Sign up for a Turkey Trot: There is no better way to kick off Thanksgiving Day than by running your local turkey trot. You can feel close to your community on this special holiday, not to mention clear some extra stomach room for the delicious food coming your way. Many turkey trots even run a charity component, making them the perfect give-back opportunity for the holidays.
Go Apple-Picking or Tackle a Corn Maze: Turns out fall's most festive activities also happen to be decent calorie-burners. Grab a group of friends or family and scope out a few local farms that offer apple-picking, corn mazes or pumpkin-tossing contests. There's plenty of fun to be had outdoors in the fall season, and you'll hardly notice you're working up a sweat.
Nail Down an At-Home Workout Routine: Fall may mean perfect weather, but winter is close behind. If you hate working out when things get cold and dark, you're not alone, and it's important to nail down an at-home workout routine now that's effective and enjoyable. When it's too dreary to make it to the gym, you'll have something in your back pocket you can do to stay active!
Navigate the Holidays With Ease: From Thanksgiving to Christmas, there's plenty of talk about holiday eating, finding time to exercise and stress management–it can make the holidays feel like they're not so cheerful after all. This season, practice your own version of balance. Maybe your daily runs get replaced with yoga as a way to unwind, or maybe you say no to heavy appetizers at holiday parties but yes to dessert. Decide your version of what a healthy holiday looks like.
Let Go of the "Old": We're getting deep with this one. Fall is known as a time of letting go, when trees let go of their leaves and when the last sun-filled days of summer fade away. It's also a time of preparing for winter and, eventually, the newness of spring. What things can you let go of this fall? Maybe an old grudge or an unnecessary obligation on your plate? Remember, your mental strength is just as important as your physical strength!
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