Feel Like You Ate Too Much? Read This.
If you feel like ate too much at Thanksgiving dinner...
And too many leftovers...
And you're feeling a little uncomfortable or guilty...
Here's what to do next:
1. Watch Your Language
You weren't "bad." You don't need to get "back on track."
You just need to make choices today that support your goals.
2. Remember the Positives
Our brains are wired to focus on the negative, which allows us to get sucked into a guilt & shame spiral about overindulging in food, missing workouts, etc.
What positive things happened over your holiday? A day off work, spending time with loved ones, enjoying foods you only have once or twice a year?
Focus on that instead. You'll be just fine.
3. Drink Water
This is especially important if your holiday weekend indulgences included alcohol, which is dehydrating!
Being adequately hydrated boosts energy levels and helps you feel better inside and out. Drink up!
4. Get Moving
It doesn't have to be a super intense workout. Just a walk and some stretching can make a huge difference in how your body (and your brain) feels.
It's not about "working off" what you consumed. Just get your heart pumping and your joints moving.
5. Make a Grocery Run
The best way to "start fresh" on eating well is to stock up on things that aren't leftovers, or to add extra nutrients to the leftovers you have.
Try to get protein and veggies at each meal if you can. The protein will help you feel full and the fiber and water content in the veggies will aid digestion.
6. Don't Panic
Any time we travel, switch up our routines, eat things we don't usually eat, or drink more than normal, it can affect our sleep, digestion, water retention, and energy levels – and all of that impacts how we feel.
Give yourself a few days to get back to "normal," whatever that means for you.
7. Ignore Diet Culture
No matter how you're feeling after a holiday weekend, it's not a good idea to fast, do a cleanse, start a super restrictive diet, or spend too much extra time at the gym.
Guilt, shame, and fat phobia sell products. You already have all the tools you need to feel like yourself again. Focus on getting back to your basics!
