Staying Fit and Lean in Winter

Winter comes with its own unique challenges. The main two being:

1.        Shorter days/ less sun: Less vitamin D impacts our immune system strength, energy levels and mood. Shorter days can also mean being less active.

2.        Increased metabolism: To warm us up, our body uses energy which boosts our metabolic rate/ burns calories. While this might sound like a good thing initially, this often leads us to craving high fat/ high sugar/ high salt foods to help fill us up.

The main strategies to combat these challenges are:

-              Aim to get 15 minutes of sun on most days, aim for the middle of the day during winter. 5 minutes before 10am or after 3pm is enough in summer.

-              You need to drink just us much water during winter as you do in summer – the wind and cold air dehydrates us as well.

-              Fill up on vegetables to fill you up for your meals. Pick seasonal veg if you want more sustainable, affordable, flavourful, longer lasting and nutritious produce.

-              Focus on getting enough iron, zinc and vitamin C for strengthening your immune system and giving you the energy you need to show up and work hard at your strength training sessions!

Click HERE for a FREE copy of your Winter Nutrition Guide with more info on specific nutrients of concern, seasonal fruit and veg and an easy winter soup recipe to get you started with your Sunday meal prep!