Between the holiday season – Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year – gastronomic onslaught as well as overindulgences in sugary, fatty, and bloat-inducing foods are common. Therefore, starting from the last Thursday of November through the first day of the New Year you may allow yourself to step out on your everyday diet. To recover from holiday over-eating you need to take some steps. If you fill your span with lots of irresistible food, it may take a toll in the form of some common digestive complaints such as:
- constipation,
- diarrhea,
- stomach ache,
- gas,
- heartburn,
- bloating,
- indigestion.
There is no silver bullet to recover quickly from holiday over-eating. To help get your system feeling better and bring yourself back on track afterward, follow these below-mentioned small and manageable changes.
#1 Get into a regular eating pattern
Not surprisingly, regularly eating a balanced, varied diet is the most important thing.
Getting the right amount of nutrients in accordance with your own schedule will keep you healthy and away from sickness. Try to eat at regular intervals and 3-5 times per day.
#2 Stick with healthy food
During holidays, you may get overindulge by excessing carbohydrates, salt, sugar, and fatty food. Thus eating normally after a holiday big binge is challenging.
Counterbalance all the indulgence with healthy foods such as apples, berries, green leafy veggies, legumes, etc. These foods are rich in protein that has been shown to reduce inflammation and lower cholesterol. Some heart-healthy fat foods such as oils, nuts, and avocados as well as whole grains will help you to indulge in all of the holiday’s glories guilt-free.
#3 Manage stress and anxiety
As the previous 2020 has been a rough year, getting bogged down with stress and anxiety is more than possible. Some reasons for being stress are feelings of loneliness and isolation, financial burdens, and family relationship problems. Give your nerve system a helping hand and avoid the discomfort.
#4 Fit in fitness
To improve your cholesterol levels and insulin sensitivity, it’s essential to keep regular workouts. Training will help you to feel slimmer, rev your metabolism, and return back to normal caloric intake. Try not to skip your workouts whether it’s held in a gym or at home. Exercise within your limits and don’t forget to take care of your body rest.
#5 Drink plenty of water
Not only during workout intervals but also in daily life water can keep excess calories off of your holiday plate. Besides, it would be a major blow to your recovery goals as water plays a vital role in proper digestion. In addition, it helps the body achieve homeostasis.
#6 Have a good rest and sleep tight
Slacking on tight sleep will boost your energy levels. During the sleeping time, your body and mind rest so that they can run properly at wake up time. Consequently, it cleans away unhealthy throwaways from your brain and regulates emotional balance. Hit the sack early and have a good night’s sleep.
If you are overindulged during and after the holiday season, don’t fret. Tackle the rest of the after-holiday recovering period mindfully taking the above-mentioned steps.
