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The holidays carry many traditions, but one that seems to be universal among all people is food. From stuffing yourself at Thanksgiving to sweet treats throughout December, the holidays is certainly a time when fitness, diets, and exercise are often pushed aside. But just because this is often the case doesn’t mean it has to be. Here are some holiday health tips to help you eat better and stay fit this season.

• Plan your day the night before. When you prioritize your to-do list beforehand, you will find time and give importance to exercise.
• Get moving. All activities count - from walking on your lunch break to shoveling snow to taking the stairs instead of the escalator.
• Organize family activities that promote exercise and movement. A day with the family skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snowshoeing, hiking, or bicycling (warm weather areas) is not only fun, but also calorie-burning.
• Continue to follow good eating habits. Drink lots of water. Chew your food slowly and put the fork down between each bite. Indulge, but in moderation.
• Be conscious of what you eat at parties. when you arrive, grab a beverage and give yourself time to relax and take in the food table before grabbing a plate. Go easy on calorie-heavy foods like cream sauces, gravy, butter, whipped cream, nuts, and cheese.
• Put fitness gifts on your holiday wish list or purchase one for yourself.

That final tip - fitness gifts - is a great idea. There’s no reason you need to wait until New Years to start on your fitness resolution. Whether you want to add fitness gifts to your wish list, buy them for yourself, or purchase them for others, we’ve got some great health and fitness gift ideas below that will get you started.

Oh the weather outside is frightful…

It’s snowing today here in Denver. It’s not our first snow. Nope, we got dumped on a few weeks back. But it’s starting to look like we’ll get plenty of the white stuff this season which is great for our local economy (ski tourism).

The snow got me thinking about bags one would use in cold weather. Obviously, ski bags and snowboard bags are the most popular category at this time of year. eBags carries a huge selection of ski & snowboard bags including boot bags and wheeled bags from top brands like Dakine, Burton, High Sierra, The North Face, and Swix. But if you’re an avid skiier or snowboarder, you might also find yourself in need of a winter hydration pack. Designed to keep water from freezing in cold temperatures, these backpacks are perfect for keeping you hydrated on the slopes or in the backcountry. Many winter hydration packs also carry skis or boards and other accessories.

There are other winter bags out there for uses other than skiing and snowboarding. For those who strap on skates for either hockey or ice skating, the Transpack ICE line of backpacks is perfect. These ice skate bags allow you transport your skates and gear to the rink in comfort and style. There’s a large, water resistant central compartment for accessories, clothes, wallet, and other items you want to stay dry while gromments let air in and water out to dry out the compartments that do get wet. Customers rave about how this pack is also perfect for their children’s figure skating gear.

There is still another type of winter bag you can find on eBags and it isn’t for skiing, snowboarding, or skating. In fact, this one isn’t sports related at all. Have you ever found yourself lugging wood into your house or cabin for that roaring fire, wishing there was an easier way that didn’t involve spiders crawling up your arm? Well, there is. Meet the Filson Log Carrier. This carrier is made from rugged 100% cotton twill that is 2 ply by 3 ply and has been paraffin treated for maximum water repellency. The handles are vegetable tanned genuine bridle leather that are sewn and riveted to the fabric body for greater strength. Available in tan and green, this is the truly convenient and stylish way to carry logs.

The Yankees and Phillies are battling it out for the World Series title. Tonight, the Phillies won the opener, but of course it’s not over yet.

Can’t get enough of the game? Take your team spirit with you everywhere with an MLB handbag like one from Littlearth. Both the quilted tote and the fanatics license plate purse are available for under $50 and are both stylish and sporty.

Littlearth Quilted Tote - Philadelphia Phillies

Littlearth Fanatics Purse-New York Yankees

Not a fan of either of these teams? Follow other sports such as football? eBags carries handbags, duffels, and backpacks featuring other teams including NFL, NHL, and NBA teams. Search by team name or shop sports bags.

Not all workouts are created equal. Whether you go to the gym, take yoga classes or participate in team or individual sports, choosing the right gym or duffel bag is essential. Use these tips to match the fitness bag to the sport:

A trip to the gym for a workout or exercise class requires a lot of “stuff.” Medium or small gym bags are usually enough to hold athletic shoes, a towel, shower shoes, gym clothes or a change of clothes, iPod/MP3 player, toiletries and a place to stow your everyday essentials like a wallet, cell phone and car keys.

A Yoga/Pilates class calls for a yoga mat and stretchy straps. Many manufacturers have begun designing yoga bags specifically to carry mats and a small amount of peripherals to class. Look for bags with yoga mat carry straps on the bottom and a comfortable shoulder strap.

Heading out for a game of volleyball, basketball, soccer or baseball? Brands like Under Armour, Nike, Diadora, and High Sierra have designed sport-specific bags that will hold everything you need for the game. Look for built-in ball and bat pockets that make carrying your tools of the trade a breeze.

Get the idea? Whatever the game, whatever your gender, whatever your age, there is a gym bag made for you.