Think Slim, Issue #025 - Don't Give Up Whatever the Weather

August 1st, 2006

Look great, feel great

Hi

What a summer it has been here - I don't think I ever remember it being quite so hot in Edinburgh (or being quite so pleased to see the rain as I was yesterday).

I was finding it quite hard to move too much when the weather reached 30 degrees C (about 84F) and then I had a note from one of my test group in Bahrain talking about the 50 degree temperatures there - that must be quite something else...so I decided to write this month's article about taking exercise whatever the weather.

Have a great month

Love

P.S. There are quite a few postings on the Think Slim blog this month. See them all at http://smallchange.typepad.com/thinkslim.

Contents

Feature article : Don't Give Up Whatever the Weather

There's always an excuse for not doing the exercise you know will help you lose weight. And when unusual weather conditions strike then chances are they offer an easy way out - it's too hot, it's too cold, it's wet, it's windy, it's snowy, the humidity is too high.

Now barring natural disasters, where of course you have more important things to worry about, the weather doesn't have to put a spanner in the works and stop your progress in its tracks.

The secret is to have a contingency plan for those days when it becomes more difficult to do your normal exercise. Be flexible and you'll get through.

For Hot and Humid Days

Change your exercise sessions to early morning or evening if it's cooler then, or use an air-conditioned gym (or if you're lucky an air-conditioned home!) Take a refreshing dip in the pool to really cool off or go mall-walking - these places are always air-conditioned - just be sure an keep walking rather than getting entranced by the shop windows. (Leaving your credit card at home might be a good idea for your budget too!) In hot weather, make sure you have plenty to drink and wear clothes which allow your body to breathe.

For Rainy Days

The thought of exercising in the rain is sometimes worse than the reality. Once you get going you'll probably find that the rain is quite refreshing. You can always go for a walk if it's wet. Decent footwear, a raincoat and umbrella will keep you dry.

For Snow and Ice

Icy roads and paths can be a hazard. That's the time to use exercise videos at home or (if you can still get there) make use of an indoor sports facility or gym. Exercising indoors is also useful for days with fog or high pollution when it's not great breathing the air outside.

Remember, those who succeed at anything are not the ones who have an easy path to achieve their goal. It's rare for any kind of achievement to be without obstacles. They ones who succeed are those who deal with the difficulties by looking for a solution. They know what they want to achieve but they are wiling to adapt their ideas on how to achieve it.

In any case, as far as exercise is concerned, it's better for our bodies to be challenged by a whole variety of activities - otherwise we get a bit stagnant in terms of fitness and strength. So a change in the weather is an ideal opportunity to try out something new.

Copyright 2006,  Janice Elizabeth Small

This month's tip : Weigh your Breakfast

Do you know how much breakfast cereal you are serving yourself? I don't normally weigh my food but sometimes it helps to get an idea of how big a standard serving size actually is.

One ounce (or 25g) of breakfast cereal is about right. Try it and see if you are eating much more than that. When I first weighed my breakfast I was pouring more than twice that into my cereal bowl.

If you need more to eat, top with a small sliced banana or other fruit for a healthier breakfast. And stay satisfied for longer by choosing whole grain cereals rather than the highly processed kind.

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Wishing you a fantastic month, looking and feeling great

Janice Elizabeth Small

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