Fall is a great time to get in shape

Happy Monday Fit Friends!  By now, most people are back into a 'normal' routine after summer vacations and prepping for a busy holiday season.  That's why fall is a GREAT time to start leading a fit life.  Here are some ways to jumpstart your active lifestyle right now!

*Take it outdoors!  Take advantage of milder temperatures, beautiful colors, and all of the fun activities fall has to offer.  Enjoy the changing leaves on a nature hike, enjoy a pumpkin patch & corn maze with the family, hunt, or sign up for one of the many races offered nationwide each fall.  Just be sure to dress for the weather - you may need to layer your clothing so you can shed layers as the temps rise or add them in the evening as temps drop.

*Enjoy the abundance of fresh produce!  Pumpkins, apples, squash, etc. are all great fall staples.  Bake apples with cinnamon and top with a dollop of vanilla Greek yogurt for a low cal comforting dessert.  You can add and substitute pumpkin into almost any baking recipe for an added health boost (more recipes related to that later).

*Take this time to make 1 small change a week.  For most people, this is the 'lull' between the nonstop summer activity & the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.  That makes it the perfect time to adopt new, healthy strategies so they are habit before the holidays.  Add a serving of veggies to every meal, cut out 1 soda a day, switch to a natural sugar substitute (i.e. Stevia), drink one more glass of water...whatever the change is, make it small, but stick with it.

*Enjoy some 'down time.'  With today's hectic lifestyles, it's important to take time for YOU every single day.  Read a book, take a bath, go for a walk, etc.  Just do something that helps destress you.

*Enlist the help of your support system to help you reach your goals.  Find a workout buddy.  Talk to your family about your wellness goals and let them know how they can support you.  Talk to me about how we can work together to make a plan that helps you reach the level of fitness and wellness you've always wanted.

Don't wait for January 1st to make changes - start living the life you want and deserve TODAY.

I'm Back!

Good morning Fit Friends!  After an extended summer break from blogging, I'm back and ready to go.  Be ready for more fit tips, healthy recipes, and must have products in the coming weeks to keep you motivated and active all winter long!