Thursday, September 24, 2009

When Times Get Busy

Sometimes the start of school, or a new job, or even just a new season, can be overwhelming, creating an environment that encourages poor health choices. To help prevent this here are some good strategies.
To start off with, just because beach days are limited or over doesn't mean our beach body has to go too. You worked so hard all summer to have this body, don't let it go! Slim taylored fits are in this fall and the last thing you want is to have to wear a big baggy sweater.
1) Write down a schedule for your week that includes EVERYTHING, this means class times, work, when you are planning to go shopping, and workouts.

2) Set aside a block of time 1-2 times a week where you can make meals (such as stirfries, curry or even cook up meat) that you an pop in the freezer for when you have no time to cook.

3) Wake up early to workout if you have no time during the day. You will feel so much better after!

4) Flu season is around the corner, make sure you are getting adequate vitamins and minerals to keep your immune system up, the last thing you want is to spend a week in bed.

5)Walk more! Cherish the warm weather while it lasts. Try to walk everywhere you can. Not only will this add in a bit of exercise but it is also a great stress reliever :)

6) Commit to some sort of relaxation, whether that be a long warm shower with your favorite body wash or a yoga class. Try to incorporate this whenever you can.

And Lastly..BREATHE, it will all be okay, no matter how much homework, housework etc.you have.