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If you exchange gifts in your family or with your friends, the holidays can be the perfect time to ask for a few items that will help you lose weight. You might ask for some new spices to flavor your foods without adding calories, a recipe book of healthy recipes, some Protein Bars, or a pillow to come home with after the surgery.

Or, you might be the type of person who wants to use the holidays and gift exchanges as a way to escape thoughts of weight loss, and the items on your list might be as far from weight loss as possible.

How do you approach your holiday gift list? What do you have on yours? Are the items strictly practical, or are they a little more whimsical or luxurious than you would usually get for yourself? Share the fun of your list here!

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I don't have many things on my list because my husband and I are saving for Ireland. However, I have my eye on a pair of high top shoes that are colorful...something very whimsical and I would have NEVER wanted before. But having lost weight I new don't feel self conscious wearing things that will bring attention. I always wanted a pair of Vans as well, but never thought of myself worthy of them being so heavy. This year, I'm getting the Vans. ;)

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I asked for exercise equipment for my home gym.

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