The SuperBowl has somehow become a national holiday. I am surprised that the next day govt businesses, schools, banks and the like are not closed in order for us all to recover. Whether you actually watch the game, just enjoy the commercials or eat the food at a party, even if you are not a football fan, somehow we all get caught up in the game.
So, while you had great intentions not to overeat, and you exercised during the day and even prepared some healthy snack, somehow the guacamole and chips and spicy wings didn’t get past you. Now what? What do you do to recover from the food coma that you may have experienced last nite?
Don’t beat yourself up! Take a step outside of yourself. Self-loathing isn’t helpful it only hurts you more. Do not punish yourself. This binge was only a blip on your radar of life. Be compassionate towards yourself. You are human.
Get moving. Light exercise the next day is the way to go. And then ease back into your normal workout routine.
Drink water, seltzer or tea. This will help to debloat and allow your body to detox by flushing out your system.
Plan your next healthy meal. A typical reaction may be to think you never want to eat again. But, this is pretty unrealistic. So, even if you’re not hungry, simply planning your next meal is a powerful act of self-care that can remind you that food is not your enemy.
But most of all, be kind to yourself. How could we not have moments of indulgence with food. We are living in a world of never ending images of decadent foods and sometimes it is just hard to resist. But, getting back on that healthy-eating train can be as easy as brushing your teeth. You just have to do it. And you can!