I Recieved the Gift of Exercise for Christmas

I feel this is an awesome gift. The thoughtfulness but also care and concern that has been involved is backed by his obvious love for you. I would not be insulted and is a gift I would surely embrace for sure. This is fantastic. What is more is that you are so looking forward to getting started. Good for you! I used to work out in the gym all thr time. I loved it and was a great motivating factor in itself besides feeling better and looking great! I love practical gifts and this would be one of them. Enjoy!

I would not find that an insult at all either. I think your husband did a great job at picking his gift for you.

I guess it depends on what you have discussed earlier. If you are having a healthy lifestyle and hubby is trying to force you to loose an unhealthy lot of weight, or perhaps you are happy with your lovehandles and hubby's not and pushing you into things you don't want, than I would consider it an insult (but then again, I would also consider it an unhealthy relationship). I think it is very thoughtfull of your hubby to give you this present whilst he knows you wanted to start working out again. Working out can be very relaxing, fullfilling and off course it adds to your health. I think that is a beautiful gift!

What's the point of being given a piece of tatty jewelery that you wouldn't wear. This present from your husband shows that he cares, not only about you, but also about what you want. This will make you feel good about your self, and help your ego as well. Go for it girl!!

Congratulations on the gift, and I hope that you have a great time working out this year, and getting into better shape. It truly is a great gift that he gave you. I have a friend who spent some time with Curves, and she absolutely swears by it. I have a gym membership that I really need to start using a lot more than I am. It is embarrassing to say how much money I am paying for the small amount of time I am spending at the gym.

I wish that my husband was alive to give me a gift like this one. You are so lucky as he is thinking of your health. I need to lose weight - like 25lbs and hope to work yup the enthusiasm to walk more. I wqas slim when in a group exercise as you make friends and they encourage you. wonderful gift from caring husband. Blr\essings

Well in this instance I think your hubby knows you well enough to know that this sort of gift would be welcomed by you and I praise him for his imagination, most guys sorry guys but I have to say this have little or no imagination when it comes to giving presents to their nearest and dearest take my father he always gives mum money, and he doesn't even go out and buy her a card, he goes to mums Christmas card box and gets the top one out of it and uses it, how sad and thoughtless is that my friend? I already have a gym membership but if someone gave that to me I would be so grateful because I love the gym! And those that know me know that I would appreciate it.

I think we should all be exercising and keeping in shape. We don't need to be overweight to exercise on a consistent basis. My husband has been a member to a gym for about two years now. He was not in ill health but about 20 pounds overweight. He goes every day and is in great shape now. He asked me if he should buy me a gym membership for Christmas. I have fibromyalgia so my exercise is limited to walking. I had already purchased a treadmill for the family for Christmas but of course didn't want to say anything to my husband at the time. In fact I thought he may have suspected I had purchased it... turns out he hadn't. The treadmill is right next to my desk where I spend my days. I will get up several times a day and walk for 10-15 minutes instead of trying to find an hour and a half to go to the indoor walking track or go outside and walk or go to the gym. This is more ideal and perhaps my husband can even cancel his gym membership. I certainly don't see it as an insult. My God! My 12 and 15 year old daughters have been running rampant on the treadmill. Today's kids are so overweight due to inactivity (due to video games and computers I am sure). I am happy to see my girls are going to be getting into even better shape even though the oldest does Tae Kwondo and soccer and the younger plays rep soccer. They play all year round. Good luck. I hope you can find a routine and stick to it.

In my case yes I would have not been happy with this as a gift. I am an overweight person and under NO circumstances would I go to a place like that and further more I would not be able to do the program because of mobility issues. My husband would never do that to me. NOW in your case I think your husband was being VERY thoughtful. He no doubt knew you wanted to go back and he was trying to do what YOU thought would be best for yourself. Everybodys' needs are so different. Personally I think your husband did well to buy you the membership in this case as some men would not think that far ahead. I think your husband put thought in giving this gift. Good luck with it and I'm sure you will do well.

What a wonderful way to say I love you....that I want you to be better, healthier, and feel better about yourself....you have a wonderful husband that really cares about you and has listened to what you want....Good for both of you...I wouldn't take it as an insult!

Oh yes,I agree with you,that was a very thoughtful gift and I would not think of it as a insult,your husband probably knew that you had been pondering on going back. It is alot better than jewelry in my opioion.You have a great night.

I do not think that it is insulting especially if he knew it was something that you wanted. Congratulations on your gift and good luck on your goals at curves. I've never been there myself, so I don't know how it works, but good luck nonetheless. Have a wonderful day.

Haha I got a robe. I picked it out because its something I've wanted for a long time living in cold Canada. I would have loved a gym membership. I would not have found it insulting either. If its from your partner he obviously knows you have worked out and you would like to again. I think it was a very thoughtful gift!

It's very thoughtful of your husband to give you a gift that's accepted so grateful! It proves he knows you well and cares about you, indeed health is a great gift! I do understand however, how this gift can be (or seem) insulting for someone else. If someone doesn't feel all too well, insecure about her looks, feeling she needs to loose weight, and then suddenly gets that kind of gift, it can be insulting. But, for someone like you, who did enjoy sports, or keeping in condition/weight control, and had to stop for some reason, it's a great gift. If it's discussed before, or you just know the person would like it, it's as good a gift (or even better) than something else, but I wouldn't give it to someone I don't know very well. Have fun with Curves!

It sounds to me like your husband knows you very well and understands that this is the sort of gift that you will appreciate. Also that you possibly would not take out a membership for yourself due to the cost of it, so he has taken the decision that you (as a couple) can afford the cost of the membership. When it comes to giving a gift, it is great to give or receive something that the person really wants. Over the years I have received many otherwise useless gifts simply because the giver thought it was nice. Whereas to me it was a nice gesture but not something that I could/would ever use and/or enjoy. Whoever asked if you found it insulting has not much of an idea of what constitutes a suitable gift in my opinion. Good luck to you with your new exercise regime ElusiveButterfly and it sounds as though this particular Christmas gift is one that you will get much enjoyment from. Congratulations also go to your husband on choosing a gift that you can use and benefit from.

What a great gift. That was so sweet. We have a private gym here that I would love to use. I have a back problem though so its been a problem. I think that its wonderful to stay in shape and that you enjoy it and feel a great sense of acomplishment. Good Luck and Happy New Years!

I think it is a wonderful, thoughtful gift! I wish my husband was in a position to give me such a gift. Use it in good health and keep us posted. Curves is supposed to be a nice gym. Congratulations!

i dont think it is a insulting gift or embrace gift,since it is a gift from people who love u .

Absolutely a WONDERFUL gift and NOT insulting at all! It seems to be something you wanted (but money had been an issue), and Curves is such a supportive enviroment and only takes 30 minutes so it can fit into most schedules easily. I'll be honest with you, I would rather have a gym membership than jewelry too lol. I'm not really a jewelry type of chick. This year my hubby bought me a gps - best gift ever. I am terminally lost if I go out of the comfort zone of the town I live in and the various places I travel to on a weekly basis. I had told him I wanted one so it was perfect. Anything that you want and appreciate could hardly be considered insulting.

This was a very worthwhile gift, for better health and looks that both you and he will be able to enjoy. What is the worth of a diamond ring or necklace if you have poor health?