.
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14. Gym Organizers: Keep resistance bands, jump ropes, jackets and gym bags off the floor and easily accessible with these super-strong magnetic wall hooks.

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15. Motivational Planner: Boost productivity, happiness and motivation by recording and monitoring your goals.

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What items do you rely on to maintain a healthy lifestyle?

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