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Let’s face it: when the weather is cold, and everything seems to be hibernating for the winter, it’s easy to let yourself and your healthy habits go as well.
That’s why it’s not surprising that when spring comes around, your clothes tend to shrink like they haven’t before.
And if it’s not your clothes, then you might lack the same energy and get-up-and-go just as warm weather and spring come around.
Granted, winters can be chilly and stressful. Days are short, nights are longer, and the frosty weather isn’t exactly conducive to establishing a healthy routine.
Yes, exercising during winter can be a tall task for many. But its importance remains the same.
Don’t fear, don’t cave into laziness, and don’t give up–you can give yourself the best Christmas gift by incorporating these ten weight loss tips during winter into your daily routine. Staying in shape during the holidays is possible with some organization and following these timely tips.
We can’t stress how important, regular exercise (30 minutes a day five times a week will do) is, even in the face of single-digit or sub-zero winter temperatures. But it’s hard enough to find the motivation to do that when the holiday season indulgences start getting in the way of your commitments.
Our advice? Make exercise fun, even when there doesn’t seem to be a way to do so. The idea is to pick and choose easy-to-accomplish aerobic activities baked into your holiday routine. This might include snowboarding, sledding, or hiking with friends and family, for some.
Prefer to stay indoors next to a warm, welcoming fire? The pandemic has left us with no excuses–there’s no shortage of indoor activities you can do at the drop of a hat. Think stationary bikes and treadmills, video games based on exercise and movement, or the endless trawl of content on streaming services geared towards fitness.
Enlist your network as accountability partners in your quest to stay in shape throughout the holidays. Go on an exercise date with your friend. Go for a walk around the city. Find a way to move around and get your heart pumping. Learn a martial art, learn how to dance, learn meditation and yoga…the possibilities are endless. Who says self-improvement can’t be fun?
- Remain active.
- Strive for a balanced diet.
- Opt to consume complex carbs.
- Ditch the juice.
- Don’t miss out on breakfast.
- Don’t forget to load up on calcium.
- Switch up your protein sources.
- Talk to an expert before taking action.
- Find an accountability partner.
- Make time.