Stay
Active
The
trick to staying active during the busy holiday months and the cold winter
season is to plan ahead. Pick a time during the day when you plan to exercise
and stick with it. Lay your workout clothes out the night before to save time
and energy. Ask an exercise buddy who will keep you accountable to join you when
you don’t feel like exercising. On those
days when you really don’t want to exercise and all other tactics to find
motivation have failed, tell yourself you will exercise for 5 minutes and stop
after 5 minutes if you’re still unmotivated. Chances are you’ll exercise longer
than just those 5 minutes. Be sure to listen to your body and give yourself a
break if you really need to take the day off to rest.
If you just can’t stand the cold weather
during the winter months, find ways to exercise indoors. Fitness centers
usually run deals around the first of the year when people are starting those New
Years’ resolutions. Or you can exercise in the comfort of your own home with a
home workout DVD. Don’t worry, these have come a long way since the days of
Jane Fonda! Some of my favorites are by Jillian Michaels and The Biggest Loser
workout series.
Make exercise a family event! Get the
entire family involved in physical fitness by walking or running together,
playing tag football or yard bowling, or throwing a Frisbee in the park. Sign
up for a holiday themed 5K walk/run race and compete as a family. Most cities
have a local Thanksgiving or Christmas 5K that benefits local schools, churches
or charities so you can reap the benefits of exercising, spending time with
family and helping out a good cause!
Hoping ya’ll enjoy a healthy and happy
holiday season shared with friends and family. And remember what the season is
really all about; celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!
Jenny
Cooper, RD, LDN
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