A few tips to help to get you through the winter months.

Look at your need for vit D – lack of sunlight – deficiency could cause fatigue, muscle weakness/aches/cramps mood changes.

Hydration – I don’t like drinking water in the winter for some reason – so hot water with Ribena or marmite are an alternative for me or herbal tea.

Vitamin C – boost your intake and your immune system to fend off colds. Eat regularly – plenty of green leafy vegetables, blueberries, oily fish and eggs to help concentration. Nourish yourself with warm soups. Beat carb cravings stock up on healthy snacks, seeds, nuts, bananas and avocados.

Get wrapped up and outside for some sunlight and exercise. Take a lunchtime walk if you are working.

Moisturise your skin – heating/cold wind can dry your skin out. Don’t forget your SPF – you need to protect your skin all year round.

Prioritize sleep, lack of sleep can make you irrational, low in mood and eat poorly. Have a regular night time routine – avoid caffeine after 5pm, don’t eat too late, avoid your electronic devices an hour before you go to bed and leave them downstairs away from you when you go upstairs.

Do things you enjoy. Plans some events for the winter months. Pamper yourself. Go on to You Tube for 15 0r 20 mins of Yoga or Pilates before your breakfast. Stretch and have some time to focus on how you feel.

Keep some colour in your wardrobe. Just because its winter you can still wear bright colours to lift your mood.