Hot Weather Movement

Wow, the steamy, triple-H days of summer are here---hazy, hot and humid. These types of days are a challenge, especially for someone trying to lose weight. While I know exercise is a key component to a healthy lifestyle, I also noticed today that just walking around my yard in the late morning caused my heart to pound. After a year of exercising, I thought I was in good shape, but maybe in this weather the body has enough to do to keep cool and operating without any added exertion. My exercise will have to either wait until this evening or tomorrow morning, or I will have to head to the gym.

What lifestyle adjustments have you made to accommodate the heat? It is easy for someone who is dieting to panic at the thought of missing a workout. However, it is better to miss one than to harm yourself by pushing too much while the weather is hot. If you must get moving, be sure to hydrate yourself, not get overheated, and save the workout for cooler times of the day. But don't feel guilty if you decide to wait until tomorrow. No harm will be done, and you are better off listening to your body instead of pushing it to do something it doesn't want to do.