Winter is generally associated with curling up under a blanket, watching a good movie or reading a book and of course ‘Eating’. When it comes to winter, it has been seen that the words like ‘staying fit’ and ‘healthy' vanishes from our vocabulary. Taking a second helping of our regular diet seems like a second nature.
The cold and foggy mornings, and darker evenings make you plain lazy. Exercising in winter would mean getting up from the table to grab a second helping. Most people find it easier to exercise in the warmer months; however winter should not be the reason to add on piles of weight. Living a healthy lifestyle should be a year round commitment; you should not let the cold weather be a hindrance in achieving your fitness goal.
Read here simple ways to stay fit and get a svelte figure by spring.
It is natural to crave for fried pakoras, samosas and other heavy food in winter but instead of reaching out for these calorie laden foods, it is suggested that you should eat more of citrus fruits like oranges, sweet limes as they are rich in Vitamin C and helps to keep your immune system functioning at its best. Carrots, sweet potatoes are all in the season and provide antioxidants that help to fight infection fighting cells.
Winter is the perfect time to have a bowl of soup. Adding soups to your regular menu can be an amazing weight loss tool.
Well Known Nutritionist, Patricia Sadri says, “Our body needs more energy to keep the body warm and hence an individual experiences food cravings in winter. Having a bowl of vegetable soup or chicken soup can help to keep you fit and in shape in winter. Having fresh vegetables sautéed with little herbs makes for a delicious and healthy winter food.”
You may not feel the urge to drink water in winter, but it is equally important to drink water even when the temperatures are plummeting. Winter weather can dehydrate you just like summer. To keep your body hydrated it is important to drink frequent sips of water, you can also choose to have herbal teas without sugar to keep the body hydrated
If you do not feel like waking up early to exercise, you can switch to an afternoon or evening schedule. Working indoors is another good way to keep yourself fit in winter. There are many great indoor exercises designed to keep you active in the winter. Cleaning your house or redecorating your house can be fun and a good exercise. You can achieve a sense of accomplishment and also burn calories at the same time. You can also buy equipments like a stationary bicycle or a treadmill and exercise at the comfort of your home.
Well, if you think it is not possible to go out for walk or jog due to the chilly weather, try joining the gym. The winter months are excellent for weight training. You can burn calories without worrying about the low temperatures outside.
Climbing stairs is another good workout. Climbing the stairs instead of using the elevator keeps the body warm.
Winter can deplete your spirited moods because of the cold weather and lack of sun. It is a time when stress levels are high. Yoga helps to unite the body, mind and spirit and helps to reduce stress. Yoga is a good way to keep your body warm and maintain a good posture. You can join a yoga class for better benefits or perform yoga which watching it on TV or on a DVD.
If you love to participate in adventure sports, then winter is the best time to try trekking, rock climbing, skiing, biking etc. The sports activities will keep you active, lift your spirits and take care of your health.
When the weather is low outside there is no need to hit the couch and gorge on fried foods. You can go ahead and confidently break the old routines that you followed year after year and later regretted over the piles that you gained during this season. With a little awareness and resilience, you can reap the benefits of good health in winter
