It happens and we are human.
So what can you do to rebound with some damage control?
With the New Year coming - you know that the rest of the year isn't looking too healthy and you know you are "planning" to change for the new year. So we are just going to wait until that hits, right?
Here is some tips to help get you through these final days of 2015 without having to wear your fat pants.
1. Plan your day: Yes, plan it! You know that you have a breakfast date or lunch date with pastries, bagels, and muffins. It's OK, enjoy that. Though make it an effort to eat healthier the rest of the day. Pile on the veggies for lunch and dinner as well as lean protein. Lighten up on the carbs and starchy veggies. You'll probably notice you are less hungry after such a big meal.
2. Make your last meal the healthiest: Supper doesn't need to be a huge meal! You probably won't burn all those calories anyway before heading to bed for them to turn into fat over night. It's dinner time and you realize you have skipped breakfast, you ate out for lunch and you randomly snacked through the day. Make sure that your last meal of the day is a great one that is well balanced with a lean protein, a healthy whole grain carb {quinoa, brown rice, sweet potato} and some steamed veggies. End the day on a positive note. Make sure to have your last meal at least 3 hours before bed.
3. Drink your water: If you have a binge all day - this is especially important. Drinking water is going to keep you hydrated and your metabolism going!. It'll flush and help you digest all the bad choices you made throughout the day!
4. No Excuses, Get Moving: Exercising is awful after making bad food choices. You feel sluggish and don't have much energy, but getting that workout in is crucial! Get up and get your mind in the right place by doing a killer cardio sweat session! The psychological effects are sometimes more important than the physical effects.
5. Curb your morning carbs: If you binged the night before, try eliminating your carbs at breakfast. This gives your body some time to use up what it has stored rather than overloading your system with more. Stick with eggs, veggies and healthy fats like avocado and skip the cereal!!!
6. Don't give in: I know that binging can become a vicious habit and it takes some will power to overcome those emotional moments where you want to eat. But just because you had a bad meal or a bad day doesn't mean that YOU are a lost cause. You just pick yourself back up, you look at the positive, you learn from the situation and you keep moving forward. That is the best that you can do!!
If you are interested in starting your fitness journey in the new year and staying accountable, I'm hosting a New Year New You group for 21 days to help us all start the New Year on a great note with learning good habits! It starts on the 4th of January. For the details complete the application here:
https://slimmerkimberc.wufoo.com/forms/kimbers-online-accountability-group-application/
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