Autumn is the least kind to our bodies, and if you want to maintain a fit body, you must stop these 5 habits immediately.
With autumn comes the time when the days start to get shorter, the nights get colder, and our activity and will start to wane. More than a walk in nature, we start longing for the sofa and hot chocolate in hand. While there's nothing wrong with doing this occasionally, try to make sure that on colder days you don't neglect your body and lose fitness, because then you will have to start all over again in the spring. A British study even showed that people in the fall gained an average of 2.2 kilograms. If you don't want that, it's better to stop these 5 habits right away. And remember, moderation is key!
1. Don't sleep too long
It's completely understandable. In the summer, you were used to getting up at 7:30 in the morning to start the day, but now you wake up at this time, and the sun hasn't risen yet. Even though it's darker in the morning, it doesn't mean you have to sleep in, even if it suits you. They say that the morning makes the day, so make sure that you don't lie around indefinitely in the morning, but tackle your responsibilities as soon as possible. In the morning, most people should be there the most productive, as well as lying down for too long can cause you to be more without energy throughout the day.
2. Be active regardless of the weather
With the colder and worse autumn weather comes a hundred and one excuses for why you can't do sports today. Of course, it's logical not to go running in the heaviest downpour, but if it's dry and just cold outside, there's no excuse. Dress well and go to a longer walk in nature or the hills, maybe on cycling, or run the desired distance. But if the lower degrees really don't suit you, you can still go to a nearby fitness center and do something for yourself there. Again, no excuses.
3. Say "NO" to heavy food and "YES" to fruits and vegetables
It's 18:00 and it's almost completely dark outside. Of course, in the comfort of your couch, you want something to snack on and thank all the gods for the invention of food delivery from a nearby Chinese restaurant. While no one is saying you can't indulge in something like this sometimes, it shouldn't become a habit. In autumn, heavy food often suits us, but it sometimes we have to know how to say no. But let's make sure we consume enough fruits and vegetables, as this is the only way we will ensure that our constitution will not be completely transformed in a few months. Also, make sure you drink enough water, because you don't feel thirsty as often as in the summer due to the colder temperature.
4. Say "NO" to sugary hot drinks
There is nothing better than a cup of hot chocolate or warm white coffee with vanilla and cinnamon on a cold autumn day. Then again, one such drink a week isn't going to hurt anyone, but pouring on sugar-laden drinks every day can have a quick toll negative effect on our health. But if you already have to drink these kinds of drinks every day, try to add as little extra sugar as possible.
5. Go to nature on weekends
For most, with the exception of those who have to work, the weekend is a time to relax and take a breather for two days before a busy week awaits them again. Although it would probably suit you best to lie down for two days together, try it to get out into nature or maybe on a trip. Although the day is shorter, you can still make the most of it. That way, you'll get much more out of the weekend than if you spent it at home.
