Fall is finally here! Which means that It’s getting colder outside, therefore, I had to make some changes to my fitness routine. It’s been a struggle trying to adapt to a new routine especially since I moved into a different apartment. Therefore, I’ve been trying different things (workout, meal prep) that I can include into my daily life to help me stay fit especially with my very busy schedule.
I always gain a lot of weight during fall season…Can you blame me? We have all the good stuff like apple pie and vanilla ice cream, salted caramel hot cocoa, Starbucks salted caramel mocha and frappucino and so many more goodies. Oh and don’t forget Thanksgiving! Hahaha! However, this year, it’s going to be super different for me. I’m making a lot of compromises for my cheat meals and i’m having the good stuff like apple pie moderately. There will be 2 sections in this post. The first one will be about my workout and my ways of staying active. And the second one will be about my intake (Food+ Drinks) because there’s no fitness without food!
Workout
I try not to go too crazy with my workout and keep them as simple as possible. My workout routine includes hiit workout 4 times a week for 15-30 mins, nightly flow (deep stretching), daily stretching and lastly, taking the stairs at my school or at the mall, pretty much anywhere I see stairs. Simple and easy, right?
I do High Intensity Interval Training Workout (Hiit workout) from Thursday to Sunday. I consider those days as my least busiest days throughout the week. They can last from 15 to 30 minutes depending on what my schedule looks like for the day. I use simple equipment such as dumbbells, kettlebell, resistance bands, abs roller and jumping rope.
I also do daily/nightly stretching which has so benefits (That will be in another post). During my long days at school, I do a quick 5 minutes stretch in between labs so I don’t get back pain from seating too much. Every night before I go to bed, I do deep stretching for about 15-25 minutes. Stretching has helped me so much physically with my flexibility and maintaining my weight; Also, mentally, with stress and connecting mind to body (being present in the moment)! Try to stretch for 5 mins a day, then 10, then 15; you really won’t regret it.
Lastly, I try to take the stairs at school, every time that I have to go to another floor because it is simply great cardio!
Intake (Food + Drinks)
The most important thing for me in my new routine has been my intake, what I eat and what I drink. I set out a couple hours during the weekend, usually Saturday or Sunday before I go grocery shopping to make a list and to prep my meals on paper. For example, if I want to make a burrito bowl for the week, I will write everything that I need to make the burrito bowl, then I’ll check my pantry and my fridge to see what I already have so I don’t spend money on things that I already have. I meal prep weekly, sometimes twice a week depending on what my schedule looks like for the week. I include a lot of vegetables especially greens and I also include a lot of fruits. Meal prepping literally make my life so much easier because I just grab and go, I do not have to worry about what I’m gonna eat for lunch, my snacks or anything food related.
Drinks! This one is pretty easy for me because I mostly drink water. When I wake up in the morning, I drink a cup of water mixed with Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) to give me that little boost of energy. I usually try to drink 128 oz (1 gal) of water during the day but sometimes, I end up drinking 96 oz. Sometimes, I’ll crave something with a little bit of taste, that’s where infused water comes in handy! I use mint, strawberries, lemon and some other fruits to infuse my water so i can get that little taste. I also drink matcha latte in the morning or afternoon instead of stopping at Starbucks for a coffee. Check out my previous post for the benefits of matcha. My must have fall drink is salted caramel hot cocoa from Trader Joe’s. Like seriously, I think I am addicted to this hot cocoa because it’s one of the best thing ever. Lastly, once in while, I have some red wine during my cheat days. Everybody needs wine, right? Well, at least I do!
And there you have it guys, my Fall Fitness routine! I hope that you find some tips that you can incorporate in your life to help you become or stay fit during Fall! It is very hard, especially when all I want to do during is stay under my warm fuzzy blankets and cuddle and watch Netflix! However, staying fit is very important to me because of my goals so I have to work in order to achieve my goals!
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Happy FallFitnessFriday babes!
Xoxo!
SmileyMaruth!
