Congratulations! You started your New Year's resolution diet, and so far you've kept it. You've already noticed the crowds at your gym (jam-packed in January) are beginning to thin out. You're noticing your clothes are looser, and you might be considering a shopping trip in your future. You even survived the Super Bowl, and didn't kill your diet. What's the next big obstacle?
Of course, Valentine's Day.
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We've all been inundated with images of happy couples, sharing boxes of chocolate, enjoying a romantic, rich and yummy supper on Valentine's Day, while the man gives the woman gorgeous flowers and an high-priced piece of jewelry.
This year, skip the first two and stick with the last two.
If you've made encouraging strengthen with your diet, the last thing you want is to derail it with one calorie-laden night. So here are some tips to help you allege your slimming figure, while still enjoying your holiday:
1. Encourage your sweetheart to not bring you fattening treats.
Let's face it, one of the many benefits of losing weight is the safe bet response from your important other when you're finding great and better. It's so straightforward to remind your loved one, "Honey, I'm doing so well with my diet. Please don't bring me any sweets for Valentine's Day this year."
2. Forgo the candy. Period.
Even if your important other has agreed to not bring you candy, temptations are still there. Who surrounded by us hasn't walked past the Godiva store in the mall and admired those succulent Red Velvet truffles in the candy counter? Who hasn't gotten a hankering for those yummy smelling heart-shaped cookies at Publix? Just remind yourself... "I don't need this, I don't need this." And keep walking by.
3. Don't touch the kids' candy either.
For those with school age kids, Valentine's Day often includes a trade of candy, not just flimsy paper cards. As you help your child prepare their Valentine's cards, buy a candy that doesn't appeal to you. When the kids come home from school with a candy stash, create some limits so you're not tempted to eat those candies as well.
4. Eat a wholesome meal at home.
Perhaps eating at home isn't the most romantic event, but it's the best way to control your menu and ensure you're staying within your diet. Ask a friend to watch your kids so you can have a romantic supper at home (celebrating on a separate night to adapt schedules is also an option). Or, if you surely must go out to dinner, explore the menu of your favorite restaurant and plan ahead. If your restaurant doesn't have wholesome choices, then choose a separate place.
5. Celebrate in a way that doesn't involve food!
Go to the movies, see a play, enjoy the symphony or an art exhibit, or simply take the time to go for a walk with a loved one. There are so many ways to celebrate your love that do not involve food.
After Valentine's Day is over, come back and post some of the tactics you used to help stick with your diet, but still allowed you to have a very sweet Valentine's Day.
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