Bye bye summer, hello autumn! Did you know a recent study showed that our bodies

increase in their insulin resistance due to the seasonal change between late summer and

early fall? What does this mean? Our bodies cells don’t respond properly to insulin, making it

more difficult for the cells to absorb glucose from the blood. This means if you aren’t willing

to drop those chocolate bars then be willing to jump into more burpees… Or even better get

yourself one of the lovely PT’s we have here at FItness Flex who will get you doing both.

During this transition, a lot of people struggle with SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, which

causes major depressive episodes due to a secretion of the melatonin hormone. This

disorder drives people to sleep for up to an extra 3 hours per day meaning the body is

moving less which can cause a greater chance of increasing weight gain and weakened

immune system. With this disorder a greater nutrient focused diet needs to be attained. This

could mean eating more fruit and vegetables, immunity shots, and protein. During your

awakened periods, you need to ensure you are getting enough movement and mind

stimulation to make up for the extra time spent hibernating.

Do you struggle with motivation on colder, darker days? I know that’s something I battle with

every fall and winter. A few ways to keep motivated through the autumn period can be

having friends / family / personal trainers who will hold you accountable for food choices and

health focuses, motivational quotes posted around different places you attend commonly to

reinforce a positive mindset and focus, and most importantly making healthy choices fun.