10 Steps To A Winter Body

Working out in the chill? Steph’s got you covered!

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She’s one half of the duo behind wildly successful online fitness program Keep It Cleaner. And now Steph Claire Smith is spilling on how you can stay motivated when the weather turns nasty. ‘Each year I get a flood of questions about how to get a beach bod,’ Steph tells OK!. ‘The problem is, these questions usually roll in around November or December when the sun’s well and truly shining.’ Here, the 24-year-old shares her 10-step guide to ‘get you through the cold and come out beach babe on the other side!’

1 Figure out your goals

I’m not talking weight goals, but rather health goals, like doing five workouts a week, beating a PB or choosing healthy treats. We’re in this for the long haul, so you’ll want to break it up into little victories and celebrate your successes along the way. Write your goals down, stick them up on your wall, and reward yourself with something healthy, like a bubble bath or a facial, at each win.

2 Find a friend

Motivation is a killer in winter, so having someone by your side to hold you accountable and talk you out of those bad decisions can be key. Having said that, you’re also accountable for yourself – so if your friend cancels on you, that doesn’t mean you should cancel, too! But always listen to your body and don’t push through if you do feel really fatigued.

3 Lock it in!