get cute quick Let Your Glow Shine A Few Get Cute Quick Essentials Ladies, ladies, ladies. The winter season can seem a bit dull at times, but the cold weather does not have to strip you of your glow. A few of our fiercest lady friends are here to help you maintain your inner and outer glow for rest of this season and prepare for the upcoming spring season. ON THE INSIDE Momma always said to drink water. Drinking 64 ounces of water a day is the most basic step to hydrating your body. Personal trainer and nutritionist Joy Diggs on exercise: So, it is officially wintertime! Unless you are fortunate enough to live in a place with eternal warmth, you are more than likely beginning to feel winter’s wrath. In these winter months, it is easy to lose motivation to maintain a healthy lifestyle through exercise and healthy eating. If your Snuggie is starting to look more appealing than your running sneakers, here are a few ways to keep your inner glow during this cold season! Dry winter air tends to flatten and dull hair and skin. There are countless benefits to exercise, including helping your hair and skin stay aglow! Exercise helps to increase blood flow, which allows oxygen and nutrients to be distributed throughout the body. These nutrients are needed to 18/Her Journey {Spring 10}
bring moisture to the skin, promote hair growth and prevent breakage. This is why it is also important to consume a healthy diet, so your body is provided with the right ingredients! Exercise also helps to boost your immune system, which is extremely important to help fight off any sicknesses. Plan a meal mixed with whole grains, lean meats, fruits, vegetables, and nuts to consume the vitamins and minerals needed to stay healthy. Cold weather also tends to make us feel sluggish and gloomy. Exercise can help you fight the winter blues by improving your mood and energy levels. And let’s not forget it decreases disease risk, stress, blood pressure, helps you lose weight, and the list goes on! All that for 30 minutes a day. What’s holding you back? I have even included a workout to get you started! www.herjourneymag.com