11 Tips For Staying Active And Motivated All Winter Long

Wavering on your New Year's resolutions already? With Orgain by your side, you can keep going strong throughout the day to achieve any goals you're working toward.

1. First and foremost, figure out what "wellness" means to you.

Health isn't a "one size fits all" situation. Everyone has their own definition of what "wellness" means to them. It could be focusing on your physical health or taking initiative with your mental health. The most important thing is to understand what is best for you and make changes as you see fit.

2. And don't be afraid to redefine "active" while you're at it.

Dancing is active. Taking a walk with a friend is active. Deep-breathing meditation is active. Don't break a sweat trying to find new ways to work up a sweat. There is an entire world of ways to get active waiting. You just have to find the one that works best for you.

3. Find a way to hold yourself accountable.

Accountability is key to making great strides. Check in with yourself throughout your wellness journey and find ways to track your progress. You may find a fitness watch is the best way to keep you on top of your daily 10K step goal or try out a bullet journal to log your moods and progress.

4. Start small and work your way up.

It's easier to find motivation in the small successes early on rather than scrambling to meet the lofty ones and dropping off after a few weeks. Try focusing on 2–3 accessible goals within the larger framework of your long-term aspirations. 

5. Set mini checkpoints (and rewards) if you have a long-term plans.

Hydrated for a full week? Celebrate! Managed to nail a new yoga pose? Celebrate! It's important to celebrate your wins. Whether you're working toward a new PR or looking to make a consistent change to your daily routines, you deserve praise for taking the steps to reach your goals! 

6. Treat yourself to some new gear.

One of the best motivators? New things! Got some colorful running shoes? A cute yoga mat? New protein shaker bottle? A set of noise-canceling headphones? Make achieving your wellness goals something to look forward to with the gear that gets you hyped!

7. Get your workout on in the a.m. or afternoon if you're feeling the seasonal slump.

None of us are immune to the seasons changing when the sun sets early in the winter. if you can swing it, start in the morning or afternoon and break it out through the day so you can rest and cool down while the sun goes down.

8. Find a community to help you achieve your goals.

Attempting a solo journey is noble but sometimes we all need a helping hand. If you find a trainer you like, an online community, or even something as simple as a friend to push you that little extra inch, seek out groups that can help you stay accountable and on top of your goals.

9. Sleep in your workout clothes to save on time.

If you try to get that workout in as the sun rises but find your bed to be too cozy to get out of in the morning, consider sleeping in your workout clothes (or keeping them near a source of warmth) so the transition from sleep to sweat is seamless. 

10. Make pre- and post-workout the most delicious part of your routine.

Whether you're fueling up or cooling down, do so with something yummy. Find the foods and recovery supplements that are important to your goals and get yourself excited to enjoy pre- and post-workout. This mentality could also extend to your everyday to step outside of the box with new recipes and foods that could become part of your routine!

11. Remember: Slow and steady wins the race.

It could be a literal race you're prepping for or a metaphorical race to reach your goals, but it's always good to keep your goals in perspective. Finding a path to wellness and your active lifestyle is a marathon, not a sprint. Once you realize there's no rushing progress, everything will fall into place. 

With delicious organic and plant protein options, keep going with Orgain to achieve your daily goals. You got this!

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