Just when you think you have a handle on things, here comes Valentine’s Day! OK, let’s really think about this tradition, it’s all about hearts right?

Well, lets focus on our hearts then. Being healthy and eating right is the best way to have a healthy heart! Losing those extra pounds so your heart functions better is the best thing you can do for Valentine’s Day this year.

Leave the chocolates alone and have a Medifast Chocolate Pudding instead, or a Medifast Hot Cocoa. The best thing you can do is fall in love with yourself and be the best that you can be. For most of the people reading this, it means losing weight and becoming slimmer and happier!

Now, there are some psychological aspects to this as well, I know it isn’t only about the physical but lets face it, a slimmer body helps our confidence and makes us walk a little taller, laugh a bit more, and can help with the blues and the negativity in our lives.

This lets us get out for some brisk walks and get back into activities that don’t involve the TV or couch! It gives us the energy to play with the kids or pets in our lives. Life is so short, I know it’s cliche but it’s very true! What are you waiting for? Get skinny baby!