4 Ways To Lose Weight This Fall & Winter | Weight Loss Plan

While it may be tempting to wait until the new year before starting a weight loss plan, this fall is actually the perfect time to make some changes that can last a lifetime. The cooler weather and abundance of produce will aid you in shedding unwanted pounds. Plus, you'll have the added benefit of getting into some better eating habits before the holidays hit. If you start applying the following tips, you can lose weight during fall and winter months this year!

Here are 4 ways to lose weight during the cold weather months.

Colorful Foods For Weight Loss

Eat a Range of Harvest Foods This Fall and Winter

Make the most of harvest foods right now; lay off the starches and processed foods. As you enjoy the blanket of fall advantages that surround you, you should think about incorporating some of those colors into your diet. Focus on vegetables that are red, yellow, green and orange. Choose complimentary lean meats to balance the potpourri. These colors will ensure that you eat plenty of vitamin rich produce and lean protein so that you are less tempted to reach for something sugary. It is the perfect time for you to add autumn fruits and veggies to your diet. You could find awesome deals on hearty Acorn Squash, Artichoke, Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cilantro, Cranberries, Endive, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Jalapenos, Leeks, Mushrooms, Parsnips, Pumpkins, Radish, Rutabagas, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Turnips and Winter Squash, as well as multi-season staples like Celery, Collard Greens, Green Onions, Kale, Leaf Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach and Swiss Chard. Plus fruits like Apples, Oranges, Pears, Permissons, Pomegrantes and Tangerines are in season now, too. The bolded foods are in harvest for winter months of December, January and February including fresh Parsley, too. Make sure that your plate has a variety of colorful food so that you can add as many nutrients as possible to your meals. Small amounts of lean meats and lots of this produce will help you beat the holiday weight gain. In fact, it cam be the start to a slimmer new year for you!

TIP: Nosh on carrots, berries or apple slices when you start to feel hungry, and incorporate squash and nuts into your meals. Your tummy will feel full quickly, and your body will get a variety of nutrients that it needs in order to stay healthy and start burning fat.

Pick & Eat Pumpkins This Time!

Pumpkins are for more than just jack-o'-lanterns and fall decorations. They are also incredibly delicious and a healthy winter squash for you. The pumpkin flesh can make healthy soups, sauces, muffins and other delicious meals. You can snack on roasted pumpkin seeds as they are packed with fiber and protein, which are a scrumptious combination that will satisfy your cravings while filling you up.

Stock Up on Soups & Make Them Low Calorie

This is the perfect time to add some soups to your diet, especially if they are broth-based rather than made creamy by diary. Vegetable soups are an excellent way to fill up and warm up on a chilly autumn day, and they are brimming with nutrients that will strengthen your immune system. You can even toss in some garlic, sage, bay leaves and lean protein for a hearty, healthy stew. If you must have creamy soups, you can boil the veggies and spices first then puree for a thick and hearty soup. Your favorite squash or beans make perfectly lighten up stews and creamy soups.

Spice Up Your Diet with Cinnamon

If you love the cinnamon-filled scents of fall, then try incorporating cinnamon into your diet. This delectable spice is extremely versatile, and it is a natural appetite suppressant. Sprinkle it on your oatmeal in the morning; add a bit to your coffee, hot chocolate or make cinnamon tea; rub cinnamom into meat as a flavorful marinade. The uses for cinnamon are endless. Not only will you get the flavor that you love, but you will also enjoy a bit of extra fiber, iron and calcium.

Take Advantage of Cooler Weather For Exercise

Now that the heat of summer is gone for good, you can start enjoying more outdoor activities. While the days will continue to get shorter, you can still squeeze in an outdoor workout while the sun is up. Take a brisk walk in the morning as the sun is coming up or bike around your neighborhood after supper. You can also exercise as a family as you spend your weekends going hiking, playing football, exploring corn mazes or strolling through a pumpkin patch. The brisk weather will keep you moving; fall into fitness this Autumn season. It will help you stay on track during the winter months so that skiing, iceskating, sledding and hitting the gym is more enjoyable.

Gain An Hour & Sleep For Weight Loss

Clocks were turned back for daylight savings time on November 2nd. This means that your body should be well adjusted to the new schedule by now; which is awesome because sleep and weight loss have a serious connection. We need 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep a night. Broken sleep and lack of sleep can make you gain weight, therefore eating right, exercising and intentionally staying on schedule will help you lose weight during fall and winter months. The repercussion of not sleeping well is that you throw off two important hormones that regulate eating and when you feel tired. It is very hard to correct this once the bad habit develop and equally difficult to lose weight no matter what else you are doing to help increase the odds. Using a fitbit or working with a sleep specialist can help if you feel as though this is an issue for you; else, SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP like a bear during the cold weather months!

Skinny Fiber Helps With Winter Weight Loss Goals

Your weight loss plan doesn't have to sit on the shelf until January. By taking advantage of all that fall and winter months have to offer, you can start losing weight and feeling great before the holidays. Although eating as suggested has the advantage of eating more freely, vegetables are so nutritious and have less calories in most cases, but you still want to make sure that you're not overeating calories that can make you gain weight. SKINNY FIBER helps control your appetite and make your body healthier for weight loss. Use it daily to help lose weight during the fall and winter months.

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