This fall, use the change of the season to make changes in your diet and exercise routine. Even if you take a little break, it is OK just so long as you make sure to return to the good habits you keep most of the year. Summers will come and go and so will your motivation to eat right and exercise. Go online and see what is up locally, sign up and get yourself geared up to compete. Train for a special event or race: Need something to look forward to? Find a race or other type of fitness event and start training. They can help get you started on the right track with your eating.
If you need help on what to choose, find a dietitian and have a consult. The next time you go to the store, take your time when picking out healthier snack items for both you and your family. In the summer when kids are home, we naturally keep more kid-friendly snacks in the house. Clean up your diet: Fall is a great time to clean out the house of junk foods. The advantage of a workout partner is that if there is someone else counting on you to be there, you will be more likely to show up. If you have always been a solo artist, then think about trying exercise with a friend.
Call them up, set up a time to start back, and get each other motivated again. Find a buddy: If you had a workout partner who has disappeared during the summer as well, it is time to get them back. Many fitness centers employ personal trainers, just be sure to check out their background and credentials before signing up. Personal trainers will develop and supervise a routine made for you and your goals. Hire a personal trainer: Totally lost your motivation over the summer? The best way to get it back is to hire a personal trainer. Try a new piece of equipment, a new activity or a different weight training routine. Don’t just go back to the same old, same old. Get on a new program: Just like Funions at the beach, workout routines can grow stale. When choosing a gym, make sure it is convenient to your home or work, offers the amenities you would like and has qualified staff. Restart or get a gym membership: If you have canceled for the summer or have never had fitness center membership, fall is the perfect time to get one. Your running or walking shoes should be replaced every 300 or so miles. If you feet are not comfortable or become injured, they can cause all kinds of problems for your knees, hips and back. Exercise and fitness shoes have a shelf life. No matter what your motivation, however, here are some helpful hints to start your fall off right. Most of us exercise junkies work out because we need to. I exercise so I can indulge myself on occasion. Contrary to popular belief, even I don’t exercise solely for the fun of it. You have just about three months to detox and work hard so you can afford an extra piece of pumpkin pie or a slice of fruitcake. This is the time to kick your routine into high gear to get ready for the next excuse-filled season, the holidays. Gone are the excuses of the kids being at home, the weather too hot and not being able to find a time or place to exercise while traveling. However, now that summer has officially ended, it is time to trade Red Hots for tofu dogs, soda for green tea and get back into the gym.įall is the perfect time to “fall” back into good exercise and diet habits. Summer is the time for having fun, kicking back and even relaxing just a little bit on your fitness routine. This is a far cry from the wellness stuff I keep preaching, isn’t it? But so what? Even a so-called “expert” like me needs to throw down once in a while. I spent mine on a four-day hiatus from the gym that included boat and motorcycle riding, golfing, watching football and checking out a new Jamaican restaurant in Fayetteville with two-thirds of my children.
How did you spend your weekend? If you are like most Americans, you traveled, picnicked and partied the weekend away. We have just passed the Labor Day weekend, a sure sign that summer has officially ended.
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