|The smell of pumpkin spiced latte's and delicious fall desserts are wafting through the air this time of the year, and while it can be so tempting to indulge in all of these sugary treats, it can also be important to focus on ways to keep on track with your health and wellness.
This article will explore three simple ways to get healthy this fall. Be sure to share your own tips about how you keep healthy during the colder months in the comments below.
1. Go for a Crisp Autumn Walk
Grab your scarf, coat, and cute fuzzy boots if you any, bring a friend (or furry friend) and head outside to your favourite walking trail or spend some time exploring your own neighbourhood. Walking can be great exercise without even breaking a sweat, and can help to lower stress and increase feelings of relaxation.
There is something about seeing the leaves falling and those bright orange and red colours that seem to burst to life at this time of the year that can provide an energizing and renewing energy. It can also help to see the trees shedding their leaves as a sign of 'letting go' and to consider what might be helpful to let go of in our own life that has been causing us stress or hardship without much benefit. "Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree." ~Emily Bronte
Want to make your walk even healthier? Try a mindful meditation as you walk through the leaf-lined streets or trail. This is one of my favourite ones from Mindful.org that will help you pay attention to your surroundings and bring a sense of full awareness to your walk. Enjoy! Related: Set the Intention to Exercise in 3 Gentle Steps 
2. Create some Healthy Fall Snacks
Okay so I will be the first to admit that I LOVE fall treats.. there's something about the smell of cinnamon and pumpkin that just makes me feel super cozy... but there are ways to make these delectable snacks and beverages a bit healthier!
Check out these 8 Fall Snack Recipes that include trail mix which would be great to bring on your walk or a fall hike, a great breakfast muffin and a pumpkin peanut butter dip.. yum! Or this sugar-free healthy pumpkin spice overnight oats recipe! What about some cool drinks to enjoy, especially since the summer might be hanging on a bit longer.. try out some of these Healthy Fall Smoothies that including a protein packed shake and a (ohmygosh) roasted marshmellow coffee smoothie! And because I absolutely love squash because its not only tasty but also incredibly healthy, here are 5 Healthy Fall Squash Recipes to try out! Let me know if you give any of these healthy fall recipes a try in the comments below or if you have any of your own favourites to share! 3. Visit the Mental Health Resource Vault
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28 Comments
What a great post! It's so easy now that summer is over to give up on all the healthy things we were doing to "prepare" for summer. But changing season's is no reason to stop doing all the things we do to get healthy. They just might have to change a little. I loved the walking one! 9/4/2019 07:45:00 am
Walking can be such great exercise, and especially peaceful when the leaves are changing colour and falling all around!
Miranda
9/3/2018 01:13:35 pm
Ive been waiting for the Ultimate Healthy Living bundle all year 9/4/2019 07:45:47 am
Hi Miranda, the 2019 Ultimate Healthy Living bundle is on sale now! 9/3/2018 01:38:48 pm
I am definitely going to put these to good use! Love the snacks <3
Shirley
9/3/2018 02:13:52 pm
Heather! I loved this post! You gave some great tips and I will be trying each of them this fall. I love the Emily Bronte quote too! 9/4/2019 08:02:38 am
Thanks, Shirley. I love that quote, too! Happy Fall Season. :) Love these helpful tips! Lol in South Africa we just welcoming in Spring, but these tips are a great way to stay healthy even in the beautiful season of spring. I personally love early morning walks, the smell of fresh air and morning dew on the grass. Hmm staying fit is a challenge in winter hey, lol those early morning walks turn up being more snuggle time in bed hahah. 9/4/2019 08:03:37 am
The spring is a lovely time of year, too! But yes, it's definitely more difficult to feel motivated when the weather is cooler.
MEg
9/4/2018 04:48:16 am
It's a great time to get healthy and end the year right! 9/4/2019 08:04:24 am
For sure, the year isn't over yet! There's still time to make some great changes or bring some healthy habits into your life. 9/4/2019 08:05:45 am
Pumpkin spice recipes are the best.. they taste like coziness to me. I hope you enjoy the fall months ahead! 9/4/2019 08:09:38 am
Fall snacks are the best! Let me know if you have any favourites. :) 9/5/2018 06:38:19 am
Lovely ideas as we move into fall and those first crisp leaves are fluttering to the ground. 9/4/2019 08:10:07 am
Yes! The leaves are just starting to change colour and fall from the trees in my neighbourhood.. it's so lovely! 9/4/2019 08:14:47 am
Even small changes can make a big difference. Have you found a favourite squash recipe? 9/5/2018 07:09:10 pm
There's seriously nothing better than a nice walk through the crisp fall weather. Especially after the leaves start to fall! It really is a gorgeous scene to take in. I can't wait! Wishing you a beautiful fall ♡. 9/4/2019 08:15:26 am
I absolutely agree - fall walks are the best. Happy fall season to you! 9/4/2019 08:16:18 am
That's such a great idea to add apples to healthy fall snacks, thanks! 9/4/2019 08:17:14 am
I'm super excited about autumn, as well.. it's already getting a bit cooler here, and the leaves are starting to turn. Glad you like the tips! Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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