Pro-Tip: Stay Present
Take a bathroom breather: Locking yourself in a stall can be a private moment to take a few calming breaths.
Say "Hey, girl" to Mother Nature: Shimmy up to the nearest window to feel the warmth of the sun on your skin. Focusing on the real-time sensation will get you out of your head.
Work it out: Do 10 to 15 lunges, pushups, or kettlebell swings. It's "active" meditation!
Pro-Tip: Cook with Libido-Hiking Spices
Cinnamon: "It warms your body and increases circulation." (Erections, people. He's talking about erections.) Mix it in brownies to complement the cocoa, which is another aphrodisiac.
Red ginseng: "It boosts energy and sex drive." Grate it and add it to oil before heating up chicken. Ooh, foreplay.
Saffron: "It is packed with antioxidants and supports a strong libido." Shake it into a honey-based lamb glaze to add need-you-now oomph.
Pro-Tip: Live Like an Eskimo
Change Your Outlook: "The people who love winter are the ones who have fun in the elements," says Pedram. There are the obvious winter workouts skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding, all of which torch serious cals and sculpt your abs, legs, and butt. But you've also got lesser-known gems, like snow volleyball.
Take a Chill Pill: "Winter is the season of retraction, a time for chilling out," says Pedram. "You have to make time for that too, or you'll burn out and your fitness routine will be the first thing to go." Accept that your exercise intensity may take a seasonal hit, and readjust: Measure your workouts by perceived exertion (or, better yet, enjoyment) rather than harping on your stats.
Get the Right Gear: "There's so much good fitness gear out there now lightweight but toasty layers, well-insulated and waterproof everything. You'll forget the weather sucks because you're so freaking comfy." Shop base layers that say breathable and seam-sealed.
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