GetFit Top Tip

So the time has come and Winter is more or less here and with Winter time comes the Darker Days and the colds and flues ( which i just have experienced) start appearing together with tiredness and sometimes depressions. Everything seems harder especially getting up in the morning and the sofa attracts you more and more instead of leaving the warm and nice homes to get out and about. With the lack of energy comes the lack of trying to eat healthier and all this escalates into a bad circle. But have no fear, there are ways to boost you Immune system and ways to  feel better so stand up tall and see what You can do to feel better this Winter?

Nutrition:

We have all heard it by now, You are what you Eat! And Yes it is still a Fact! So try to think before you put that piece of chocolate in your mouth because you are hungry and that’s the first thing you saw. Always think about what You are eating and what Good that will do to You and your body?

Make sure you eat clean carbs, protein and good fats. Eat lot’s of fruit and vegetables which are bombed with vitamines and minerals and antioxidants which will boost your Immune system. Try to eat warm food now when it gets colder because that will heat you up and fill you up for longer. Try porridge or an omelette in the morning instead of your sugary cereals or toasts. If you don’t eat breakfast, Now is a great time to start. Try it out and see what a difference it acctually makes to your whole day!

As always Avoid Sugar(which includes white bread, pasta and bisquits), Alcohol and processed foods. They are still No good and don’t have any nutrients. Alcohol can also make you feel depressed!

Exercise:

This is equally Important especially now when Winter is here. It’s easy to stop doing exercise at this time of year and us working in Gym can see a big difference in clientel at winter time. It’s just plain and simple Hard to get out when it’s cold and miserable out there but try not to stop. As i just said Exercise is very Important. When we do exercise we release the hormone Endorfines and that is the hormone that makes us feel Happy and it is the same hormone  we release when we stress, have sex or are totally in love. And you know how happy you are then , right:)

We get stronger both mentally and physically and we also Boost the Immune system with regular Exercise. So if you are used to doing exercise, do continue, don’t give up!

If you are new to exercise start off nice and easy so you don’t over do it and get fed up or injured. Remember, Any exercise is better than No exercise.

An other thing that makes us livlier and happier is getting out doors. Wrap up real warm and go out for walks or gather some friends and play touch rugby or some other games or why not set up a little tournament of some kind and  Have fun Out doors. You’ll get some fun, some fresh air and the Sun (if it’s out) will give You the  all Important Vitamin D which makes your skeleton stronger and again boosts your Immune System. D-Vitamines are also great for the skin, hair and against Depression.

So, no more excuses about Winter. If you take good care of yourself this might be the best Winter Ever:) Eat good, Get outside and Do some Exercise. Why not Try something totally new this winter, get a friend to come along becuase that way You will never have an excuse not to do it.

Be Well and Happy Halloween:)

Jess

Want to try something new, here are our options:

Fitness Boxing classes: WWW.JESSBOXING.COM

Outdoor Functional training: WWW.FORESTFIT.COM

Or why not get a Personal Trainer this Winter: WWW.GETFIT.LU

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