Happy first day of fall
everyone! With the changing weather fall can be both a great and not
so great time for your health. With the more mild weather moving in
fall is a great time to get outside for a run or walk, while also enjoying the beautiful scenery. On the
downside though comes shorter days, calorie packed meals, and some familiar
cases of cabin fever.
The good news is you don't have to let
your fitness and health go with the changing seasons, with a little
planning we can all stay healthy year long.
Plan Ahead
If you know you don't like being out
after dark plan your jog for a time right before sunset, and stick to
it. A great way to do this is by making it a date with a friend, or
taking one of your furry friends along with you. Trust me if your
pups anything like mine he wont let you miss a nightly walk or jog. Also keep in mind that as a students almost all campuses have a gym that is free to students, so get your moneys worth and plan a workout after class.
Consider a Workout DVD
I absolutely love workout DVD's some
of them are amazing workouts, and the best
part is you don't even have to leave home. DVD's are a great
alternative if you don't like being out in the colder weather or if
your not a fan of the gym. Some of my favorite DVD's come from a
company called BEACHBODY, they offer a variety of programs, all of
which are effective and easy to stick to. Check them out here.
Fuel Your Body Right
Caramel apples, candy, and loads hearty
meals for those chilly nights. While fall may be one of the most
delicious times of the year, its also one of the most fattening.
Avoid snacking on sweet Halloween treats, and pay attention to portion
sizes at dinner time to avoid over eating. Also remember to load up on
fruits, vegetables, and water to help keep your body energized longer
and fight off sweet cravings.
Great post! It's hard already, with a cold day like today to get out of bed but a workout DVD makes it seem a little more possible since I won't actually have to go outside to get moving!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog! Every post kept me reading. It's giving me great motivation to stay on track with my weight loss. I've started running lately, and one thing I hate is running in the cold! There's nothing better than running outside, but the cold is horrible.
ReplyDeleteWorkout DVDs can be really fun! I have numerous DVDs, including one from Jillian Michaels and they actually do work and are super fun!
Keep up the great blog. I'm sure I'll be checking it again for more motivational posts (:
This is a good post, I know that its extremely hard to workout and get motivated for it also, fall is also a tough time of the year. The holidays are starting soon and this means a lot of food!
ReplyDeletekeep up the good work
Good info and advice! I started my morning jogs again today after almost 2 weeks of slacking. It's hard sometimes to get going (again :) but once you do it, you'll be thankful you did! The fall air feels great in the morning, especially with some extra layers on!
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