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Tips for winter
« on: July 25, 2005, 08:03:02 PM »
Okay I thought a start a new thread about winter. Winter is terrible for me, so far this summer I lost a stone but I  am dreading the winter time. I just dont want to work out as much and feel so sluggish. Any tips on ways to stay strong with diet and exercise through those cold, dark winter months?


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Re: Tips for winter
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2005, 08:49:25 PM »
Lol, I am kind of dreading winter coming because it is just so freezing cold and dark and rainy here. I tend to suffer from a little bit of SAD so I know how you feel about lacking motivation. Here's what I've done:

Drink plenty of tea with caffeine regularly, as they do here, to keep your energy up and warm up your insides, so it's not so unbearable to face going out. Tea also makes you less hungry.

Also take a multivitamin every day -- I take Centrum Performance, which has extra things in it that keep your energy levels up and increases concentration and alertness. I also recommend Well Woman, which is a multivitamin specifically designed for women. You just feel better in general.

If possible, even consider investing in a UV lamp, which apparently erases the sluggishness that comes with lack of sunlight -- I've never tried it, but I hear it really helps.

If you continue to workout regularly from this point forward and remember your goal of staying fit and trim, and keep reminding yourself that you really don't want to go back to the way you were just because it's winter, you will be so naturally in the habit that you won't really want to give it up. And don't let the colder weather stop you from walking everywhere... just bundle up and go for it. Remember, action precedes motivation.

Also, remember to keep eating healthy. The colder weather in general makes people crave fatty comfort foods... if you can resist temptation and eat plenty of wholegrains, fresh fruits & veggies and protein to satify your hunger, you will do fine.  :)
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Re: Tips for winter
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2005, 09:20:13 PM »
I can't think about winter yet!!! It's beach season, people!!!  :o
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Re: Tips for winter
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2005, 09:20:27 PM »
Yoga and pilates. 


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Re: Tips for winter
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2005, 10:08:07 PM »
Switch to swimming and then earn yourself a nice hot chocolate (with cream!)  ;D
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Re: Tips for winter
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2005, 10:21:02 PM »
a friend of mine got me hooked on pumpkin & sunflower seeds you can get them from holland and barrett it's good for energy.
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Re: Tips for winter
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2005, 07:10:13 AM »
Beach season!! I've been freezing for the last two days!  ::)


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Re: Tips for winter
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2005, 12:46:29 PM »
I invested in a treadmill a few months back.  Admittedly, I haven't used it much since the weather's been decent, but I certainly will in the winter!  We had it in the garage, but I wasn't too motivated to work out in there, so DH just moved it into the house last week.  I know Mr. T(readmill) and I will be spending some quality time together this winter!  ;)


Re: Tips for winter
« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2005, 02:13:01 PM »
Oh lord, I can't start thinking about winter YET!!!! Though today I had to pull out a sweatshirt.  >:(

I'm going to get a UV lamp 'cause the dark bothers me more than the cold.

Exercise DVDs? And long, bundled up walks - just because it's cold doesn't mean you shouldn't get fresh air!!! I love getting bundled up and walking in the winter....

Soup. And the breadmaker usually goes into overdrive - that way I can control what goes into the bread and make it healthy....


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Re: Tips for winter
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2005, 04:34:27 PM »
Tips for Winter???

Aren't we still waitin' for Summer to get here??   ;D ;D


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