by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
14. February 2012 20:08
Happy Valentine’s Day
I think that Valentine’s Day can be a challenging day for many for a variety of reasons:
- If your love life is not exactly where you had imagined it would be, then a day devoted to love can drive you straight into an ice cream gallon. Be kind to yourself. If you feel anxious, and looking for a release, go to a workout class that you like, or make yourself a chocolate dipped strawberry instead of a bag of mini candy bars.
- If someone gives you a box of cream filled bon-bons as a treat, thank them politely, but don’t take the wrapping off unless you feel comfortable you can enjoy just one or two. You’ve worked too hard to achieve your exercise and body re-shaping goals to eat a box of fat filled,, sugar laden chocolates.
- If you are dining out for the evening, talk to your waiter about your needs. That is why they are there.To help you order and bring to you the foods that you desire and make you feel good. Ask them to keep the bread basket in the kitchen. Explain that the chef can use spices, and chicken stock to flavor your vegetables, but no excessive butter or hollandaise.Ask for your salad dressings or sauce to be served on the side for you to utilize it how YOU see fit.
- If you’re having liquor, have one glass of red wine versus a sugar-filled cosmopolitan.
- If you making a special dinner for your family, ask them to join you in the kitchen and make the preparation a ‘family affair’.Realize that how you plate the food can change an everyday meal into a special evening’s event! Use those chargers for your entrée plates that are in the bottom of a drawer, or the fancy napkin ring holders. Try making a low-calorie chocolate mousse, or a poached pear over a dallop of real whip cream or low-calorie vanilla ice cream.
- The reality is that there are no 'rules' about what "love" has to mean. It doesn't need to be a romantic relationship. It can be the love and support of friends and family that you appreciate. That isn't a second runner up!
- Realize that you may be your most important Valentine! Experience a moment of reverence over the hard work that you do on a daily basis to achieve your best overall health.
Bravo!
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