Beach Ready?

Yes I know it's June already and for most of the country it is already Beach Weather, but not here.  This Northern Midwest spring has been crazy with temperatures that are better fit for April and endless days of rain with maybe (if we're lucky) one day of sunshine and warmth as a hopeful reprieve.  For me and those who live in my area there is still time to become beach ready.

Typically, when people think of getting beach ready they spend hours and weeks in the gym, go through crash diets, and other crazy stuff in the hopes of being able to wear that swimsuit without looking like a beached whale on the beach.  Well, there are better ways about doing this.  The best way is to make a beach ready life style a year round thing instead of a crash course a month or two before the weather turns hot.

In my other blog I challenge myself monthly which has helped me not only keep my interest up in living a healthy beach ready lifestyle, but the change up does not allow for boredom that can sometimes come from doing the same thing over and over for weeks or months at a time.  While I have been gearing up for a 5K over the last few months I have fallen into one of those boring rhythms; what better then to write about choosing healthy lifestyles to shake things up for myself.

Time to shake the dust off that pile of workout videos (wish they were actually dvd's instead of vhs), dig out that tennis racket, and find those state park maps.  What better way to get psyched about summer then to actually get outside for fresh air and some vitamin D rich sunshine (if it ever stops raining that is).  With the change of season from spring to summer now is the best time to visit Farmer's Markets for fresh wholesome produce -preferably grown locally and organically.  Ditch the boxed, canned, and/or frozen meals that tend to become the norm of winter food supply and allow your taste-buds a refreshing change.

While I have no way of knowing if the weather will ever allow for beach fun, here's hoping that I can at least enjoy the great outdoors in health.

If you would like to view my other blog and check out my monthly challenges you will find it here: http://30dayssomethingnew.blogspot.com/