5 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues:
Let’s face it, Winter can be tough on us. It’s cold, dark, and sometimes even wet. So here are some ways to help us find that energy, warm up our bodies, and beat those winter blues!
- Exercise: Yeah, I am sure you all knew that one was coming. There have been numerous studies done that prove that working out and getting your body moving can help you overcome a negative mood! Working out also can help us by getting our blood pumping and by giving us an energy boost! So, instead of sleeping in, get up and find a routine that works for you. And stick with it! Plus, you know what they say: Summer bodies are made in the winter! (You'll be so glad you conquered this one NOW!)
- Eat Healthy: Eating the right kinds of foods can affect our mood in a positive way and eating the wrong kinds can make us feel sluggish, irritable, and just BLEH. When your body is being fed with fried, greasy, salty, and sugary “comfort” foods, your body immediately knows that it isn’t getting the right nutrients it needs to keep your body fueled properly. When that happens, our body thinks we are still hungry and then we keep eating, and eating, and eating without really ever feeling like we are full even though we are over-eating JUNK! This is why people tend to put on weight over the winter time. Who says that salads are summertime foods? Find a few staple veggies sides and some big ol’ salads that you enjoy eating and make them a part of your daily routine! Try adding Shakeology into one of your daily meals or snacks each day! It truly is a dose of daily dense nutrition!
- Stay Warm with a Hot Drink: Coffee, tea, and even a glass of warm lemon water will really help you relax and embrace the cold weather by staying warm on the inside! Just be sure to not load your drinks down with sugar, and yucky liquid creamers (ok, confession: I didn’t used to think they were yucky and I used to drink WAY TOO MUCH of them! So if you are like me, please taper off the creamer and enjoy your coffee as it is, or with some almond milk and honey!). Look for non-caffeinated teas that have immune boosting power in them. Treat yourself to one in the afternoons.
- Start a Countdown: Have a vacation coming up in the Spring/Summer? Start a countdown on your calendar, or find a countdown app on your phone! This is also a great way to keep yourself on track with #1 and #2 on this list! Keep yourself healthy and fit for those tank top and short seasons! They’ll be here before you know it!
- Get out of the HOUSE: Yes, I said it. Don’t hibernate! Yes, it is cold and you have to get all bundled up like an eskimo before going anywhere. However, if you are stuck in your house, you might just go a little crazy! So find some fun places to go to. Go to the library, aquarium, etc. Look up places locally that are still inside and warm (and CHEAP!). This will force you to get up and shower and go somewhere (even when you just want to be lazy and stay in jammies all day!).
Don’t let Winter give you the BLUES!
Now, here's a BONUS Winter Workout found on my favorite place to find images: Google Images!
-Ashley
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