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July 02, 2019

Moving to Atlanta? Here's How to Adjust to the Hot Climate

summer funBy Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Local weather jealousy is a thing. Minnesotans are jealous of Floridians when there are three feet of snow on the ground, but Floridians spin their attention north throughout the crazily sizzling hot summertime.

For those who recently transferred to Atlanta, the humidity and heat may very well whack you like a wall, specifically during the summer season. Any jealousy you could be experiencing leaves as the moving company unloads the final boxes out of the moving van in Atlanta. Luckily, you'll be able to adjust to a hotter environment. Unfortunately, it usually takes a little time, so you may need to hang in there and contend with it a bit.

Here are some steps to adapt to the heat and humidity after moving to Atlanta:

1. Adjust your regimen. Steer clear of going out in the entire heat of the day and attempt to plan tasks for the morning hours or perhaps evening hours. If you usually run in the afternoon, switch it to early morning hours. Eating a little bit later can help you deal with the consequences from the humidity on your appetite. In case your routine will allow, there's a rationale why persons in take siestas.

2. Fight the enticement to turn the A/C totally up to frigid degrees. It will only slow your adaptation, along with turning up your power bills. You may also end up becoming too chilly after you've been outdoors. Generally, it is best to set the A/C to about 10 degrees lower than the exterior temperature, no more. Also, don't ever run the A/C when the windows are open, you will only waste energy.

3. In the event that you have access to a pool or maybe the ocean, use it. Swimming definitely will cool you off, when you remain in for a minimum of 15 minutes. Do not spoil it by laying in the sun, however. Also, merely wading in the ocean might cool you down.

4. Yes, you'll want to drink much more, particularly if you are older. Also, be sure you take in enough salt (except if you are clearly on a lower sodium diet). Perspiration forces you to lose salt, which can make you sick. Excessive levels of humidity might make you feel less dehydrated, whilst making perspiring unbeneficial. You also might want to decrease your alcohol consumption until you are adapted, and if you do drink, choose a beer or a tropical cocktail above shots.

5. Wear a hat. Purchase a good, wide-brimmed sun hat (or more than one) and utilize them. Keeping the direct sun away the head makes you feel considerably cooler. In addition, counterintuitively, thin long-sleeved apparel will frequently help you stay cooler than the usual tank top and shorts. Make sure everything you put on is loose fitting and light in color. Stay away from exercising in snug spandex.

6. Make sure to keep eating frequently, even if you aren't ravenous. High temperature as well as humidity can result in appetite loss, and not eating enough will add to any listlessness you currently feel.

7. Alter how you prepare food. Keep the lengthy cooking soups and also roasts for winter and prepare meals that bake for a limited time and employ the oven as little as possible. Take in more salads in addition to fruits and veggies. Keep ice cream or, if calories are a issue, popsicles in the freezer. You may also freeze blueberries and other berries or cherries and then suck on them. If you're feeling committed, purchase an ice cream maker and test out different flavors.

8. Don't feel bad about being lazy on those long summer days. Sometimes it is indeed just too scorching to move much.

Bear in mind it will take you a few weeks to acclimatize. The first summer may be difficult, but you can use comparable cognitive tactics that got you through lengthy winter months up north. When summer time appears once again you will find you cope with it much better and you might well learn to like it.

If you're looking for a professional mover in Atlanta to help with your move, give A-1 Freeman a call today!

Sources:

https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/27/do-we-crank-up-the-a-c-too-high/

https://health.usnews.com/health-news/patient-advice/slideshows/16-ways-your-body-adjusts-to-a-new-climate?slide=8

https://leavingholland.com/10-tips-to-survive-in-a-warm-humid-climate/

https://wanderwisdom.com/misc/How-to-Survive-in-a-Humid-Climate

 

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