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How to keep active in the winter when all you want to do is hibernate
Published 21 days agoย โขย 1 min read
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by Jihane Farrell
Hi Reader
Welcome back to 1UP, my weekly newsletter where I share all things health and mindsets to help you get stronger, feel younger and live longer.
YAY! Winter is coming!
Imagine feeling like you're ahead on your weight loss goals, and ahead of the curve when January 2026 rolls around, instead of feeling gross and looking for a way to "Detox" from the holidays...
This is what I want to help you achieve with the Winter Proof series on my podcast.
Just a little bit of awareness and planning can make a huge difference. โ Because the problem is not the average 2 pounds that people gain during the holiday. The problem is that the 2 extra pounds become the new normal, and a decade later, here you are in your 50s staring in the mirror and wondering how this happened. And is it me or does fat get more stubborn as we age?
Today I'm giving you ways to stay active in the cold months and tips on how to feel motivated to move your body when everything in you tells you to stay inside and lounge.
These tips come directly to you from the Canadian permafrost, with love. ๐ซ
You will learn how in fact getting outside for physical activity in the winter gives you MORE benefits than physical activity during the summer, especially for losing belly fat!
This is me in March 2025 RUNNING up the hill with my then 10lb-daughter in the carrier to meet my 5-year old at the top, with Farley my dog. We spent the afternoon tobogganing. That's the best VO2 max training session I had all year.
This episode will help you see winter in a completely different way โ๏ธ
So, get off the couch, put on your boots, it's time to go play!
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PS: Don't wait for new year resolutions... You can have a plan for the holiday season and start 2026 with momentum. I will support you to do that when you join 1UP The Extra Life Solution, which will be 30% off next week!!! Don't miss out on the Black Friday sales.