Valentine’s Day is a little less than a week away and it’s a day spent with your loved one(s). I don’t know about you, but I much prefer to stay in on Valentine’s Day to avoid the over crowded restaurants and make a delicious healthy meal with my hubby. I usually try to make something a little extra special, like a nice filet, crab cakes or fresh fish. Oh and don’t worry I always include dessert!
Just remember, that even though Valentine’s Day is about loving those that are special in your life, it is also about loving your body! This year I decided to love my body by doing a 6 week “Love Your Body” challenge by the Tone It Up girls. I challenged myself to make healthy choices every day and to reach 100 miles (running, hiking & cycling) by V-day. I am almost there and feel great! So do yourself a favor and show love to your body on Valentine’s Day with a feel good work out and a healthy meal.
Healthy Meal Ideas
- Chicken Rollatini with Spinach alla Parmigiana
- Filet Mignon with a Balsamic Glaze
- Baked Lump Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Chipolte Lime Sauce
- Balsamic Salmon
Pair these main dishes with roasted asparagus to get your veggies in! If I know I am having dessert, I tend not to add a starch with my main meal, but a healthy starch you can add would be roasted sweet potatoes!
Desserts
Love Your Body Work Outs
Healthy Haven 
Can’t wait to try your recipes! Sunday, I’ll be bringing the roasted sweet potatoes to a very special birthday party! I see the Paleo Link, and realize without him knowing it, that Matt lost 43 lbs. doing the Paleo. Great Blog… will share with friends and family!
My sweet mother-in-law! Thank you so much! Yes, Paleo can make you lose a lot of weight and Pops is living proof of it … even if he didn’t mean to follow a Paleo diet! I play around with Paleo and try to have at least one Paleo meal a day, but couldn’t completely cut out all grains. See you Sunday 🙂