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Thinking Ahead to the Colder Months

Since this week we had our first official day of fall I am starting to think about the upcoming winter months and how I can best prepare for them with my fitness routine. Walking outdoors will definitely become a thing of the past since I live in Wisconsin. However I could also look at shoveling snow as an alternative. At any rate, the colder months also tend to bring other unwanted things into the home, like illness. Colds, the sniffles and the flu are sure to hit my home. The thing about getting sick is that I know I will … Continue reading →

Preparing Your Home for the Colder Months

Depending on where you live in the United States, you may be starting to think about preparing your home for the colder months to come. I live in Wisconsin and by September we are already thinking of snow. It has been known to snow in October so you can never be too prepared. This is the time when we like to take advantage of what could be the last month or so of decent weather. By the middle of September we are packing away most of our outdoor furniture and making sure the snow blower and shovels are handy. There … Continue reading →

Winter Meal Planning

It feels like I am constantly running to the grocery store. If I’m lucky, I only go a couple of times during the week. But more often it ends up being three or four times that I visit. Now that it’s gotten colder and I am thinking ahead to the winter months, my goal is to eliminate unnecessary trips to the store. The only way I can really do that is to improve my meal planning skills. Last year I had this great idea of trying three new recipes every week. I was tired of cooking the same things over … Continue reading →

Gearing Up for Holiday Eating

For some, the thought of the holidays brings a sense of dread…hard to believe it is almost that time again. Then for others it brings a sense of cheer. But like it or not, they will be here before you know it. How do I know? I am already seeing Christmas decorations. Wow, can’t we at least get through Halloween first? So that means we will be faced with holiday eating temptations yet again. How did you manage last year? Did you hold up or did you buckle? I think it’s important that when it comes to fitness, we not … Continue reading →

A Clean Slate

Although most of us tend to consider the New Year as an opportunity to start with a clean slate, others look at the change of seasons as their chance for new beginnings. So now that we are on the verge of fall, perhaps it’s time you make this your clean slate. With a clean slate you wipe away all of your past failures. It doesn’t matter what you did or didn’t do as far as exercise or eating right over the summer. This is a new beginning and a brand new opportunity to start again. Think about the fact that … Continue reading →

Don’t Let Winter Become an Excuse to Not Exercise

Lately I have been thinking a lot about spring. I am thinking about sunshine and warmth. I am thinking about those walks I love to take. For some reason the thought of warmer days seems more motivating when it comes to exercise. The long, cold, dreary days of winter can cause the coach potato in all of us to seep in. I seem to have more time for movies and TV shows during the winter. Actually, it’s because I’m not a winter person. I don’t enjoy the cold and I certainly don’t enjoy the snow, despite living in a state … Continue reading →

The Benefits of Keeping Up or Starting Up a Fitness Routine in the Fall

We are in the midst of the fall season and so it seems to be a good reason to remind you of the benefits of keeping up or starting a fitness routine. The first benefit is that you can enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding you, such as the changing leaves, while you venture out on a walk or run. I am always amazed at some of the vibrant colors that can be found in the leaves during this time. And I have to admit that I enjoy the sound of crunching beneath my feet. But don’t just relegate your walk … Continue reading →

Preparing a Fitness Routine for the Fall Season

Well summer is slowly coming to an end. For some people this is a difficult thing to accept. They want to hold onto summer as long as possible. For other people (myself included), they are looking forward to cooler days. As we prepare for the upcoming fall season, we should also be preparing our fitness routine. After all, for many of us things drastically change when the temperatures begin to drop. While many of us are quite active during the summer months, the cooler months can cause some to lose motivation. But planning for this ahead of time can help. … Continue reading →

Should You Exercise When Sick?

I think more than anything I was looking for a good excuse this morning to not exercise. I did a Google search on exercising while you are sick. I shouldn’t have been surprised but there were several articles about this. I have been feeling under the weather the past few days. My body is run down, my throat hurts and I am sure that bronchitis is making its way into my body. It’s hard enough to get up and take care of the family, home and still do my job. But exercise? I don’t even want to think about it. … Continue reading →

Get Out!

Around here, it has been rainy on and off for days. Of course, this is because we have people visiting from out of town, and it’s always rainy when people visit. The temperate rainforest that we live in needs to show itself off, I’m sure. A lot of people have a hard time with darker, wetter and colder days. The fall and winter season sees a rise in SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder. As a parent or small or not-so-small children, it’s easy to feel housebound. I like the dark, wet fall weather because it inspires nesting and family time. … Continue reading →