how to stay fit in the holiday season (391)

      Hi readers! Have you ever noticed that with the holidays comes the packing on of pounds? So much food and treats to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New years that people soon forget about their health. When holidays (4th of July, etc.) come around during the spring and summer, people don't usually gain as much weight because it's so easy to just step out side to go for a job with the dog or ride your bike for a few miles. In the winter though, it is was harder because it is way too cold to do the usual possible activities.
      One good solution to this problem is to get a gym membership. My family got one for very cheap because my family is all in the medial field and it has benefitted us all very greatly. When I work out, I have many options at the gym so this is a good option for anybody. You can either play basketball, volleyball, racquet ball, lift weights, run on the treadmill or track, and many more making this suitable for all ages. 
     Another option is to go ice skating! Although it is cold, it is a good idea to get moving and you can go with friends or family to benefit more people. It is not very expensive and very close if you live where I do. You rent skates so you don't need to have your own, and you can skate for as long as you want for a low and reasonable price. The rink is cold, but you will end up heating up due to moving around a lot.
     Sledding, snowboarding, or skiing are very good activities to stay fit in the winter also. Whether at a local hill to sled or up at Sundown to do the lather, they are fun ways to keep your body moving! If you are going to choose these, make sure to bundle up good and have proper nutrition and hydration. Although fun, these activities can have major health problems such as hypothermia if you don't think about proper preparation.
     Staying fit in the winter is easy if you know how and where to do it. It is very important to stay moving and not just turn into a couch potato. I hope you follow my tips and make it a good holiday season!