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via BlackDoctor:

I know. I know. Who wants to be outside freezing! But let’s be honest, winter comes sweeping through with more than just a cold chill, it can bring on some dark times as well. Staying inside all day and night can certainly lead to weight gain and can even affect your mood.

Check out these six reasons why you should still make your way outside even in the winter months:

1. It helps to lift your spirits.

Getting active outside, especially during winter months, can combat obesity and depression that comes from spending too much time indoors. Exercise and sunlight together can get your blood flowing, providing organs with much-needed nutrients to give us energy, stave off the blues and trim the waistline.

2. Even winter sun still gives you a boost of Vitamin D.

Vitamin D is essential for developing healthy bones and fighting all kinds of diseases and illnesses. It has also been shown to give the immune system a healthy boost. In the winter, many people don’t get enough Vitamin D in their diets, however, the sun provides plenty of Vitamin D. So just bundle up and get out there!

3. It allows you to be present.

Go out for a walk and leave your phone back inside. A brisk walk outside will not only make you conscious of how your body feels but it also gives you space to have your mind present. It will boost dopamine levels which can also stave off the cold weather blues.

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