Recover From a Splurge

I can’t believe I ate that much…

The damage is done… there was a big event and you ate way too much of junk. Now you feel guilty.

First and foremost, don’t beat yourself up. It was one day, you did not destroy your diet, it  does not mean you might as well blow the whole week. Every once and a while there is a time where you might eat yourself silly. If not, that’s awesome, keep up the good work!

The danger with a massive splurge is that you have literally stretched the size of your stomach. Meaning, for your next meal you may continue to eat more than you typically would. Resulting in possible slower metabolism and possible weight gain.

Here are some tips for the next few days…

1. Plan your meals: Planning your meals ahead of time sets the pace for your day. You are able to control what your metabolism is doing by having more smaller meals (I typically go 5-6 meals a day) and it simultaneously shrinks the size of your stomach. Meaning you are satisfied more quickly.

2. Set yourself up for success: If you have “munch” leftovers from a party that are not good for you or you have too much of one item… throw them out or give them away. Getting it out of the house removes temptation and the longevity of unhealthy eating. It also removes the guilt factor of “I have to eat this before it goes bad” which tends to make you eat more than you should.
Ps. the freezer can be your best friend for saving it for later.

3. Mini-Cleanse: Some folks love to go for the cleanses. Make sure to do the research first. I cannot stress the importance of that enough… the risks of a bad cleanse can be slow metabolism, massive weight gain afterwards, an unrealistic look at how to lose weight, and a lot frustration. Suggestion, go for the cleanses that allow you to eat at a level that supports your metabolism and does not deprive you of nutrients. Not eating is not an option. Typically the safer more successful cleanses are focused lower gluten-carbs, small amounts of protein(but still have some), and consistent eating of fruits and veggies. Find out more about my personal favorite, 3 Day Shakeology Cleanse or if you are going for massive results The Ultimate Reset!