Guest blog by justinimal My boyfriend recently set out to complete a "life-changing" diet and
exercise plan: P90X. Now, I totally support him in his desire to change for the better, even though he's definitely within the healthy weight category for his height and age.
If he ends up looking anything like the models on the website, I know it'll be worth it.
BUT! Valentine's Day is coming up in just a few short weeks, and I normally would get him some of his favorite truffles and a small gift.
Since his diet rules out basically all sweets, I'm stuck as to what to get/do for him. Normally I'm an expert with gifts for guys, but I'm absolutely stumped.
Do I still get him his favorite candy or do I stay away from anything that will mess up his diet regimen?
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Can you get him something sweet that has like... no calories? Like... I dunno, dried fruit for example. Or an all-natural lollipop or something? If not, you can always just make it a large present. Or two small presents.
Why don't you get him something significant that lasts longer than a few minutes, or days?
I would probably steer clear of the sweets & look for something to support his new diet & exercise. Like new track pants or a hoodie or tennis shoes. Might sound unromantic, but if you explain to him that this is your symbol of support for him, then I think it could be a great V-day gift!
If you must get him something, get him something small, and dark chocolates. I don't see too much harm in something too small.
why do sweets always need to be a gift?
I don't think you should get him sweets
Get him a fruit basket! I'm sure he would like that
@skinnychic8@xanga - that's actually a very nice idea. Give him something he can use for his exercises
rather than a fruit basket, try getting him something from edible arrangements. they make the fruit look like flowers, and some pieces can be dipped in chocolate.
i would make sure it's a small one though, because you can even eat too much fruit to mess up a diet. :)
otherwise, i would go with getting him something else that is thoughtful and won't tempt him to stray from his diet.
@deprivation_now@xanga - I don't think they always need to be a gift.. but the specific candy that I get him is sort of a special treat that started as a surprise. Now it's kind of become a tradition.
@Shock_Every0ne@xanga - that's a really great idea. I know that he loves trying new foods, and his diet calls for different fruit smoothies and drinks. the fruit basket could totally play into that. :)
go for something vegan. it can be a dark 80 % chocolate, something organic, or even something creative you spending time with him somewhere special.
SCRAPBOOK your relationship!!I wouldn't get what you always get him. That might seem like you're trying to undermine his progress.
In fact, I'd stay away from food altogether. Maybe it's time to make a new tradition.
under armour gear :)
I agree with the second comment.
I'd get him something special, and then make a coupon that says "good for one box of truffles when your diet is over."
:P
a healthier alternative??
@sambepambe@xanga - yeah! even a better idea
I've always wanted someone to get me one of those..
I think I'll just end up getting it myself though lol
LOL, they're delicious. and they give you so much! i usually just reap the benefits when i give one to someone else... they'll NEVER finish it without my help! =]
Personally, I couldn't go through my entire life on a regimen that allowed none of what I loved as a treat. Balance is the key to continuing an eating plan, and to not allow anything sweet that you love is ...well...so depressing that it would make me quit my diet. If I can a bit a chocolate every week, within reason, it's a good way to reward my hard work.
 strawberries covered with some- sugar free chocolate would be romantic and not mess up his regimen.Â
Also, I agree that you could also give him something that isn't food that will help him on his way to being fit- like a GNC gold member card. It saves him 20% the first week on stuff he needs from gnc- like protein powders and such. Not romantic but I think a dude will like it, heck, even I'd like it in this economic climate
just ask him if he wants to make an exception for days like that - that's not spoiling the surprise, but thinking with him.
I would say get him his truffle, but not a whole box. Can you buy just one or two of his favorite chocolates? That way it is still a treat (which he deserves, even if he is on a diet), but it won't mess up his plans, or make him feel like you are purposefully sabotaging his diet.