How to keep the COVID weight off + stay fit 💪

Anyone else kick off the COVID season with a LOT of wine and ice cream? [View this email in your browser]( "Just working on my fitness" 💃 I’ll be real for a sec: I definitely gained weight at the start of COVID. My early hypothesis of my changing figure hinged between the extra ice cream and glasses of wine at night, in addition to new muscle mass from working out more than normal (thank you lack of commute!). Over the past month, I’ve cut back on my sugar and alcohol, but kept up my workouts -- and wouldn’t you know it, my body feels and looks back to normal. It *was* the sugar! The only problem now? Wildfires are rampant all over, and here in Northern California the air quality is awful. Bye bye, outdoor runs and hikes :( But have no fear, I’ve recently downloaded a few apps to keep me fit indoors. My current faves include: [Kira Stokes Fit]( (you guys, if you’re not following her on IG, prepare to be inspired), [Obé Fitness]( (creative cardio by some of my fave trainers), and I do love my [Mirror]( for indoor yoga and pilates. (They even have fun dance cardio options, too!) Obviously I still partake in wine and ice cream, but do my best to limit it to a couple times per week, and at a smaller serving size than I used to. Otherwise, I’m loading up on proteins, fruits and veggies as often as I can. My body and mind are much happier! How are you keeping fit these days? Any genius tips to share? Reply to this email to let me know! Or just read on for a few of our own. See ya next week, [Streaming workouts]( are a great alternative to ensure you still get in your calorie burn wherever and whenever you choose. From cycling to yoga to cardio with an '80s vibe, all of these options offer high-energy exercises streamed from some of your favorite studios. End of summer weather is just right for outdoor workouts. It doesn't matter whether your fitness passion is yoga or you're a HITT workout queen; some workouts are just better out in the open air. Plus, you don't need a huge yard — here are [15 home gym essentials]( to help you organize your outdoor space for a totally rad sweat sesh. Whether you're getting your pedal, pushup, plank, or pigeon pose on, we found some really good athleisure to make you *feel* that much better doing it. Lucky for you, our editors have found some [very fashionable finds to keep you sweating, lounging, and looking good](. For drinks intended to support an activity as healthy as exercise, many sports beverages are surprisingly the opposite of good for you. But the times they are a-changin'! Take a look at [seven low-sugar sports drinks]( that actually fuel your workouts with more nutrients and less junk. Stress eating? Yes, we all are. Not only are we facing new chaos every day, but many of us work just a few steps away from the fridge -- making all day grazing very easy. Here are [3 healthy (and delicious!) comfort foods]( to reach for instead of Cheetos. The way you eat has a major effect on the quality of your [workouts]( as well as the results you see from them. We know all about [what you should eat before and after]( you head to the gym, but what about foods you should steer clear of? We talked to expert nutritionists to find out the full rundown on [foods you should never eat before a workout](. [Brit + Co Classes]( Join the Conversation How have you found time for fitness and wellness in the time of COVID? Share your health hacks and workout tips with me via email [hello@brit.co](mailto: hello@brit.co) or DM us on Instagram ([@britandco]( or [@brit](. [Brit + Co Site]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( Copyright © 2020 Brit Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 129 Miller Ave #100A Mill Valley, CA 94941 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward](