Thursday, January 21, 2016

Surviving the New Hampshire Winters

Outside only because I had to : )
Living in New Hampshire in the winter has its perks, mountains for skiing, frozen lakes for hockey and trails for snowshoeing. But when you don’t like the cold, winter can be a little rough on your body and soul. If you are not a tundra lover like me don’t despair. You don't need to hibernate under your blanket for a few months (although once in a while with a good book is fine : ). Here are a few tips to survive the dark days ahead.

Exercise - Every day for at least 30 minutes. Not only does it warm you up but it gets the happy endorphins going. You don’t even have to leave your house. Try out some video workouts, use your steps or get creative with your own dance moves.

Drink Warm  -Warm lemon or apple cider vinegar water and herbal teas can warm you up. You may also enjoy a cup or two of good for you bone broth.

Eat Good Food - Now is the time to get creative with soups, stews and comfort food. Just load it up with healthy veggies and proteins. Make the crockpot your best friend and discover some new in season tastes like roasted root vegetables.


Embrace the Stillness - Not ever day has to be crazy busy and scheduled from morning to night. Take advantage of snowed in days to clean the clutter, spend time with your family or just be still. 

No comments:

Post a Comment