Saying goodbye to summer is never easy, but Fall brings fresh opportunities to embrace the crisp, cool weather and dive into new activities—leading us into the holiday season, filled with celebrations and quality time with friends and family. This change of season is also the perfect time to refresh, elevate your self-care routine, and get back on track with health and fitness goals that may have slipped during summer fun. We have a few ideas to help you get holiday-ready.
Routine is Everything
Whether you spent the summer lounging by the neighborhood pool or exploring Italy (lucky you!), it often comes with extra indulgences. And that's perfectly fine! We all need a break from the everyday grind. But routines are incredibly beneficial and even proven to lower stress levels. Now is the time to refocus, get back on track, and set new health goals to keep you feeling your best for the rest of the year.
Get Healthy, Sart Cooking!
Say goodbye to eating out. You’ll save money and calories. If you feel uninspired, do it differently and find a new nutritional plan to kick-start your journey. Check out these healthy-eating-at-home trends:
- Consider Keto - This diet emphasizes high-fat, low-carb foods to shift the body's metabolism to burn fat for energy instead of glucose - this is entering a metabolic state called ketosis. It’s known for its impressive weight loss results and potential benefits for overall health. Do your research to fully understand the approach and its effects; check out this article on Healthline, linked here.
- Meal Prep delivery is a good jump start - Does healthy eating, healthy shopping, and meal prep feel overwhelming? Consider a meal kit delivery, like HelloFresh, Hungryroot, or Blue Apron. The convenience and ease of delivering healthy food with step-by-step instructions is pretty much no-fail. With an average meal price per person of $8 to $12 per serving, depending on the plan, it’s healthier and cheaper than eating out!
Commit to Moving Your Body
Of course, diet and exercise go hand in hand if you want to get in shape this Fall. Make working out a priority, period. Don’t think you have the time? Get up earlier and make getting out the door easier with MicroTouch. Stray hairs are gone in a jiffy with the MicroTouch Titanium Max - cleaning up your look in seconds!
- Try a new strategy - Do you need help maintaining consistency or find your motivation fizzling out quickly? Commit to working out with a friend. It’s much harder to skip a workout when someone else is counting on you. Second, sign up for fitness classes, like Orangetheory, where canceling last minute costs you the class fee plus a late cancellation charge. For many, that extra financial incentive is just the push needed to show up!
- Start small. Walk to work, take the dog around the block after dinner, or buy some weights to use while you watch TV. These small habits will grow once you realize how good they make you feel!
Self Care is Critical
Self-care is all about nurturing your mind, body, and soul. By establishing the right routine, you can carry that relaxed summer vibe into the rest of the year. While self-care may seem selfish, it's essential for living a balanced life. It boosts happiness and stability and plays a vital role in maintaining physical and mental health. In a recent survey, men reported that self-care helped prevent burnout while improving productivity and focus.
- Check in with your grooming habits. Regular grooming routines, like skincare, haircuts, or spa treatments, can boost self-confidence and well-being. It might be time to shave the summer-fun mustache or trim up that outdoorsman beard that got a little out of control. It’s not hard when you have easy-to-use, nick-free tools from MicroTouch. The Titanium Rovor Precision Shaver + Built-in Edger goes anywhere and is easy to use. You’ll have a smooth-to-touch shave, with no nicks or cuts, within minutes.
- Get to know what Mindfulness Means. Practicing mindfulness or meditation helps men reduce stress, improve focus, and promote mental well-being. This can be as simple as writing your thoughts in a journal to reflect on your day and emotions. If you are overwhelmed by your thoughts and worries, try an app like Headspace, which has over 500 guided meditations and programs, proven courses, and expert-led guidance. Consider meeting with a professional therapist to help you work through issues in life that are holding you back.
Take some time to think about how to go into the rest of 2024 with your best foot forward. These minor tweaks can lead to everyday routines that will make a big difference!