Be Happy!

Sometimes, when days get shorter & colder, people start to get what's commonly known as the "winter blahs". (Hopefully, the sunshine & many days of milder temperatures have helped minimize this.)

Common responses are to:
- crave (& eat *LOTS* of) refined, simple carbohydrates like cookies, chips, etc.
- veg out the couch in front of the TV.

Unfortunately, these behaviors don't work & can make you feel worse. Instead, fight the urge by trying SparkPeople.com's 15 Natural Mood Lifters such as:
- eat some lean protein regularly. (Click if you need a protein review.)
- continue to be active, even if you need to change your regular routine.
- get good sleep (both quality & quantity).
- treat yourself to non-food rewards.

Each tip will also help you towards meeting your Weight Loss Challenge goal. Weigh-ins start next week. Detailed information & participant deals are coming soon!

Note:  If your symptoms are more intense, here's a resource on Seasonal Affective Disorder.