Taking better care of yourself
Summer is over, and many of the activities that go with it are too. Time to break out the sweaters and get those walks in before cold weather sets in. It’s so much easier to keep your body moving and your diet on track when it’s nice outside.
In the winter months, we tend to crave more comfort foods that are usually higher in calories, but they make us feel better. Unfortunately, comfort foods can put some weight on you if you aren’t still moving around.
I would rather avoid the cold, and last year we invested in a treadmill, which helps keep both of us moving when it’s raining or uncomfortable outside.
We also watched a few videos on how to exercise as a couple and help each other stretch and limber up. It really is more fun to exercise together, and we motivate each other.
If I’m feeling lazy, my wife coaxes me and I almost always join her. If I find myself with an hour to spare in the middle of the day, we go for a walk together while the sun is shining.
Cleaning the house together is also good exercise and burns lots of calories. We put on some music and break out the supplies for a couple of hours, which is usually all it takes.
Doing housework as well as walking or doing yoga burns calories. The more active you are, the more calories you burn. Doing this kind of work is good for your mental health too.
So you can easily see how quickly you can keep yourself in shape doing things you want to do and also making them fun by doing them with a spouse or friend.
Perhaps the most important thing you can do then is to talk to a licensed therapist and a medical doctor. When your mind is aligned correctly, taking care of yourself becomes a natural and regular part of your life.