It feels like we just all gain more weight in the winter time. Some people think it's a way that our bodies insulate to stay warm. In some ways that's true, one of the functions of fatty tissue is insulation.
It could also be because we want to hibernate like bears do.
But in my opinion neither of these are the case, and even if they are true, here are five tips that may help you to stay trim through the winter this year.
In my opinion the reasons people gain weight during the winter are very simple.
We eat more, and we move less.
Obviously, right?
That's always why we gain weight.
But here are a few points that you may not have thought about in the past.
Who knows, maybe this will help you keep those extra pounds off when it’s to cold outside to go for your daily run.
Drink more water
Drinking more water is always a good idea. That's why drinking more water is one of my seven healthy habits for staying healthy and fit.
The thing is that in the winter time we drink less water because we don’t feel hit like we do when is warm outside.
Water helps us to feel full while not adding any calories to our diet. So if you don't drink as much water you may feel hungry more often.
Just make sure to drink at least eight chips of water a day, and at least that part of the problem will be solved.
Eat fresh vegetables and less/no fried foods.
When it's cold outside we tend to prefer hot foods. The thing we have to watch out for its not to choose warm foods that are high in calories and law in fiber.
Also people tend to eat less fresh fruits and vegetables during the winter for the same reason. The problem is that fresh fruits and vegetables contain enzymes that aid in good digestion.
Good digestion means a more efficient brake down of foods and less unnecessary storing of calories as fast cells.
Increase your indoor exercises
Yes, when it’s cold, rainy and snowing out, you can't go jogging.
So what I say is make sure you are doing more pushups and sit ups. Or get a treadmill, and whatever works for you.
What's important is to make sure that you are getting that extra indoor exercise to make up for what your not doing outside.
Take advantage of good weather days
Of course we all take advantage of good weather. The question is do you do that by getting out there for a two hour jog, or to go fishing?
You can go fishing, just make sure to run before hand. Better yet, find a great fishing spot that you need to hike a few miles to get to.
Whatever it is, make sure to get more outdoor exercise in when you are blessed with those nice days in the middle of the winter.
Also, when you do get the chance do more than you would in the summer because you need to make up for all those snow days.
The fresh air and sunshine will do you good also.
Speaking about sunlight, the lack of sunlight during the winter months causes some people to suffer from winter depression. And this can cause people to eat more.
Which brings me too my fifth and final tip.
Use herbs that help to decrease depression.
You may not feel depressed, but there is a good chance that we are all not as happy in the winter.
This is probably because of the longer nights and shorter days.
Like I said less sun less happy, at least for most of us.
And when we are feeling unhappy we tend to eat more.
By taking herbs that improve our mood, we can perhaps stop ourselves from eating that extra piece of cake.
So these are my five Tips. It's not a magic formula or top secret plan, but some times it’s the little changes that can make the big difference.
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