UPDATE: It’s official – Congrats to our 3 winners: Jody, Kim and Charlene. Many thanks to everyone for participating & leaving such thoughtful comments. Stay tuned for our next GGG. (original post follows)…
Jump in ’cause this may be your lucky day – there will be 3 Lucky Winners. This exclusive Great Green Giveaway is sponsored by Gaiam.

First Prize: The Everything Fits Gym Bag – winner gets to pick their favorite color – either green or black. (retail value $60)

Second Prize: Pedometer + Bonus DVD Kit – This handy little gadget helps you track your workout progress – measures distance walked, time elapsed and calories burned and stores up to one week of data. Includes detachable belt clip; timer, digital clock with day of the week and daily alarm. Batteries included. Prize also includes Debbie Rocker’s 60 min. Walking for Weight Loss DVD and bonus 30 min. audio CD. (retail value: $40)

Third Prize: 2-in-1 Yoga Mat – for total flexibility. 2 sides let you transition from hot yoga to traditional practice in a snap with super soft, highly-absorbent microfiber on one side and a standard PVC non-skid surface on the other. Lightweight, durable and quilted extra cushioning provides added support. Absent are the six most harmful phthalates, making it an eco-friendly choice that is gentle on you and the planet. (value: $30, now on sale $24)
Winners will be selected in our Random Drawing, and notified by email. Contest ends Thursday, March 24 at 11:59p (EST). Winners have 24 hours to claim their prize, or the offer is null and void. Winners’ names will be included on this post. Each winner to receive one of the above prizes, plus free delivery to anywhere in the USA or Canada.
To enter:
- Visit gaiam.com and check out their wide array of great green goods.
- Then leave a comment on this post — answering 2 questions: What do you think are the key components to maintaining a healthy lifestyle? And which prize would you like to receive the most?
- For prize notification be sure to add the following to your email address book: m at AlternativeConsumer.com.
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I would like the everything fits gym bag
I think the key to a healthy life is habit and the ease to which you can make it a habit
Oh man that bag is AWESOME! I would have to pick that just from process of elimination – I already have a pedometer and a yoga mat. I think the key for a healthy lifestyle is to stay focused – it’s OK to get off track, just as long as you get right back on it!
A healthy lifestyle is about balance, not depriving yourself of what you crave and finding a fitness that works with your lifestyle and is fun for you (but still kicks your butt! :)
I love that bag, the color, the cubbies, so fab!
I think the key to a healthy lifestyle is to have VARIETY in both workouts and in nutritious fruits and vegetables
I would like to win the green everything fits gym bag
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We maintain a healthy lifestyle by exercising daily, watching what we eat and staying active as a family.
I would love to have the Everything Fits Gym Bag.
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I am a fan of Gaiam via Facebook as Jill Myrick.
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I am subscribed via email as jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com.
I am following via Twitter as jlsc123.
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I am a fan via Facebook as Jill Myrick.
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I think the key components are building healthy habits and eliminating unhealthy ones. Also, the will to resist temtations.
I would most like to have the gym bag, but all of the prizes look great.
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I’m following you on Twitter @giveawaysetc
I like you on Facebook as Jay Dee
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I would love to win the gym bag! I already have enough yoga mats hehe.
I follow Gaiam on twitter (perfectbluemoon) and forgot to mention that I think the best way to make it part of your lifestyle is to jump right into it and make it apart of your daily activities. Think about what you do or buy before you do it.
I follow you on twitter! (perfectbluemoon)
I tweeted about this giveaway!
http://twitter.com/perfectbluemoon/status/50895304282750976
The key component to a healthy lifestyle? Balance, or like my parents said: “moderation.”
I’d love to win a copy of “Flat Belly Workout!: Express Belly Blast” DVD with Ellen Barrett.
Thanks for the contest!
i also signed up for your monthly newlsetter
i just tweeted this to my daughter. i would love to win the mat and the bag. i need to start to exercise for my back and the mat would really help me. connie danielson. cbootsone@charter.net
I would love to win the Everything Fits Gym Bag or the pedometer, I think the best way to have healthy habits is to keep practicing when we switched from soda to sugar free drinks we took it a day at a time and after a few weeks it became natural eaglesforjack@gmail.com
I follow Gaiam on facebook (mrstinareynolds
I subscribe to the newsletter
I like u on facebook (mrstinareynolds
This is my final tweet for this contest. Good luck to everyone! http://twitter.com/bikeohio/status/50950841213009920
I subscribe via Google Reader to Alternative Consumer. :)
I tweeted about the giveaway today: http://twitter.com/abitnerdy/status/50954280873635840
thanks for the opportunity xo
Focus, and discipline, with a small degree of whimsy are the keys to a healthy lifestyle. Preparation is also important. Like the Gymbag (this way I can always have it ready to go).
I think balance in all things makes for a healthy life. I love the Everything Fits Gym Bag.
i would love to win this prize
I would love to win the bag and I think eating healthy and regular exercise is the best (and easiest) way to maintain a healthy life style.
JSmulders at hotmail.ca
I follow you on twitter @hk_jazz
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I follow Gaiam on twitter @hk_jazz
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1 ) Exercise, in some way, each day.
2 ) Stay away from processed sugar.
I like the gym bag!
in order to be healthy you must remember you are what you eat and eat things that are good for you
i would love the gym bag
I think excercise is key, and I would be happy with any prize, although the pedometer would be the most useful.
I would like the everything fits gym bag
I think the key to a healthy life is being focused and disciplined without that you will get off track.
Most important are life balance and nutrition. I would love the Everything Fits Gym Bag
I’m following Gaiam on Twitter (I’m @LuckyJinxy).
I’m following you on Twitter (I’m @LuckyJinxy).
I like you on Facebook.
I’m subscribed to your RSS feed in my Google Reader.
I’d love to win the Everything Fits Gym Bag.
Diet and exercise are the key for a healthy lifestyle, they are the only tried and true thing that works!
Key components are balancing life and work, eating nutritional food and exercising.
I like the pedometer!
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I think the key components to a healthy lifestyle
is exercise and meditation.
I would love the 2-in-1 Yoga Mat
I subscribe rss via google reader
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signed up for monthly newsletter
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