In the spring I have no problems getting in shape. The days are longer and it’s warming up—both of which make it easier for me to ramp up my running routine outside. And those delicious spring veggies at the farmers’ market motivate me to trade a few of my favorite comfort foods for a heaping plate of garden-fresh salad. (Get inspired with these delicious salad recipes. [6])
But come summer I find it harder to motivate and stay in shape. The weather is hotter and more humid and so I’d rather skip my after-work exercise for a sunset sail on the lake or an easy potluck dinner [7] and a few summery cocktails [8] with friends.
To stay in tip-top shape for the rest of the season, I add exercise to my day in unexpected ways [9]:
Find 2 more tips to sneak in exercise. [10]
How Much Water Do You Really Need? [11]
What are your tips and tricks for adding exercise to your day in unexpected ways? Tell us what you think below.
TAGS: Brierley Wright [2], Diet Blog [12], Fitness [13], Nutrition [14], Wellness [15]
Brierley's interest in nutrition and food come together in her position as nutrition editor at EatingWell. Brierley holds a master’s degree in Nutrition Communication from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. A Registered Dietitian, she completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Vermont.
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