Fall Fitness.

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I decided that since it’s only a day off for all of us USA’ers Id still do a post.

That way, should you reside in the USA (*and*have the day off as not all of us do), you mightcould skim, snag some tips &, git to living life (not reading about living).

Should you live elsewhere, however, you can glean some info and perhaps share some of your tips & thoughts (for example: screw you American people for getting a long weekend) in the comments.

Fabulous Fall Tips.

Some ideas for adjusting our lives to the shorter days & cooler temps to come.  Some small fall changes which can all add up to big results.

Ill start us off:

  • Take vitamin D supplements from now until memorial day. Living in the land of unyielding sunshine I skip this one but have friends who swear by it. Any of you supplement your vitamin D in the winter?
  • Build in/maintain at least 30 minutes of YOU TIME a day. This sounds like a no-brainer but with the days growing shorter DONT make time for you the item you drop off your Important Things To Do list.
  • Make eating healthy a fun fall thang. Seek seasonal fruits and vegetables. Visit a farmers market! Scour your grocery store for “GROWN LOCALLY!” signage. Need help figuring out what is in season? LOOK HERE.
  • Do you live, as I do, in a place where you spend less time outside in the summer because of the *heat* & more time outdoors come fall? Join me in CELEBRATING summer’s end!! Frolic outside. Need ideas? Watch this. Or perhaps, if you’d rather see the Husband frolic, check out this.
  • Workout while you watch TV! I love me some television. I’ll admit it. I look forward to the launch of the new fall shows *and* football season. Try working out during the commercials if you’re like I am and dont wanna miss a moment of your favorite show (jump rope, lunge, corework, squats, push ups. ANYTHING). Take  football halftime to *skip the snacks* & exercise or at least do a vigorous field goal & touchdown dance—–for both teams!!
  • Remember the 30 Days To A New Habit rule. It takes a month or so for our bodies to adjust to a new healthy habit. Should fall (& the start of school!) mean your workout time shifts to early morning set yourself up for success. Make a contract with yourself that, even if it’s darker & colder outside, you’ll give the new workout schedule a true effort for one month. You may be surprised how it’s simply part of your routine after 30 days. (if not you can yell at me then. Ill mark my calendar.)
  • Treat yourself to fall fitness stuff to make workouts more exciting & alluring. Buy new reflective clothing for the darker fall mornings/post-dinner hour (or tape! lots of inexpensive fun to be had with reflective tape!).  Im a fan of new-to-me gym stuff as well.  Search for gently used gadgets for sale or swap stuff with fitness-minded friends.
  • Layer Layer Layer. Again, set yourself up for success (and not overheating) by layering your clothing when you exercise inside or out. That way the ole “Im too friggin hot. I quit!” simply wont work.

That’s what Ive got, People, and what I hope will carry this woman through the ‘waaaah summer is over’ blues, past the ‘I loathe the flipping time change’ woes right into spring 2010.

OH.

And there’s more.

Ive talked before about how I’m pretty picky about the companies with whom I align myself/MizFit as a brand.

It’s much to your chagrin (believe me)  Im not the “seriously, PR People? do you even read my site?” mocking-in-a-post type as some of the stuff I’ve said NO to would make your eyes roll back in your head.

(2 words. rhyme with schmiet schmills)

This is all to point out that today’s Labor Day post is a sponsored one.

This post is sponsored by Propel® for the You.Propelled Program.

Propel really seems to be invested in us, the consumer, in more ways than just our drinking their drinks.

They’ve launched a community over at Divine Caroline where you can win free stuff and we all know Im a big believer in connecting and community.

So there ya go.

My fall tips, a way to win free treats & a new community.

You?

Whatcha got to help me and the rest of the Bumbling Band get ready for fall 2009?

Have any big plans today you wanna share?  Any invites to proffer to BBQs?

Please to hit us all up in the comments.

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Comments

  1. One thing I am going to try to have more of this fall is STILLNESS. Just some quiet time, even five or ten minutes a day, alone with my thoughts.

    No radio, or kids chattering or TV playing. 10 minutes to just listen to my head, body, spirit, soul etc…and what it wants to say to me.

  2. Schmiet schmills 🙂

    I love that you’re honest about the TV watching as I, too, am a fan of the fall shows.

    This year I will try not to snack as much during my TV watching time and MAYBE move during the commercials.

    MAYBE LOL

    Have a great Labor Day!

  3. I love fall, it mean sour family apple picking trip, fall family photos, outings and hikes through the woods. Summer here in Maine is awesome, but includes things like fairs(I stay away from personally), art shows and the like. Fall is my favorite season and I LOVE walking during it.
    When I lived in Florida I never appreciated ANY season, it was always summer, but here, I love each one for it’s own uniqueness. Fall though, oh I ahve a special place in my heart for it.

    Great idea about exercising during commercials. I am not a huge TV fan, I have a couple faves, but Football…now THAT is a fave of mine.

    Go Pats! 😉

  5. I like fall, and I plan to spend lots of time out in it this year. Unfortunately we don’t get it until late October or November, but I’ll be ready.

    Have a marvelous Monday!

  6. Thanks for the post as I don’t have the day off and thought I would be forced to WORK and not blog read 🙂

    I love the fall as I tend to feel more exhausted during the hotter months and invigorated during the cold.

    Have a great day and thanks again for all you do!!

  7. Such great tips! I really love fall and the cooler temps!

    I’ve been hearing more and more about Vit. D; definitely going to try it.

    The ME TIME – well, yeah, I’ll work on that one…

    And I couldn’t help cracking up at Tornado in Husband’s vid!! She would fit in perfectly here; she and my little daughter – twins separated at birth 😉 I love it!!

    Enjoy your day!

  8. Have a fabulous Labor Day.

    I am sad summer is over because it never really got HOT here.

    I think I may read up and try the vitamin D thing this fall.

    Hannah

  9. What about swimming indoors? Here in Colorado, there are some days when it’s just too cold in the winter to get outside, so I plan on (at some point this winter) getting in the pool, even if it’s with a kickboard cuz I basically sink in the water and can’t breathe. How’s that for an endorsement on swimming?

  10. How about hooping?

    I recently got a hula hoop and it seems great for a fall workout!!

    Are there hooping dvds, Miz?
    Anyone? 😉

  11. I am thrilled that with cooler temperatures, my favorite running trail is no longer infested with mosquitoes.

    Yay fall!

    Had a lovely run yesterday and look forward to more.

    Thanks for all the fall tips!

  12. It’s a holiday here in Canada too! Well, for most people. I work in news, and the news doesn’t take holidays, thus I’m at work 😛

    Love the fall tips! I’ve been a little bummed at the prospect of having to give up my running and biking when the snow and ice comes back. But I just joined a new gym that offers a wide variety of group exercise classes. So now I’m super excited to spend my winter trying them out! Even…zumba…

  13. Love the fall. The colors around here are my favorite of the year. Love having the windows open.

    Looking forward to the new shows here too.

    Spending the day with feverish 1 yr. old, got my exercise in before he wakes up again. My ladies are off to Grammy’s to scrapbook.

  14. look at ME all Canada outoftouch!

    I had no clue it was a Canadian holiday as well.

    We are off in a bit (ok 5 hours of a bit ;)) to CHICKFILA.

    Did everyone see that if you go there in your ‘sports team garb’ you get a free chicken sandwich?

    I know its not health food but all things in moderation, right?

    Must.Find.STEELERS.Jersey.

    Miz (YES on the hooping dvd. I’ll link when home from playground!)

  19. I love fall & Propel! How about that!!!

    I am so into that 30 minute per day for “me” thing. We all need that. And I love fall for the food, colors (although in southern CA, not, but I grew up back east), spices, smells of fall. I just love it. I love the weather too! All your tips are great. In fact, I do abs/core a lot in front of that TV during the news or my one daily soap I record.

    Thx for the great post & so cool on Propel! Congrats cause I drink that for my workouts.. well, I cut it half water & half propel to save money & make it last longer! 🙂

    No plans but R&R today. I am done with the crazy hour workout I do & back for some more sleep before the day starts here in CA.

    Have a wonderful one!

  22. Fall is my FAVE season!! I’m so excited it’s here; truly you haven’t done fall until you’ve been to the Midwest in October. Come visit me and we’ll take the kiddos apple picking!! And check for the Vit. D supps. Although I’ve heard that the liquid drops are most effective and I haven’t found those yet… Here’s hoping the pills at least do something!

  24. I am SO excited for the fall! It will be my first fall as a runner, and I can’t wait to run without heat and humidity. Woohoo!

  25. I love your use of the Texanese word “mightcould”. It’s a word I had never heard until I moved down here 14 years ago. I even use it myself sometimes, along with “Y’all”. Although I never have become a “fixin’ to” girl. 😉

  26. Today is about treats for me 😉

    Its my cheat day and tomorrow I will start following your tips.

    I promise 😉

  27. Happy labor day! 🙂 We usually host a big shindig but decided to skip it this year and are playing it mellow… and I don’t mind a bit!

    I am super excited for fall, as I got a bike for my birthday in March and then got to go on all of 4 bike adventures before it got way too hot. It’s getting almost cool enough to be out during the afternoons and NOT drenched in sweat. I hatehatehate winter though. It will be interesting though – I plan on training for my next half through this one. Will have to learn how to run outside in the cold, which for me, might be even worse than heat training!

  28. OK. The universe -and my gut- are telling me that this is the fall for big changes. I love, love, love fall and I’m trying approach this with a positive attitude. All good ahead.

    Even though I’m decades from school, I look to start changing out my wardrobe-and fill in spots that need filling. (Have I changed size? Get a bra fitting. )

    This is also the perfect time to re-examine my goals for the year and still have time to act before ’09 ends. How do I want to see myself on New Year’s Eve?

  29. For the first time in 20 years I am NOT back at school this fall. I officially have NO excuse not to go the the gym or go for a walk or do something exercise related every day. For the last 4 days in a row (30, 20, 40 mins cardio and yesterday a 4 mile hike) I have done *something*. I am trying to make September the month that I get my $@%^& together!!

    I would have to say a fall tip from me is about cooking? Colder weather means more soup! I take sodium free chicken broth packets and make veggie soups, adding fresh and frozen kinds to it. For me, it’s getting extra hydration and sneaking in veggies all for zero points!

  30. It is Labour Day in Canada too! I am off work, but have been for the past six weeks so I am just trying to wrap my head around going back tomorrow.

    As for fall fitness, I am going to start to exercise more regularly now that I am making some weight loss progress. I also have mild plantar fasciitis but am getting new orthotics in a few weeks and that should also help boost my exercise routine.

  31. Day off what’s that? Sure I’m an american but I don’t think I’ve truly had Labor Day off since I was a teaching in 2004 and 2005. My office is closed but stuff still has to get done. But I will take some time to get in a workout and enjoy some blogs today 😉

    I love your idea of taking the time for yourself and working out during TV. I actually schedule in time for myself on my calendar so I don’t go nuts. My busiest time of the year is from Thanksgiving through New Years and I have to give myself a break for 30 minutes each day or I’ll go nuts.

    And football is my favorite fall thing. I actually hit the gym to run/walk/do the elliptical and watch the game at the same time. It’s perfect because all the TV’s are tuned to that days games and I can flip through them while I workout. Then I can go home at half time and relax (or vice versa and go to the gym at half time). Perfect!

  33. Great tips!

    I love, love, love, :puffy heart: fall! I live in the Northeast and there is no more beautiful place on earth than fall and the colors. It’s also the season of baking (did I say that???) and football (most important)!

    I love being outdoors on crisp days with the leaves crunching under my feet and breathing clean air. It’s appreciating those small things that make life so enjoyable.

    I just started vitamin D supplements. I am a big coffee drinker, and apparently caffeine can deplete your calcium some (so says doc). Although I think they should call it vitamin S for Sun!

  34. I love fall too, love the changing colors, even the air seems a different color! I am interested to see where my exercise goes this fall as it is the first fall that I have belonged to a gym. I am hoping that I will take a few more walks outside to enjoy the beauty of nature before I have to spend all my time inside (but glad I will have the inside to work out through the winter!)

  35. Labor Day is weird here in CS because the university is open, and the local school district follows their schedule. But a lot of businesses are closed. Husband has to work, but I’m planning on dinner out tonight – steamed chicken and veggies at a local Chinese fav. restaurant!

    I love it when summer starts to wane – at least we get cool mornings now (ok, if you call 71 cool – I do!) and I don’t have to wait as long in the evenings to go for a bike ride.

    Happy Labor Day, Carla!

  37. Reading it here thirty minutes of me-time seems so doable.

    I need to focus on that this fall as I know it will make my entire season a HAPPIER ONE.

    Nora

  38. Ooh barbecue sounds good. I brought back some nice warm Texan weather with me to Winnipeg, but it’s not scorchingly hot, so if y’all want to come over we’ll cook up some tasty steaks and such. I’ll, um, eat my tofurky dogs and look longingly at the big chunks of meat.

    I don’t take vitamin D supplements but I probably should, being in this northern climate. And layering is FUN. I think I might buy new workout gear next weekend. Just for the hell of it.

    Have a wonderful day off!

  39. First of all, currently downloading yesterday’s podcast for iPod listening at the gym tomorrow AM.

    I have no tips for the autumn/winter months because usually I don’t cope too well. All I know is this year, I am doing a SAD lamp religiously and have set in place fun (new) things to do/look forward to every month until spring arrives.

    And soups will be my new salads for my lunch box, although I really think I ought to get a flask for them!

    Lovin your tips and will adopt them all (nods) x

  40. my job never closes (seriously – we’re open christmas day for a few hours) so i was laboring today.

    anyway, i LOVE fall. i love seeing the change of colors. i love the smell in the air when i go for runs. i don’t really love all the seasonal fruits and veggies – i love cool fruits/veggies and the ones for fall are … warm.

    i don’t worry about vitamin d so much given that colorado has what, 300 days of sunshine a year? plus i drink enough calcium/vitamin d fortified oj so i think i’m good.

  42. We don’t have fall in NZ… we have Autumn 😉 No tips really. Down here, it tends not to feel like Autumn till half way to Winter. And even then it’s not too bad. I like some of your tips though. I didn’t realise there were vitamin D supplements. Apparently NZ has a really high rate of vitamin D deficiency.

    Anyway, I’m just enjoying these last few beautiful days we’ve had, soaking up the rays 🙂

    Oh, and if you’re headed to NZ anytime soon, we’ll totally have a barbie going!

  43. Ah Miz, Beautiful Daughter and I hit the mall today for some exercise shopping, oh, I meant walking. We went to Chik Fil A TOO! I did have the kids meal. I spent this weekend re-reading Dr. Peeke’s book, Body for Life for Women. Beautiful Daughter and I joined a gym TOGETHER! So much for her being too young. The other day I was still adjusting my ear phones and she was running up a treadmill higher and faster than I though it could go! Fun stuff.
    Peace out my friend!

  45. Hope you had a great labor day. This fall weather is totally wonderful. It is so motivating! I love it!

  47. LOVE these tips. I am among those of us who actually start to come outside more in the fall because I’m a heat-hater. Lemme wear a longsleeve and I am all over this transitional season! Sweating to cozy in the space of one hour – I love it.

  49. Hey there,

    I’m a little late with my comment but feel it’s an important tip I have to share…bundle up and go outside ANYWAY! We need the NATURAL light and FRESH AIR for our MENTAL HEALTH!

    It’s raining and cold in my part of the world bit I’ve invested in a rain coat. 15 minutes will do it and the pay off is refreshing!

    Cheers from Canada

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