Shorter days, longer nights, a thicker winter coat.  And I don’t mean the one you buy on sale at Kohl’s!  The winter layer I am referring to is that extra layer of you that can easily accumulate when Fall turns to Winter.

You can keep that winter layer at bay by doing a few simple things.

1.  Take advantage of the crop of winter veggies.  Carrotts, parsnips, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts are all great roasted in the oven and require little fat.

2.  Get thy body moving.  Make your fitness a priority during the winter months.  Swim at the local indoor pool, run around the local high school track or sign up for a spin class.  Whatever it is – do it and do it often.

3.  Cozy nights by the fireplace or in front of the tv means more opportunity to snack.  Stock your cupboards with healthy snacks so when you do nosh, you do less damage.

4.  Winter cleaning.  Why wait until spring?  Take advantage of a rainy or cold day and clean out a closet or a drawer every few days.  Doing chores and keeping busy means less time to wander by the fridge or stare into the cupboards.

5.  Set a goal.  Whether it’s to try salsa dancing, running or knitting, make tackling something new a goal.

Good luck and let’s hope when spring rolls around, there won’t be rolls around you!  (Sometimes I just crack myself up)

Now go run!

Keli 🙂