February is Heart Month!

February is here so it's time to give the post-Christmas, January blahs the heave to and get a new burst of energy to put your new year into gear. It's Heart Month and Valentine's Day is on the horizon so why not strive to do something good for you and your heart; literally and metaphorically. First, get working on a Food Journal. To make changes in your eating plan (I won't even use the word "diet" here), first take an inventory of what you eat on a daily basis. Most people are not aware of how often they eat or what portion sizes they are consuming. Get yourself a little notebook and keep it with you. Jot down when, what and how much you eat. You'll soon see where you need to adjust amount and type of food. It'll make it easier to lose weight if that's what you need to do. You'll also be able to see how much you've cut back and what you've had to cut out. In the milder weather, get outside and walking, take in an outdoor activity or walk to the store instead of driving.

Second, try and be more loving. Think about saying and doing only kind things to people, even if they don't treat you the same way. You'll feel better about yourself and you'll soon find out that people will respond to your good will. Try making homemade Valentine cards and gifts yourself to keep the romance of the season and avoid the commercial ploys that are all around us.

Have a great February!