Is it too early to talk about fall? No? Okay great, so let’s jump into all things pumpkin. Just kidding it might be a little too early for that but also Fall really is right around the corner and I am pumped! When I think of Fall I think of the leaves changing color, cooler mornings, warm and comforting food, pumpkin patch, the list goes on but what also comes with fall is less daylight, lack of vitamin D, and less outdoor activity so I think that it is important to prepare for all the changes that not only the outside world experiences but also internally. I know that seasonal depression is a very common thing so if we plan to stay ahead of the changes or at least find ways to adapt, you can avoid some of those negative feelings that you usually experience.
My least favorite thing about Autumn and Winter is that it gets dark so early which makes it feel like your day is half as long. For me it’s hard to want to leave my house and be productive when it is pitch black outside before 6pm. Things like going to the gym, grocery shopping, and even being at work are more of a challenge so I have been brainstorming ways to prevent that when it creeps up on us in the next few months. As far as workouts go, I’m almost 99% sure that I won’t be taking my daily walks at 7:30pm every night so it will be crucial for me to plan out my workouts and gym time so that I don’t slack. This means packing my workout clothes with me to keep me prepared, packing my meals to avoid having to run home or stopping at a drive thru, and writing out my workouts to avoid talking myself out of a nonexistent workout. Most importantly be proud of yourself on the days that you are productive but also give yourself grace on the days that you aren’t.
Warm and comforting foods for example soup, baked dishes, and hot drinks are what I am most looking forward to as the weather cools down. Right now I’ve been eating a lot of acai bowls (obviously 😉), smoothies loaded with vitamins and superfoods, and salads packed with lean protein, veggies, and healthy fats, because they are easy dishes to include a lot of micronutrients and macronutrients so I am excited to transition over but still make sure my meals are loaded with essentials nutrients. Don’t get me wrong, I will still be drinking my morning smoothie but I plan on adding in some frozen squash, apples, or pumpkin to replace the summer berries. It’s easy to curl up on the couch with some hot chocolate, hot takeout, and freshly baked goods which is totally fine and fun to do occasionally, but keep in mind what you put into your body affects everything from metabolism to mood so make sure you are still incorporating meals that are packed with nutrients. I may be jumping the gun with all of this talk about Fall when we are still in mid August so I’ll save all of my favorite fall recipes for another day!
Fit Bar will be adding our famous Pumpkin Spice smoothie, Fall Spice smoothie, and Pumpkin bowl back on the menu in a few short weeks so keep an eye out for these delicious additions. Our Avocado toast and PP&J toast is on the menu year round but we may have something else up our sleeve come Fall. Gluten free and vegan waffles are coming sooooooon! Refined sugar free, dairy free, and soy free what more could you want in a freshly made superfood waffle? Hidden in our waffles is ground flaxseed which is high in fiber and Omega-3’s to keep your heart healthy, along with almond butter for an extra nutty flavor and healthy fat, and much more! Make sure you are following us on social media and subscribed to our newsletter so you don’t miss out on the release dates of our fall goods!
Coach Liv
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