Preventing Hibernation in the Fall and Winter.

As fall and winter set in, we all ten to get a case of hibernation. We don’t want to go out into the cold, rain, wind, or snow.  Instead we stay in, snuggle in a blanket, and eat. Especially during the Holiday season we tend to eat more than our fill. Because of this though we all tend to put on those unwanted winter pounds that come New Year’s we all scramble to get rid of.

What if we were able to keep that unwanted weight off and were able to stay active and motivated through the fall and winter months?  I think we all would be excited to hear what we could do to accomplish that. Well, it isn’t as hard as one might think. There are simple and easy ways to stay active but most important staying motivated in the months to come.

Here are some great ways of not only be active and burning calories!

·         One great way of staying on it is actually doing outside chores. For example, raking, shoveling snow, doing yard work/ landscaping, etc. Or even staying indoors and working on housework. These are great ways of burning calories without feeling like you are working out and there’s the added bonus of getting your chores done!

·         Choosing a sport that is in season – hockey, skating, etc. or just trying to integrate exercise more into your life. So, for instance, if your kids have soccer practice, walk around the field till they are done. You can also hold weekly walking groups, etc. You need to find out what it is that is driving you and motivating you towards your goals.  

·         This is also a really great time to consider and think more in depth about goals that you have for yourself and your health. You can also take this time to rejuvenate yourself by meditating, treating yourself, etc.

The article listed below will give even more helpful ways of being and staying active during the fall and winter. Just because we have weather that is not preferred should not mean we let ourselves off the hook to our health. We need to be engaged in making sure we all stay healthy and fit.

http://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/10-tips-fall-fitness

Committed to your health and fitness goals,

Justin and Angie LaPointe