My favorite season, Fall, is FINALLY here. If you need a little motivation for the new season, check out my Top 5 Fall Must-Do list! These activities will allow you to take full advantage of the gorgeous weather, turning leaves, and tasty foods of autumn! I’ve also picked out all my favorite Work Out Gear for you, so you can get ready to kick off Fall!

xoxo Charlotte

1. Exercising in the great outdoors relieves more stress and boosts energy levels better than sweating inside the gym. And when it comes to outdoor workouts, trading the summer sun for cooler autumn days is always a welcome change. Fall is the perfect time to attempt longer hikes, bike rides, or runs that may have been too taxing in sweltering conditions.

2. Play in the Park: Whether or not you like watching football on TV, you can definitely enjoy it outside. Start practicing now, and your spiral will put your boyfriend’s to shame by next game day. Bonus: A casual game of touch will burn 277 calories in 30 minutes.

3. Impressive Health Benefits Of Pumpkin: Pumpkins are good for a lot more than festive decor! Take advantage of their bounty by trying new ways to fit pumpkin into your diet. Pumpkins are a superb food—fiber-rich and packed with health-promoting nutrients like beta-carotene and potassium. And don’t discount the seeds! Just half a cup of toasted pumpkin seeds has 92 percent of your daily value of magnesium, which most people have trouble getting enough of. Plus, they’re full of protein and fiber to help you stay full on fewer calories.

4. An apple a day keeps the doctor away! Visit an apple orchard this fall and spend an afternoon picking your own supply. You’ll burn off a few extra calories and get to see exactly where your food comes from. (It’s also a great fall date idea). Apples truly are one of nature’s best diet foods. They fill you up for only about 100 calories, and they’re packed with cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C. And studies have shown that apple eaters have a lower risk of suffering heart disease, strokes, and metabolic syndrome.

5. Better Sleep: Even if your days in academia are long gone, back to school season typically means a return to a more normal routine, which is good news for your health. Longer summer days are typically packed with post-work happy hours, lingering at the beach, and quite possibly, blowing off workouts and skimping on sleep. Regular exercise and getting enough sleep are two of the best things you can do for your health, so take this opportunity to create a workout schedule and stick with a bedtime that’s right for your body’s needs.