Whether you have a Valentine or not – Valentines Day should be about loving your heart! Not hurting it!

Normally we celebrate with a box of chocolates and an extravagant meal. Maybe this is the year to switch it up! Instead of putting junk food into your mouth (which will only hurt your heart)- why not do something good for your heart!

The other night, myself and my husband went ice skating! I have not been ice skating since I was 7 years old. I was terrified to step on the ice!!! I could not believe I was such a scared-y cat. But once I got on and got moving I was better (a little anyway!). As I shimmied along I watch children whizz by me in wonderment! “! How did they get so good!? Why can’t I live with no fear?!!” But then I remembered, it takes practice! You only get good at something if you do it. I can’t magically be a good skater just because I’m now an adult. I have to get on the ice again if I want to get better.

It really was a great night! I worked muscles I have not worked in a long time! I got a great abdominal workout from all the balance work, not to mention the workout my ankles got! And I got to spend quality time with my husband (laughing at myself mind you- but at least I was laughing!)

If you live in the Toronto area, you should pop by Nathan Philips Square Skating Rink.  It’s so much fun! They have Top 40 blasting, disco lights and hot drinks! They’ve made it feel like an old school roller rink (You can rent anything from skates, to hats and mittens to helmets!). If you don’t live in the Toronto area – find your local indoor or outdoor rink – rent some skates and get on the ice!

This is a great activity to do alone, with a friend/loved one or with your entire family this valentines day.

Treat your heart to love & health and not to chocolate this valentines day!