decide to give what you offer a try. 2. Compromise.
Compromising is the base of any
healthy relationship, whether making changes or not. Sit down together, and make your intentions clear about your lifestyle changes. Let your partner know that you want your future to include them, and are willing to compromise on some changes to keep them happy. Be sure to make it clear that they will need to com- promise, as well. Offer to keep your regular movie nights, but let them know that you no longer want to get popcorn. If you have a theatre nearby, you might walk instead of driving. Perhaps let your partner pick an outing one weekend, or work together to come up with a list of ideas for active things to do together (going to the park to feed ducks, bowling, or even bumper cars and laser tag can count!). What matters is that your ideas get you off of the couch to- gether. Try putting all of your ideas into a jar, and choosing one at random every weekend. Pack a healthy snack when you go, or have a plan for a healthy restaurant option.
3. Allow for flexibility. There are times when you may be
blindsided by unexpected guests, events, or even a grumpy partner. Have a plan for as many different scenarios as you can imagine. Have last minute meal ideas for home, takeout, and restaurants written down. Keep healthy grab and go snacks in
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your house and/or car. If you're at a res- taurant with your partner, family, or friends, don't nag them to eat healthy. Stick to your goals, but let them choose what they like. They may decide to make a small change in their meal choice based on what you do. You can be a good example with- out being a nag! If you had plans for a healthy outing,
but your partner is in a mood that day, let it go. Have an option ready for you to do alone, and tell your partner that you can reschedule it for another time. You could also ask if there is another outing that they are more willing to do that day instead of your original plan.
4. Healthy can be luxurious. Typical ideas for Valentine's Day and date nights can sometimes be full of un- healthy choices, but it doesn't have to be this way! Trade dinner and a movie for dinner and dancing. Have a day at the spa together. Many spas have couples packages that even include a couple's massage. Switch a romantic restaurant dinner with a decadent (but still relatively healthy!) home cooked dinner of Red Wine & Balsamic Marinated Filet Mignon, Steamed Asparagus Spears, and Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries for des- sert. Using simple, high quality ingredi- ents can make all the difference.
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your Filet Mignon, combine 1/2 cup red wine, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh minced garlic, and salt/pepper to taste. You can even reserve a bit of extra marinade to heat until bub- bling and slightly thickened, then drizzle over your finished steaks or Asparagus.
The most important thing to remember when trying to include your partner in your new lifestyle is to keep offering choices. Even if they don't take you up on your offer, the act of offering to include them can make a huge difference in their per- ception. They are seeing that you do want to include them, and not that you are using your new lifestyle as a means to escape your relationship. In time, they may come around and
actively participate in being healthier. Yet, even if they don't, your efforts to include them will make it less of a threat, and your lifestyle will be seen as an extension of you - a new part of you to love. With a little luck, it may be the catalyst for you both to enjoy many happy and healthy years together.
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