Protecting your body in winter is a follow on from a guest post 5 ways to stay active this winter. I felt it’s important to not only learn how to stay active but protecting your body too. As much as I am all for exercise I am also for staying warm and not catching colds.
There are many simple ways that can help when protecting the body from winter. Those who know me know I love simple ways, simple processes so as not to confuse thing.
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Protecting your body ~ The Inside
Moisturise, daily moisturising is good for your skin. The body gets battered all the time by the elements and needs all the moisturising it can get. I always laugh at how moisturised I look indoors and completely dry the minute I step outside. No one likes flaking skin (if you can help it) so always moisturise as that is the first protection barrier for your skin.
Wear warm clothing, England can have four seasons in one day. The fast changing of the elements affects your skin more quickly than anything else. I am known for dressing like an Eskimo in Autumn and Winter because I don’t like the cold.
Protect your hair, every woman goes through this. Spend some time getting your do (hair) done, step outside and poof back to square one. I try to walk with a beanie in my bag always for the changing elements.
Protecting your body ~ The Outside
Eat healthy warm meals, no I don’t always eat the healthiest meals but I eat warm meals. Winter is not a time I kid around when it comes to food. I will eat a salad in winter but follow it with soup or a warm dessert. You want your body to be fit enough to fight the winter colds and opportunist diseases. Be the best healthy you can be to protect your body.
Hydration, I am not one for remembering to drink water all the time but I drink tea every day. There many ways you can keep hydrated during winter and for me the best way is tea.
Remember, you only have one body with no replacements on the side, so take care of you. Protecting your body this winter is paramount. Staying healthy (whatever your definition) is beautiful and sexy.
With that being said, what are some of the ways you ensure protecting your body us #1?
Travelling Book Junkie says
Remembering to drink seems to be my biggest problem during the colder months. It is so easy when you are hot to drink but in the winter I often don’t feel the need until it is too late.
Enricoh Alfonzo Naidu says
brilliant insight & wisdom shared. awwwwww hahaha that pug pic is just too adorable. it’s summer here and i hate it. winter is my favorite time of the year. get to dress all comfy and sleep like a baby
Chrissy Hme says
These are good to keep in mind. Since hibernating all winter is not a realistic option, I need to make sure I am protected when braving the cold.
Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine says
Good reminders for the cold season! At least it’s an excuse to bundle up and get cozy! Thanks for the good advice 🙂
Nayna Kanabar says
These are really useful tips, and i totally agree with all of them.
Stephanie Merry says
Great tips here, I’m a big fan of eating warm and hearty meals in the winter x
Ali says
Great posts, I need to remember some of these, I want to be much healthier this winter.
Anosa says
Thanks
Valerie CottageMakingMommy says
I love the pic of the dog. I need to work on moisturizing period.
Anosa says
Moisturising is in important especially this season.
Jojo Vito says
warm meal and soup of course will always be perfect for any cold weather )
Anosa says
Absolutely
Clairejustineo says
Great ideas here 🙂 I love making warm stews in Winter, the kids are not a big fan but they love them with dumplings in ..
Anosa says
I love stews as well as many them when I can
Tanya Brannan says
I have had a cold for 4 weeks now that I just can’t seem to shift. I will be trying to look after myself more as the winter gets worse x
Anosa says
Awww bless get well soon
Stella Kashmoney says
Fab ideas here. I do most of these thankfully.
Anosa says
Thanks
Beautyqueenuk says
I spent quite some time cooing over the featured picture ha… I agree about hydration, I always always have a bottle of water on my desk, if it is looking at me, then I drink it x
Anosa says
I am bad at hydration with water but with other drinks I am great.
North East Family Fun says
OMG your feature image is ADORABLE! It’s so important to take care of yourself – especially in winter xx
Anosa says
Thanks, I loved it too
Chei Pangan says
Thank you for the wonderful tips! The photo is so cute! 🙂
Anosa says
Thanks
Francesca Nelson says
I have to admit I don’t moisturise my body ever single day although ought to!!
Anosa says
Awww bless you so need to moisturise
Annemarie LeBlanc says
Thanks for these tips. Winter can be harsh on our skin and hair, so I never forget to moisturize. I once went out in the dead of winter without gloves and came back with cracked knuckles. Never again!
Anosa says
ouch! I can only imagine how your knuckles felt
Melanie Edjourian says
How cute is that picture. I need to remember to moisturise more and drink more water.
Anosa says
I know right, I am working on drinking water
Don't Cramp My Style says
Thank you for your great tips! It really helps! I need to moisturize my body more!
Anosa says
You’re most welcome
Channel Imperial says
Moisturize. Moisturize. Moisturize! My skin, especially my lips, tends to get very cahppy during cold weather. Great tips! 🙂
Anosa says
During winter my lips chap pretty quickly so I am always ready to moisturise
Little Steps says
Great tips! Not a big fan of winter but love the warm/cosy clothes 🙂
Anosa says
I know the feeling
clairecly says
It’s really important to stay hydrated. At the moment I’m keeping warm and drinking lovely hot soup 🙂
Anosa says
So important
Hungry_Healthy_Happy says
I think people forget to stay hydrated in the winter, but it’s still just as important.
Anosa says
So true, I used to be one of them
Rhian Westbury says
Staying hydrated is a huge one, so lots of water drinking and moisturizing is so important x
Anosa says
Couldn’t agree more.
Ave T says
My favorite drink during the winter is tea too! Moisturizing is a must for me during the cold weather. My skin gets super dry if I don’t give it enough attention.
Anosa says
Aaah awesome, another fellow tea lover lol.
I am the same with moisturising my entire body
Stephanie Pass says
When it gets colder, I love to make homemade soups with fresh veggies. They make me feel great.
Anosa says
That sounds delicious, I am not good with making soups but love eating them
Lois Alter Mark says
These are such good tips. My skin always gets so dry in the winter.
Anosa says
Thanks
Krystal // The Krystal Diaries says
The winter is so harsh on my skin. I always have to try harder in the winter to moisturize.
Anosa says
Same here but I moisturise daily so I got that part in check
Sarah Bailey says
This is so important the winter is such a harsh time of year on us. I think we often forget we need to protect it more. x
Anosa says
I believe we do too, its so easy to just layer up and forget to actually protect ourselves better
Heather - Heartfully Heather says
The winter is terrible on my skin. I’m much better these days at keeping my skin hydrated, but I’ve had some pretty bad years living in the dry climate I live in.
Anosa says
Awww bless, I think I have now lived in all the climates and I know which I prefer but both require proper hydration anyway
Jodie Whitham says
Great post 🙂 Some is common sense, but mostly forget to do it!x
Anosa says
So true but doesn’t hurt to be reminded sometimes lol
HollyAllie Noah says
This is a great post about protecting against the winter elements. I’m from Florida I usually just throw on a sweater, hat, and chapstick.
Anosa says
Oh I am so jealous of your Florida weather big time
Shane Prather says
I’m honestly not a big fan of the snow and cold of winter but it’s so key to remember to take care of yourself and not hide under layers of clothing!
Anosa says
I know the feeling
Hannah Heartss ❄️⛄️ says
I need to remember all this, it’s so important! X
Anosa says
We sure do
Janine Good says
I totally agree with this post! I moisturize like mad and protect my hair. It is just too dry out there to take chances.
Anosa says
I know the feeling, my hair could do with more moisturing
Ana De Jesus says
I try to layer up much as possible so I stay warm and moisturizing to protect your skin is important too.
Anosa says
I was never a fan of layering up but now I am a huge fan
Nicol Wong says
i need to actually moisturise more but I’m just so lazy haha
Anosa says
Hahaha lol, try it more this winter
Sheri @ A Busy Bees Life says
These are all great and important tips. I agree with all of them, and I drink lots and lots of tea.
Anosa says
Thanks, I drink lots of tea too
Joanna says
These are all important things to do this time of year. I know I definitely need to drink more water to stay hydrated.
Anosa says
Hydration is very important for us all and some of us we need to remind ourselves more
Colette B says
Moisture is key for me – both drinking and applying it. I need to get into more of a solid routine I think.
Anosa says
I think for me too its creating a solid routine
Bill S says
I can be a slacker with water in the winter since it’s not as warm! Thee are great reminders for winter time!
Anosa says
I am the same when it comes to water but give me tea and I am all over it
Liz Mays says
Like you, hydration is one of my most important things. I try to remember that even when I’m not feeling thirsty, I still need to be hydrating.
Anosa says
It is something I am working on daily, by remembering to drink something
mydreamality says
We can tend to let our guard down when it comes to winter and our bodies, but I love all of your tips. I really agree that hydration is key year round.
Anosa says
Thanks luv, yes we do tend to let it slide sometimes
The Side Hustle Stories says
I totally agree with eating warm meals int he winter. In fact, I feel like my body craves soup when the weather starts to turn cold. I also find that I want salads in the summer. It’s important to listen to your body when the change in seasons occur… especially in Canada where I am!
Anosa says
Absolutely, its very important to listen to your body
Jo Wiggins says
Moisturising in the Winter is a must for me, I get such dry skin. And I definitely need to drink more water x
Liz Mays says
I’m definitely worried about my hair and skin.I’ll have to take some precautions!
Anosa says
You and me both, winter can be such a pain
Anosa says
I could do with more more too and I am so bad at remembering
R U S S says
I live in a tropical country so we don’t get super cold weather. However, I can’t stress enough on the importance of being cautious and knowing what our body needs when seasons change. When the weather gets a little cold here, I always make sure that I keep my skin moisturized. I try my best to drink lots of liquids too, something that I am truly working on.
Anosa says
I miss my tropical seasons here winter feels like walking in and out of the fridge constantly
LaaLaa says
I always prefer protective styles come colder months and yes a beanie and scarf so the hair don’t get messed up is ideal. Great tips thanks hon x
Anosa says
Thanks hun, protective styles are always good
Blair Villanueva says
I always make sure I stay dry during cold and rainy days, and yes I tend to eat more especially warm or any hot meal. But if I’m in winter place, maybe I would choose to stay indoors, and its a huge adjustment for me
Anosa says
I think it’s normal to crave hot meals during the cold days and even choose to stay home instead of going out
Jennifer Hamra says
I always get dry skin in the winter because of the harsh cold and then the dry heat in my home. I try to keep my skin as moisturized as much as I can.
Anosa says
Same here
Allison Van de Kemp (The Lazy says
I changed up my skin care routine this summer & so far–no flaky skin, so I’m hoping it lasts through the winter:) Thanks for all the tips!
Anosa says
You’re welcome, I too change up my routine with changing
Amber says
Thank you for this! I always worry about my skin.
Anosa says
Hope this helped you to start preparing
Olivia Jade says
I love winter as I am able to eat lots of yummy meals like stew and casserole. It’s always so much better cooking in Winter 😀 x
Anosa says
That is true, we all enjoy the comfort foods of winter months
Tara says
My hair is natural curly so I dont’ really worry about my hair in the winter, but that picture of the dog wrapped up is hilarious. lolol
Anosa says
Hahaha lol 😂
Melanie Smith says
Winter is aways bad for me, my skin, my body, everything! Thank you for sharing these tips!
Anosa says
You’re welcome, winter can be bad if the skin is not protected properly