The Weather and Food

The Weather Affects our Food Choices.... People who live in a warmer climate will find that the idea of eating stew, spaghetti or other comfort foods in the middle of June seems apalling. However, those of us who live in the northern half of the US especially in the Pacific NorthWest find those things very appealing right about now. It's 56*, cloudy with impending rain. However in Phoenix, salads and light food would the order of the day. For those of us who live in a climate with cooler temps and less sun, pay attention to your heavy diet and get outside more. I find that weight gain is easier with a high carb diet and less exercise. What I try to do is schedule a time, I know I can get outside and at least walk. Usually in the morning, the earlier the better. That sets up my day to be healthier. I tend to feel better in general and thus eat a little smarter. Use the feel good hormones from the exercise to brighten your day instead of the feel good chemicals in the chocolate you want to eat. Whether you live in the South, North, East or West always remember to use exercise to feel good and not the high fat or high carbs to do it.