Take Steps to Get Healthy This Valentine’s Day

Instead of reaching for the heart-shaped box of assorted chocolates, you can redefine Valentine’s Day by taking the first step to a better, fitter you. No, you don’t have to join a new gym on February 14th. What you can do, however, is make a move in the right direction – and it doesn’t even have to cost you anything.

Muscle & Fitness explains how you could start a home-exercise routine that uses body weight exercises to work on strength and range of motion. How about using the day to try yoga or pilates? Both of these can easily be done at home and can make you feel better about yourself on a day that leads some down a less-than-optimal path, emotionally. Plus you can find all sorts of free resources and instruction videos online.

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The Purge

Instead of dwelling on the past this Valentine’s Day, use the time to prepare yourself for a fresh start. One good way to get yourself on the right path is to purge your living space of unhealthy items. Clean out your fridge and pantry – get rid of all your junk food. Clean your living space to make room for exercise. It’s hard to put down a yoga mat if your floor is covered with clothes and other objects. If you set yourself up for success, you’re much more likely to put in the work when it comes down to it.

Purging may also take the form of finally getting rid of bad habits like procrastination. Have you been putting something off that’s always been a dream accomplishment? Maybe it’s time to do something big for yourself. Check your bucket list for ideas. Is it time to take your dream vacation? Or maybe you’re ready to earn that degree that’ll put you on the fast track in your career, like an online degree in business or computer science. If you’re an aspiring teacher, look into the many opportunities as affordable online schools like Western Governors University, which offers the chance to kickstart a career in K-12 education.