Harvest is in full swing, evenings are getting shorter and the air has a crispness to it; all sure signs that summer is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner.
The start of fall always signifies a time of new beginnings, a time to refocus and a time to reset priorities. Students and teachers are back in the classroom for the start of another school year. Back to school season is always a great time to make your health a priority once again.
Fall is a time to get back into routine. Class schedules, set lunchtime and breaks and often the end of holidays.
During the summer months, many are enjoying the weather and social activities that go along with it. We lack a routine with more social gatherings, BBQs, sports days and camping trips. With the increased hours of sunshine, we often have more late nights and early mornings disrupting our sleep routines. When visiting with friends and family or spending time at the lake, we often indulge more on munchies and alcohol.
The relaxation and fun that goes along with summer is always nice for a short period, but it is always good to get back in the swing of things come fall.
Use this fall as a time to get back into routine. Starting planning, organizing and thinking ahead. When setting those schedules for the fall and winter, be sure to make your health a priority and set time in your routine to reach those health goals.
Take some time to think about what it is you would like to change or prioritize when it comes to your health. Has your healthy eating fallen by the wayside? Are you wanting to lose a few pounds? Do you crave a little more energy? Has Netflix taken over your life causing you to become a couch potato? Set those priorities and decide what changes you need to make to achieve them.
When setting goals for your health and establishing that healthy fall routine, it is always best to make small changes. Small changes and goals are easy to accomplish and lead to success. Trying to change everything at once or completely overhauling your lifestyle can be overwhelming leading to failures a few months down the road.
I’m sure you all know those people (or are one yourself), who set goals and establish routine every fall, every Thanksgiving, every New Years, every spring, etc. and always end up failing shortly after. They bite off more than they can chew and the new lifestyle/routine is too much for them to maintain long-term. Making small changes makes them more sustainable. Once you’ve established one change as routine, it is easier to add in that second change. Multiple small changes lead to long-term healthy lifestyles.
Depending on your health goals chose one small change you can implement to start. Maybe you want to work on increasing your water intake. If your diet has been poor this summer, you could cut back on your servings of sweets. Or increase your vegetables by a few servings each week until you are regularly getting five to seven servings daily.
Another great starting goal can also be to get to bed at a regular hour each night so you wake up feeling refreshed and rested.
Fall is also a great time to get back into an exercise routine. Consider purchasing a gym membership for the cooler months. Or if you’re anything like me, you love taking advantage of the cooler temperatures to enjoy running or biking outdoors without the sweat. Consider joining a sporting team this fall or start going to a fitness class of your liking.
Fall back into routine this fall and make those small changes to help you achieve your long-term health goals.
This article is intended for educational and information purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you require medical advice, diagnostics or treatment, please contact your nearest healthcare professional.
The start of fall always signifies a time of new beginnings, a time to refocus and a time to reset priorities. Students and teachers are back in the classroom for the start of another school year. Back to school season is always a great time to make your health a priority once again.
Fall is a time to get back into routine. Class schedules, set lunchtime and breaks and often the end of holidays.
During the summer months, many are enjoying the weather and social activities that go along with it. We lack a routine with more social gatherings, BBQs, sports days and camping trips. With the increased hours of sunshine, we often have more late nights and early mornings disrupting our sleep routines. When visiting with friends and family or spending time at the lake, we often indulge more on munchies and alcohol.
The relaxation and fun that goes along with summer is always nice for a short period, but it is always good to get back in the swing of things come fall.
Use this fall as a time to get back into routine. Starting planning, organizing and thinking ahead. When setting those schedules for the fall and winter, be sure to make your health a priority and set time in your routine to reach those health goals.
Take some time to think about what it is you would like to change or prioritize when it comes to your health. Has your healthy eating fallen by the wayside? Are you wanting to lose a few pounds? Do you crave a little more energy? Has Netflix taken over your life causing you to become a couch potato? Set those priorities and decide what changes you need to make to achieve them.
When setting goals for your health and establishing that healthy fall routine, it is always best to make small changes. Small changes and goals are easy to accomplish and lead to success. Trying to change everything at once or completely overhauling your lifestyle can be overwhelming leading to failures a few months down the road.
I’m sure you all know those people (or are one yourself), who set goals and establish routine every fall, every Thanksgiving, every New Years, every spring, etc. and always end up failing shortly after. They bite off more than they can chew and the new lifestyle/routine is too much for them to maintain long-term. Making small changes makes them more sustainable. Once you’ve established one change as routine, it is easier to add in that second change. Multiple small changes lead to long-term healthy lifestyles.
Depending on your health goals chose one small change you can implement to start. Maybe you want to work on increasing your water intake. If your diet has been poor this summer, you could cut back on your servings of sweets. Or increase your vegetables by a few servings each week until you are regularly getting five to seven servings daily.
Another great starting goal can also be to get to bed at a regular hour each night so you wake up feeling refreshed and rested.
Fall is also a great time to get back into an exercise routine. Consider purchasing a gym membership for the cooler months. Or if you’re anything like me, you love taking advantage of the cooler temperatures to enjoy running or biking outdoors without the sweat. Consider joining a sporting team this fall or start going to a fitness class of your liking.
Fall back into routine this fall and make those small changes to help you achieve your long-term health goals.
This article is intended for educational and information purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you require medical advice, diagnostics or treatment, please contact your nearest healthcare professional.