5 New Ways to Say “I Love You” to Your Partner Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is upon us so people are taking the opportunity to show someone they love what he or she really means to them. For some, that means giving flowers, chocolates, teddy bears, diamonds, extravagant dinners and more. But there are other ways to say “I love you” that are often overlooked.
Nothing says love like caring for someone’s health and well-being, and declaring “I love you so much that I want you to live a long and healthy life by my side.” You can find your biggest supporter and advocate in your friend or partner, so let’s all work together.
Research conducted by the Society of Behavioral Medicine studied the effects of training with a partner for cardio. Working out with a partner can double your performance and increase your motivation. So why don’t we do it more often? Let’s decide to partner up and get healthy together this year.
To help get started, below are five tips and resources to keep you and your partner healthy through the years.
1. Compete with your fitness trackers
As the craze for wearables increases, research has shown how successful fitness trackers are for motivating people to become more active. With wearables, you can set up challenges and compete with your loved ones to push them to be more active.
2. Hike together
This is a great an exciting opportunity to grab a friend, partner, or your entire family and and get some fresh air with each other. No matter your hiking level, there is a hike for you! From beginner to expert! So grab somebody close along with your hiking sneakers and take your relationship to new heights and new experiences. Interested in hiking but not sure how to get started? Our new hiking initiative, HikeNC!, gets North Carolinians outdoors and visiting local state parks. Our hikes are great for couples, families, and friends!
3. Partner for Training
Whether you are preparing for that summer body, training for a 5k, or reaching personal fitness goals, you will need the proper tools to keep you and your partner active and healthy. For members, BCBSNC offers Blue365 which gives you extra savings on nutrition programs, discounts on fitness gear, and great gym membership deals. It has so many resources you can tap into in order to improve your health together without breaking the bank.
4. Plan out your meals
Work with your partner to plan healthy meals throughout the week using resources on Pinterest, meal planning subscriptions, and cookbooks and articles that highlight simple and affordable meals. How romantic! Also, look into your local grocery store or farmers market for ideas and healthy options.
5. Plan a getaway
Take some time for a mental break with your partner or friends. Plan a local trip or outing to explore some of North Carolina’s wonderful offerings. Wherever you decide to go, take the time to mentally recharge. For BCBSNC fully-insured members, Adestinn offers a Vacations Savings Match Program to help you save for that perfect getaway.
So give the gift of love this season by taking charge of your health with the people you love! And remember, you can show this kind of love all year long.
