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JESSICA SPENDLOVE, APD & CHLOE MCLEOD, APD Jessica and Chloe are the dietitians and founders of Health & Performance Collective. Find out more at healthandperformancecollective.com TOP TIPS FOR FEELING YOUR BEST THIS SUMMER Make this summer your most healthy, fit, fun and memorable with these tips from health and performance specialists, Jessica Spendlove and Chloe McLeod. e all want to feel good in summer – for vacations, long lunches, beach days and seasonal festivities. It’s incredible the effect summer sunshine alone can have on boosting your feelings of wellness. But, if you want to feel your best then it’s important to look after yourself inside and out. Here are a few of our favourite tips and tricks to help you feel fabulous all summer long. W 1 Go outdoors See p16 for more ideas to make the most of the great outdoors this summer. 4 YMCA HEALTHY LIVING MAGAZINE SUMMER 2019 Even in spring, the weather can sometimes leave you feeling short-changed for time spent in the great outdoors, and low in the all-important sunshine nutrient vitamin D, which we all need for healthy bones, increased immunity and a better mood! Of course, with the weather typically more stable during summer, there are lots of opportunities to head outdoors, and many summer activities don’t cost a thing! You can go for a morning dip in the ocean, an afternoon stroll, laze in a park – or even dine outside!