February is the month of love. And when
you love someone you give them flowers, or dinner out or lots and lots of
chocolate, right? With New Hampshire now ranked
as the 35th highest adult obesity rate in the nation (The State of Obesity:
Better Policies for a Healthier America), what the world needs now
is way less chocolate and a lot more sweat. This Valentine's Month think
outside the chocolate box and give your loved ones a gift that can't be boxed;
good health, good moods and special times connecting with each other. Here are
some tips to discover a fitness connection with your loved one:
1.
Fitness DatesRestaurants will be over crowded anyways. Try to do
something fitness related with your loved ones each month. Winter can be ice
skating, skiing or sledding. Summer can be hikes, bike rides or visit to
farmer's markets for local produce. Year round can be at home work-outs,
planning time at your gym's pool or visit your early years of dating and visit
a roller rink.
2.
Healthy CompetitionGet the blood flowing with a local running or adventure
race. Do a fitness challenge together. Winner gets to pick out something for
the other person to do.
3.
Cook a Healthy MealPlan out something different to try, buy the ingredients
together and then spend time cooking and chatting. Saves money and calories.
Healthy Hearts equal Happy Hearts so
invest your time and money this Valentine's Day in giving that special someone
a gift of fitness for both of you. Not only will your relationship be stronger
but the side effects of feeling good (and looking good) will not go unnoticed.
