Fall Into a Healthy Routine

It's officially fall! I can tell because everything is now pumpkin flavored and I actually had to throw on a sweatshirt to walk to the dining hall this morning, which is terrible, because I usually don't even want to put pants on.

BUT ANYWAYS...

Unfortunately fall means that people tend to start losing the motivation that they had, over the summer, to be healthy and fit. DO NOT LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU.

I know the weather is not so great and comfort food is calling your name, but don't give in. It's time to kick it into high gear and either revamp your routine, or for those of you whom haven't started yet, now is your time.

In order to be healthy and fit, all throughout the year, you need to change with the seasons. It's important to keep things interesting and allow yourself to mix things up once in a while.

Yesterday in my government 101 class, this guy that sits by me was telling me about how he could not get himself to go to the gym because it was just too cold to walk there, so instead he did some high intensity interval training videos that he found on youtube. If you face this problem of lacking motivation because of the weather, take advantage of the internet and all of it's fitness resources, you have no excuse. However, if you do prefer taking a walk or running outside, try to slowly make the adjustment to the treadmill or elliptical over fall, so when winter comes you are ready. If you struggle with boredom on the treadmill, refer to my post entitled "Workout of the week: A Treadmill Workout."

About the comfort food that is calling your name....

Resist the urge. Whether it be pumpkin pie or mac and cheese, comfort food is not the answer. To stop this craving, enjoy a bowl of a homemade soup, or if making soup is hard for you, Amy's Soups are a great, healthy option!

So think about your current routine, and ask yourself, is it time for a change? A change may keep you going and healthy. I know it's time for a change for me :)


On a side note...
I apologize to everyone who has been contacting me lately, regarding health and fitness, for the delayed responses. I just had midterms so I've been very busy, but luckily my schedule is starting to clear up, so feel free to continue to contact me for help and motivation!