Get Ready to “Spring Forward” with The Skinny Food Co.

On Sunday, 30 March 2025, at 1.00 am, UK clocks will shift forward by one hour to British Summer Time (BST). 

The spring clock change gives us all an extra hour of daylight (and hopefully sunshine!) to enjoy outdoor BBQs, summer parties, and al-fresco exercise. However, it does mean losing an hour’s sleep. 

Read on to learn how the spring clock change could affect your sleep, workout routine, and diet plan. 

Do you feel grumpy after a poor night's sleep? (Who doesn’t?)

Losing out on a whole hour’s sleep thanks to the clock change is bound to leave you feeling a bit groggy. But don’t worry - this is normal, as your body needs time to adjust.

One way to solve this issue is to go to sleep 15-20 minutes earlier than usual in the days leading up to the clock change. Doing this could help to reduce the overall disruption to your sleep pattern caused by the clock change. 

The extra evening daylight isn't just a good way to enjoy more outdoor evening fun - it's also a great mood booster.

Natural light helps your body to produce more serotonin (that “feel-good” hormone), which can help to improve your mood. 

More daylight also means more chances to soak up some vitamin D, which is super important for your physical and mental well-being. 

People with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) often notice their symptoms improve after the spring clock change. This is because increased exposure to sunlight helps to reduce the symptoms of SAD. 

After the clocks go forward, you might find that you have more time to exercise outdoors in the evening. Let’s face it: outdoor exercise is much more appealing if the sun is still shining. 

Heading outside to exercise means you’ll get an extra boost of vitamin D and challenge your body with a more varied workout. You’ll even burn more calories running outdoors than you would running on a treadmill.  Plus, just being outdoors in nature can work wonders for your mental health. 

If you want to take full advantage of the clock change, why not start a new outdoor fitness routine for summer?

When it comes to food, you’ll probably start craving lighter, healthier meals as the days get longer. And the spring clock change is the perfect opportunity to start eating more fresh fruit and vegetables.

Seasonal foods like asparagus, peppers, rhubarb, and strawberries are packed with healthy nutrients that will support both your physical and mental health. 

Why not try these delicious spring recipes from The Skinny Food Co.? From 

salads to smoothies, these recipes will help you to incorporate some healthy green fruit and veg into your diet.