LIFE & STYLE

Winter Wellness To Manifest Those Resolutions

By Melanie Carden

My heart is full of love from all the family time this holiday season, and I’m looking ahead to the new year. That said, I’m tired, folks. Whether you set New Year’s resolutions or not, January is a wonderful time to slow down a bit and refocus. Get your schedule back into a groove, try a new style of workout, or make time to explore self-care. No matter what the busy calendar says, prioritize wellness.

APRES SKI
Remember: you don’t have to be a big-time Barbie fan to rock a bright pink sweater. This cute Alpaca Blend Pullover from Krimson Klover is perfect for après ski. Pair it with leggings and curl it up with hot cocoa and an enjoyable book. 

Info: krimsonklover.com 

PLANT POWER
I’ve been reading The Plant Medicine Protocol each morning while I have my coffee. The author, William Siff, is an acupuncturist, and he makes the body critical system and the benefits of plants and herbs easy to understand. It’s loaded with easy ways to improve your well-being.
Info: hachettebookgroup.com

POST-SHOVELING COMFORT
Inches of the wintery magic known as snow has fallen from the sky. Whether you shovel a few steps or a whole driveway, it’s always nice to warm up afterwards with this men’s burly shawl cardigan from Duluth Trading. Your workout for the day is done, after all! Better yet, dash off to a woodland cabin somewhere.
Info: duluthtrading.com

RACCOON RACE
Sometimes, in the winter, you need to find an indoor track for exercise. The upside is, you can walk in these fabulous Saucony kicks, named for nature’s cutest thieves—trash pandas (a.k.a. raccoons). Go straight from the track to the coffee shop in these beauties. Info: saucony.com

RESOLUTION-READY
If your New Year’s resolution is to increase well-being by reducing inflammation, you’re in luck. One easy step is Yonder Food’s Organic Mushroom Coffee. It’s real coffee, with an added boost of focus and health benefits from Lion’s Mane & Chaga. Awesome coffee with no mushroom flavor. Info: yonderfood.com

NEW YEAR RALLY
Maybe you let your game slip a bit during the holidays. Now that things have settled, it’s time to refresh your tennis accessories. Wilson’s Leather Racket Cover has a guitar strap-style strap, so you’ll be serving up style and a killer backhand. Info: wilson.com

WINTER WONDER SHOES
Skip the workout gadgets and skip right to the good stuff—snowshoeing. It’s a sport that can be done anywhere from a city park to the grandeur of the Adirondacks. MSR Gear has a range of snowshoes—for beginners and those out on the gnarliest of terrain.
Info: msrgear.com

UNCOMPLICATED WORKOUTS
The Luxe Resistant Bands from Alta Fitness boost your at-home workout. The three bands make getting those quick and uncomplicated full-body workouts effortless—something we all want and need in our lives. The bands—used separately or combined—provide workouts with up to 60 lbs. of resistance. The ScrunchyKnit fabric design feels super soft against the skin, while plush handles are comfortable and solid.  Info: altafitness.com

POCKETS!
Sure, this is an elegant representation of yoga, but I’m more excited about the best feature of these leggings—pockets. If you’re lucky, there’s a larger pocket on workout tights. The folks at Greatness Wins designed these with larger pockets on both sides—finally.
Info: greatnesswins.com

MULTITASKING WARMTH
Among Overland’s near-perfect winter boots, these are the multitaskers you need most. Pop them on and head to Pilates class, then zip along to that meeting. These shearling-lined, waterproof boots keep you warm and dry. That little block heel is low enough to be cute yet surefooted. Info: overland.com

CUPPA WELLNESS
One effortless way to incorporate a little mindfulness is to have a cup of tea. That’s it. Do just that one thing, without scrolling on your phone, multitasking, or creating a to-do list. The Smart Self-Warming Mug from Uncommon Goods ensures your sip stays hot during your new practice.
Info: uncommongoods.com

SEASONAL SAFETY
If you’re one of the hearty winter runners out there, no matter what, we applaud you. We also want you to be safe, especially since it’s likely you’re running in the dark of the morning. Grab this visibility-friendly (and waterproof!) REI Co-op Swiftland H2O Running Jacket. It’s a stellar top-layer. Info: rei.com