To break the ice, I thought I might just come to terms that for most of us- its time to wrap up and keep warm for some harsh weather. Before jumping off to 'What to wear' and other tips, I decided to just start with the basics of keeping warm this winter at home and going out- some tips that may be so obvious but taken for granted in our daily lives.
Im sure most of our winter's don't look so glamorous as this!
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| When I was younger, I very much expected to wake up to this every winter morning. I wanted to be woken up to Narnia, but instead - woke up to this :( |
1. So you wake up in the morning (we all know its not as simple as that :p - after a few groans and 'hmphsss') and your FREEZING!!. Probably even moving around with your duvet. What would you do?
Well the best thing to do- before you do anything, turn the heater on to an average temperature.This will get you going in the mean time as your getting ready. DO NOT boost the tempreture to the highest, then get a headache because its too hot and then you'll have to turn it back off again (what I used to do)- a cycle will start. Allowing the heater to gradually heat your home on an average tempreture will allow you to get warm slowly and eventually after slipping on warm clothes, you may lower the tempreture. This is a great way of saving energy bills. For best results - wake up 15-20 minutes before your usual alarm time and switch on the heater, then pop back into bed. The results are WARM :D
2. Layering on wearing warm clothes is not only for going out, try to layer on clothing while at home too. You've seen those cute pics of models with their 'grandma' jumpers and socks, just to find out they're only wearing pants 0.0 haha
Just by wearing several layers of thin clothing helps rather than wearing one big chunky piece of clothing. Try wearing a top, shirt, a pair of trousers, and maybe a cardigan. You might be thinking 'Why the need for a whole outfit at home?' - well if wearing those items outside helps keep you warm - then it'll probably keep you warm inside. Yet another way to save on energy bills!!
3. Diet: What you eat affects the how your body keeps warm. Most of us crave for food high on carbohydrates, this is because of the lack of Vitimin D in our blood
(more info: http://www.jigsawhealth.com/resources/carbohydrates-carbs)
To try avoid this, stick with a balanced diet, this will not only keep you in shape but you will see AMAZING results within your lifestyle.Such as having more energy when working or studying, and it will protect you and make you more immune to common winter infections (colds or flu) .Also try eating hot food and hot drinks, it'll warm your body as well as providing some energy boost!
4. Keeping active is a great way to keep warm. Try to move around and DO SOMETHING, it will automatically get your blood flowing and active. Exercise is a great way to 'keep it moving', either being active at your local gym or moving around in the house Most of us like to snuggle and stay put in one position for a long period of time <-- this does not HELP You will find it actually makes you colder!
5. Experience Cold feet and hands ??
This is often due to the lack of circulation around your body- a usual bodily response to cold weather, and the best way to deal with it is trying to find ways to get your body circulating (lhttp://www.ehow.com/how_4738281_improve-circulation.html)
It could also be due to the lack of irons in the blood, this is what most women and girls suffer. So the best way to deal with it is to stack up on your vitamins and iron tablets for the winter. I would advise on asking your pharmacist first. If you believe there are other causes other than bad circulation and iron deficiency, be sure to consult your doctor :D
Well I hope that helped on tips to keep warm, stay tuned for more episodes on Winter, such as 'What to wear' , Body and Skincare, and even great holiday destinations for those lucky ones :D
Hafsa x
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