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Make Your Valentine’s Day Sweeter & More Romantic By Offering Heartfelt Gifts
By Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C.
Every Valentine’s Day, I’m saddened, because men all across America are unknowingly putting their honeys into sugar shock by lavishing them with super-sweet chocolate candies, placed, of course, in beautiful, red, heart-shaped boxes.
Of course, that gesture is intentioned and intended to show these significant others that they’re cherished, adored and beloved.
But this annual sugary ritual is one that sends women into diet frustration, chocolate fixation and agonized moments on the scale. Not only that, but chocolate and other candies could harm their chance for romance that evening.
Each year, I hear from many of these agonized, sugar-addicted women, who fear and despair that this innocent candy gift may trigger binging, falling off their diet, weight gain, mood swings, depression and even a decrease in libido.
Men, let me clue you in on something: For most of us females, a calorie-packed, sugar-filled chocolate is not the easy, fast way into our hearts and bedrooms.
Guys, I know you mean well, but in this day and age of obesity run rampant and type 2 diabetes soaring, it’s just not politically correct or considerate to give sweet chocolate on Valentine’s Day—despite the fact that candy companies invest heavily in advertising to convince you otherwise.
But, rest assured, men, you can still show your love in other creative, more healthful, heartfelt ways. Here are 7 gift ideas that women across America submitted to my Sweeter Gift Challenge survey at www.SweeterGiftChallenge.com. Unlike rich chocolate, these Valentine’s Day presents won’t send your sweetie into either sugar shock or dieting dismay:
1. Write your sweetheart personal poem and frame it. Then be loving by spending quality time with her—and not just on Valentine’s Day.
2. Go for the old standby—give her a dozen red roses. Flowers are always a better choice—and much more appreciated—than candy.
3. Pamper your lady by running her a bubble bath and giving her a luxurious, lengthy massage with wonderfully scented oils.
4. Create a handmade card and take her out for a romantic, candlelit
dinner. When it comes time for dessert, tell her you have something
more fun planned. Then let your imagination take over when you arrive
home. Hint: Rose petals could help set the tone.
5. Put together a special CD filled with meaningful love songs from your favorite movies, Broadway shows or pop artists.
6. Give her a gift certificate or hand-made coupon for a day at a
spa, a set of dance lessons or even a romantic weekend getaway.
7. Buy her a selection of sweet-smelling scented candles, lotions or oils.
Men, doesn’t it feel wonderful to know that instead of tormenting
and taunting your lady with sinful sweets, you’re treating her with
loving gestures that could enhance her health—and your chance for a
more romantic Valentine’s Day?
And women, feel free to show this article to the men in your lives!
Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. is the "Sugar Liberator," a holistic health
counselor, speaker, and author of SUGAR SHOCK! How Sweets and Simple
Carbs Can Derail Your Life—and How You Can Get Back on Track. Connie
invites people to join the fun "Sweeter Gift Challenge" survey by
submitting sweet, non-sugary Valentine’s Day gift ideas to
www.SweeterGift.com. She then invites you to join a special Sweeter Gift Challenge Radio Show on her Stop SUGAR SHOCK!
Radio Show to listen to health, nutrition and gift experts share their
ideas, too. You can listen to the show at any time. Just go to:
www.BlogTalkRadio.com/StopSugarShock