It’s the week after the Super Bowl Sunday. We’re assuming the “game-time meal” was not part of a healthy diet. Maybe you’re still nibbling on the remnants of snacks from the big day and you realize you have been off your diet for almost a week now. It’s never too late to get back on track — and no, you haven’t undone all of your hard work in just a few days.
Get back on track today! Here’s how:
- First, cut yourself some slack. No one is perfect, and slip ups happen now and again. A positive attitude will be necessary to get yourself going again.
- Make sure you’re drinking enough water. Splurging with alcohol on the weekends dehydrates your system. Drinking eight to 10 glasses of water a day will help you feel full and help flush out extra sodium that may be causing you to feel bloated.
- Get back to your balanced diet. Make a nutritious meal plan for the next week to ensure you’re eating healthy. Scrambling for ideas or going too long without eating make it easier to reach for something unhealthy.
- Fill up on fiber. Fiber helps you feel fuller longer and helps regulates your body’s digestive system. Try adding raspberries, oatmeal, lentils or artichokes to your diet.
- Get back to the gym! Sticking to your workouts will help you stay on track with your weight. Just because you blew your diet for a few days doesn’t mean exercise had to go with it. Tack on an extra 10-15 minutes of cardio and you’ll burn an extra 50-100 calories a day.
