In Southern California the heat rises, temperture flares, and outdoor plants wither. Oftentimes, I’d rather drink a cool beverage than slave over a hot stovetop. The great thing that can come from hot summers is losing extra weight that was gained during the colder seasons. I’m not promoting eating less to lose extreme weight, but it’s easy to miss a meal or two when it’s too darn hot to cook or stand by a hot oven. Our own body temperatures fluctuate with the changing seasons, and we tend to feel sluggish and tired when the climate is hot, dry, or humid. The only caveat to eating less in hotter weather is that we might gain everything back again when the temperature cools down.
Tips during the summer months to help you through winter:
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Realizing how important hydration is. Oftentimes we get too busy to hydrate ourselves, or too tired to get up for some water. I bought a really cool new reusable tumbler that has an attached straw. It’s easy to fill up with ice and water and drink throughout the day.
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Water isn’t the only type of hydration. Some people don’t like drinking plain water and will substitute it with juice and soda. But that isn’t the healthiest approach. If you’re not a plain water drinker, know that you can still get plenty of water intake from certain fruits with high water content: watermelon, strawberries, citrus fruits, kiwi, cantaloupe, grapes, and peaches just to name a few.
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The importance of exercise. I exercise at home because I’m not a gym type of person, and sometimes I get lazy and don’t want to exercise or move around. But I know that isn’t great either, so I do at least minimal 20 minutes of exercise. Find the right type of exercise for your body and needs and participate at least 20 minutes a day. Exercise best when it’s early in the morning as your body is just waking up, or in the evening right before bedtime as your body is winding down.
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Eat seasonally. While summer weather can get pretty crazy depending on where you live, it’s also my favorite season because of the fresh seasonal fruits. Living in the West coast can bring some really delicious and wholesome seasonal fruits and vegetables. Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, peaches, cherries, apples, and cucumbers are all fresh and easy to find where I live. Take advantage of your regional area and find fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season. They are mostly decently priced and taste a whole lot better than when out of season.
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Less sugar for longevity and slimmer bodies. I’m not a big sweets person, but I do love sweet food now and then. Sugar can cause and prolong various diseases in your body, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, skin problems, weight gain, and dental issues, to name a few. Sugar can be disguised in many forms and raise blood pressure that leads to many other health problems. Watch your intake of unnecessary added sugar especially in your food and beverages.
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Start a new hobby. If you have school-aged children and they’re not at school or in camp, you might find summer to be the best time to learn something new with your children. Find something that you and your kids can enjoy and extend the hobby throughout their lifetimes, or at least through the year. Try planting a garden, learn how to use AI, learn a new craft, learn a new language, and try a new type of exercise such as martial arts, dance, etc. just to name a few.
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Write down your goals for the rest of the year. When school starts again, my days blur into each other and oftentimes I’m left wondering how I can accomplish even the simplest of tasks. While I freelance at home and work at a school, time is essential to getting things done. Summer is a great time to write down your goals for the rest of the year. Your plans from earlier this year might have changed or needs adjustment. It’s okay to make changes to what fits best with your lifestyle.
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