- Get rid of the baggy sweaters! Yes, winter is the perfect time to lounge around in baggy sweats and sweaters, but studies show that this is actually connected to feelings of laziness. Wearing tight clothes that show your figure may get you going to the gym. It's a subconscious feeling and when you hide your body in loose clothing, you don't notice what you need to work on.
- Cut down on carbs! Have you noticed that you crave more carbs in the winter? This actually happens because as the days get shorter, you receive less sunlight. This in return makes the serotonin in your brain less active, which leads to tiredness and hunger. We all know that eating carbs without working out afterwards leads to weight gain and fat storage, so try to snack on healthier foods during the cold winter months.
- Go outside! We all remember playing in the snow outside as children, so why not continue doing it? Check out these fun activities that are actually workouts:
- Don't lay on the couch all day! Cold snowy days lead to movies and snack, but this ultimately leads to an unsuccessful day. If you must partake in days like this, try some of these exercises during commercial breaks:
Hopefully these tips will keep you in shape this Winter, and get you ready for your Spring Break body! Stay warm and stay healthy!
Larissa L.
Cited:
"Winter-Proof Your Workout." Fitness Magazine. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Nov. 2015.
Larissa,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this post! This post is really interesting to me, as someone who is trying there hardest not to put on the freshman 15 this post will really help me. I was just thinking of how difficult its going to be to keep the weight off during the holidays because of all the great food, but this is definetaly going to help me out. Thanks!
Larissa,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this post! This post is really interesting to me, as someone who is trying there hardest not to put on the freshman 15 this post will really help me. I was just thinking of how difficult its going to be to keep the weight off during the holidays because of all the great food, but this is definetaly going to help me out. Thanks!
This was perfect timing for a winter exercise post. With the snow and Thanksgiving coming up people are going to be staying inside and eating a lot of food. For the 15 squats and push ups and things like that how often should you do these? Or if you do them every now and then during the break should it be okay?
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