It happens every time. You're single, eating healthy and working out. Your body is sleek and sexy. You feel like a goddess everywhere you strut. Then you find that special someone you've been looking for. And that's when it all falls apart. There are the bottles of wine shared over extravagant candlelit dinners. You consistently decide to spend time with Mr. Sexy instead of hitting the gym. One thing follows another, and your figure suffers. The first bulge is subtle. You can blame it on bloat. But then, suddenly (or seemingly so), you go up a size and start feeling more like Queen Frump than the sexy woman you know you are.

It's inevitable. New relationships revolve around food. Dates at restaurants tempt you to eat not just oversized, multiple-course meals. Perhaps you indulge in a glass or two of wine. And don't forget dessert. This focus on food makes sense: You communicate over the table. There, you can spend hours exploring the fabulous qualities of the man sitting across from you. And all the while, you take a nibble here and a sip there.

Stop right there! Refocus your activities. Instead of planning a date at a restaurant, get physical. There are many active pastimes couples can partake in while allowing a relationship to grow. Instead of sitting and dining, take a hike (literally). It doesn't have to be long ‑- you can even plot a destination to stop for a healthy snack. A bike ride, either out in the wilderness or down a quiet road will burn some calories and allow you to chat. Or try a sport. You don't need to know how to play; you can learn together. Tennis and volleyball are two fun activities to get the blood flowing. If your guy is up to it, learn to dance. Nothing is sexier than the salsa. Whatever the activity, the important thing is to refocus. Don't allow all your interactions to revolve around food and alcohol.