I think we’ve all done it: opted not to go out the front door and face the heat/cold/rain/etc. and move our bodies even though our bodies want to be moved.  Here are three of the most common complaints I get to going outside and moving around.

This week, no matter what side of the equator you’re on, don’t let these complaints get in the way of you getting outside to move your body.

It’s too hot. . .  “It’s hot and humid out there, and the AC is so nice in here.” Next time you have this thought, take a step back and really think about it: is warm weather meant to keep us inside in the cold? No! Use the warm weather as an excuse to go jump in the pool and cool down the way nature intended (natural bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, oceans and seas are more as nature intended but go get wet anyway!).

It’s too cold outside.  This is better for southern hemisphere dwellers this time of year. And my response: Of course it’s cold outside! It gets cold for at least a quarter of each year (certain equatorial locales excluded, of course).  However, hibernating in cold weather, only to find yourself sluggish and lethargic when the weather turns warm again, is not what our bodies need for minimum 3 months a year. They need to move. Give your body what it needs. Plus, when you move, you warm up! So keep moving around and save on your heating bill!

But the sun can damage our skin.  Yes, the sun can be damaging if you’re not careful.  But did you also know that just 10-20 minutes a day in the sun can improve our health by providing us with Vitamin D?  This can help defend the body against microbial invaders, promote healthy mineralization with bone growth and remodeling and protect older adults from osteoporosis. So, you can move around in the sun at least that long, and if you plan on being out longer (or have a medical history that precludes regular sun exposure), use sun-screen.

Let these counterpoints to some of the most common weather-related complaints keep you moving no matter what time of year it is. To hear how the weather has been deterring my clients, check out Fitness For All.

As a personal trainer who's always loved her body, Sue Bary was tired of being classified as 'mildly obese' and wanted to help others experience Enjoyable Body Movement without being subject to the usual verbiage of weight loss and dieting. Thus, she created enarji, a personal training practice steeped in the Health at Every Size approach and attitude. To learn more about Sue, click here. Because you are a special More of Me to Love member, Sue wants you to enjoy a FREE consultation through enarji's Virtual Health Coach services. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to schedule your free consultation today!