3 factors that hinder your progress in the colder months and how to manage them.

1. Motivation drops Shorter days and colder weather make it harder to get started. When it’s dark, your body naturally feels like slowing down, and skipping a workout becomes much more tempting. Lower the barrier: set a short minimum (like 10–15 minutes), lay your clothes out beforehand, and aim just to “show up.” Once you start, it’s much easier to keep going.

2. Comfort habits take over People tend to crave heavier, comfort foods and spend more time indoors (think couch + TV). That combo makes it easier to eat more and move less without noticing. Adjust your environment: keep healthier comfort foods on hand, plan simple meals, and pair screen time with light movement—stretching, steps, or bodyweight exercises.

3. Routine disruption Outdoor workouts, sports, or even just walking can drop off because of the weather. If you don’t replace them with indoor options, your routine can fall apart pretty quickly.

The fix is to replace, not remove: have a backup indoor routine ready (home workouts, gym sessions, or classes) so your habit stays intact even when conditions change.

We all know the value of maintaining routine and there’s no better place than Mahi health club to do it. Summer bodies are made in winter tribe. I’ll see you in here.

The Chief