Your Love Life Could Hold the Key to a New Thinner You

It’s a very familiar story—the beginning of a good relationship is packed with romance, where both of you are willing to do anything and everything to attract and keep the attention of the significant other. But as we get more secure in our relationships, contentment and comfort can also lead to a lull in passion.

It’s important to any relationship to keep the flame of romance burning brightly throughout. But especially when life is busy, romance won’t just come out of the blue—it needs to be initiated or even planned. Some feel that scheduling romantic time actually takes away from it, but oftentimes you will find that excitement grows with anticipation. You can also use the scheduled “date” as incentive to put in that little extra effort as it gets closer.

Be creative when thinking of ways to spice up your love life. Not every romantic gesture needs to be a grand one. Keep it simple and fun, as really it’s the thoughts behind an action that matters most. Try revisiting the location of your first date, returning to your honeymoon destination, giving small gifts when there are no occasions, or writing small notes and hiding them in coat pockets or on bathroom mirrors. Take a walk down memory lane, and laugh about the good times you’ve shared as you look toward the many more you’ll have in the future.

Sometimes, putting off intimacy is a result of not having the same figure as when we first started dating, but making an effort to keep the flame in the relationship is extra incentive to meet our weight-loss goals—and don’t forget, sex burns a lot of calories!

Ultimately, romance is about honoring your partner, appreciating them, and ensuring they are not taken for granted, but it’s also about not taking yourself for granted. Keep the flames of romance burning along with the calories!