Outdoor Activities

Hi everyone!  I’m not going to talk about my diet this time around because I’m bored to boot with it! I’m dormant at 128.4 which is still a good weight loss!  I’ve been consistent with my daily stomach crunches, and I’m not giving up till I reach 123 lb but need to talk about something else.  I love outdoor activities! Hiking, biking, walking, jogging, hence one of the reasons why we came up with functional apparel.

Quick Tip:  It’s official — spending time outside is good for you. Date: July 6, 2018. Source: University of East Anglia. Summary: Living close to nature and spending time outside has significant and wide-ranging health benefits — according to new research. A new report reveals that exposure to green space reduces the risk of type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, premature death, preterm birth, stress, and high blood pressure.

If I even spend most of the morning in the house I start to get claustrophobic and need to breathe fresh air!  If I do not get my 3 yr old on an outing or some type of outdoor exercise I feel like I’m depriving and harming his development.  So obviously you can tell I’m a bit paranoid and over the top and yes I have a loud personality! And guess what, Being outside calms me down!

Quick Tip: Fix.com. WRITTEN BY AMY WHITLEY. Amy is a travel writer and editor based out of Southern Oregon. She specializes in planning out doors adventures for children and founded the family travel site PitStopsForKids.com. Amy Whitley’s Author Profile PUBLISHED ON November 24, 2016.  Mental Health Benefits of the Outdoors. The mental health benefits of exercise are well documented, known to reduce stress and increase “feel good” hormones like dopamine. But many of us seeking better mind-body health overlook the benefits found in simply spending time outdoors. It turns out the age-old adage is correct: fresh air is good for you! While outdoor physical activities such as jogging, trail running, and hiking combine both physical exercise and the outdoors for a mental health boost jackpot, according to both the National Institutes of Health and Harvard Medical School, simply spending time in nature in any form can improve your mental outlook, in addition to providing physical benefits. How refreshing!  Health Benefits of the Outdoors – Mental Health Benefits of the Outdoors Embed Image. Ways in Which the Outdoors Boosts Mental Health. Getting outside and taking a stroll truly can clear your head while also boosting your immune system and elevating your sense of well-being. If you can get outdoors regularly, you can trade seasonal light therapy boxes and artificial indoor lighting for natural light, which floods your body with vitamin D and immediately improves your mood. Just 15 minutes of natural sunlight per day is known to reduce depression and anxiety levels. Perhaps even more importantly, vitamin D and all that natural sunlight helps you sleep better at night. A study out of the Saint Louis University School of Medicine noted that natural sunlight helps set our body’s internal clocks. And the better rested we are, the better our mood and mental state.

Well, that definitely validates my need and desire for outdoor therapy on a daily basis!  It always baffles me when people say they Love the rain or that they hope it rains. I could never live in Seattle or a place that has extreme light variation.  One of my most favorite outings with my family was a 9-mile bike ride from West Venture into the adorable city of Ojai! The best part was Bob giving me the option to have Tristan in the bike seat on the way there or back.  So, of course, I chose to take the 9-mile ride into the city and get my share over with. Well, folks guess what! The way there was a slight uphill incline the WHOLE way!!!! He laughed at me the way back as he cruised downhill!  In between, we had a lovely relaxing afternoon! I can’t wait to do more of these types of adventures with these two awesome fellas!!