Sweat365 » Overindulging? - 5 Tips For Getting Back On Track
Post by:Lisa Sabin
Sunday, June 1st, 2008 at 10:57 am | 3 Comments
Almost everyone overindulges at one point or another. Vacations and parties are part of life. There will always be social occasions where we find ourselves falling off the wagon, eating too many chips and drinking a little more than usual. A Sweat365 member recently commented, after returning from France, “I’ve gained 3.5 lbs, but it was worth every croissant!” Enjoying food and wine is part of experiencing life. Restricting yourself takes away from the full experience.
We all want to be healthy and feel good about ourselves. We want to fit into our clothes and be content with our bodies. Balance is the key. You can be social and partake in festivities without ruining your training.
Restaurants portions are not only huge, they contain way too much salt and butter. The extra sodium will cause your body to hold fluid, leaving you feeling puffy and bloated. Overindulging can sometimes lead to falling off your training program. How can you turn the situation around and get back on track? Every day is a new day to re-start and focus on being healthy.
5 Tips For Getting Back On Track:
1. Throw Out The Scales - Don’t constantly weigh yourself. Weight fluctuates depending on hydration etc.
2. Wear Clothes That Fit - Don’t try to fit into your skinny jeans after a week in Mexico. You’ll be disappointed if they are snug.
3. Go To The Gym - Get back into your fitness routine. Consistent exercise is part of a balanced healthy life. Get moving!
4. Eat Healthy - Don’t skip meals or starve yourself to make up for overeating. Be sensible and take care of yourself.
5. Drink Lots Of Water - Drink at least six 8 OZ glasses per day, more if you are active. Water will help return your body to balance. You will know you’re hydrated when your urine is pale.
There are times when we feel a little out of balance and need to get back in sync. Nurturing yourself by eating healthy, and exercising regularly will help you get back on track. We all occasionally fall off the wagon. The trick is to get back to your normal routine as quickly as possible.
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Overindulging? - 5 Tips For Getting Back On Track
June 1st, 2008 11:20 am
Lisa Sabin’s - Running And Being » Overindulging? - 5 Tips To Get Back On Track » Sweat365 » Fitness Community says:
[...] Almost everyone overindulges at one point or another. Vacations and parties are part of life. There will always be social occasions where we find ourselves falling off the wagon, eating too many chips and drinking a little more than usual. A Sweat365 member recently commented, after returning from France, “I’ve gained 3.5 lbs, but it was worth every croissant!” Enjoying food and wine is part of experiencing life….. [...]
June 4th, 2008 8:20 pm
xr4000 says:
Great post Lisa. I might have drank too much for the next two days after my marathon. And now that I am a little bit older the recovery time is about two days to be normal. With the goals that I have set for myself I cannot afford that much time so I have made a commitment to myself not to drink at all AT LEAST until my next event which is in November. And I am getting right back into the gym tomorrow. Thanks.
June 5th, 2008 2:56 pm
gruntshit11b30 says:
awesome post i have definitely overindulged the last 4 days and it showed today!