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.
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