If you’ve eaten way too much over the Christmas break; all is not lost. Here’s how to get back on track over the next few days:
Snack smart. Don’t starve yourself over the next few days, but don’t dive into the left over Christmas nibblys either. If a craving hits, go for snacks that balance protein, fat, and carbs—like whole-grain crackers with peanut butter or a piece of fruit and a couple of nuts.
Distract yourself. If you do start eyeing up all the leftovers in fridge, call a friend or take a walk. By the time you’re finished, the urge should be gone. Cravings can last from 4 to 12 minutes!
Lay off the booze. Alcohol contain heaps of kilojoules—and also lowers your willpower. (So a midnight trip to the fridge for some leftover mashed potatos and gravy starts to seem like a great idea.) At least over the next few days, drink sparkling water with lime instead.
Get moving. It sounds simple, but if you ate too much, you’ll want to burn some of it off. Try to get out and about for a walk or a run to burn off those extra kilojoules a day over the next two days.
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That was helpful(:
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If people wouldn’t use the holidays as an excuse to pig out, there would be no need to “get back on track”. Also, if you are serious about losing weight and getting in shape, the holidays aren’t a good excuse to stop exercising. If you live in the US there is always a holiday involving food around the corner.
dahlia / 2012 posts
Shouldn’t this be on Healthkicker?
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I look inside my fridge and while I might be hungry, I’m so overwhelmed by “what to eat?!”so I just stand there looking and looking inside wanting to figure out something to eat! And while I really don’t want anything super heavy, I can’t help but think that if I don’t eat it, it’ll go bad. I don’t want it to go bad!! But I have no clue what to do!!
Plus there’s the whole 10″ pie and 3 quarts of ice cream… it’s horrible!!
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That chicken looks really fake..
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I don’t get why people want to eat when drinking, food is the last thing I feel like when I’m having alcohol ^^
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Ooooooooooooooops! Maybe next year!
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thanks for the tip! i can’t wait until the holidays are over so i can get back on track.
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I HATE HOLIDAY WEIGHT
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gah
i rly need to cut back after xmas pig out!!! lol
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Makes me want a Cornish Game hen…
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This post was basically common sense…?
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@wingedferret@xanga - It’s a goose.
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I have until Sunday before my vac. actually ends
One more day of EATING:)
and no, I’m not overweight
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I actually somewhat got on track this holiday. I’m proud of myself, haha.
daisy / 512 posts
I actually eat healthier over the holidays, I am not looking forward to getting “back on track” with my college diet… I actually lost a ton of weight over the holidays (even though all I’ve done is eat and not exercise). My pants keep falling off now.
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@Erika_Steele@xanga - “If you live in the US there is always a holiday involving food around the corner.” <—-I know, isn’t it wonderful? hehe
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@Erika_Steele@xanga - amen. I feel the sammmee way abt this. Being healthy and maintaining a good body weight is an entire lifestyle change. It shouldnt change around the holidays.
people need to learn moderation and there wont be pigging out and then getting back on track….
weight loss and maintainence is a constant journey not a destination.
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@JoeytheGenie@xanga - i always see your comments and Ive always wanted to comment back but I hold myself back cause I dont want to sound like a bitch. But I need to say something…lol. sorry if I sound like a bitch but Im just stating the truth.
Every comment you seem to leave, to me, consist of bragging about how youre athletic, skinny or a runner…blahblahblah.
yeah i get its your comment and if I dont like it…then I shouldnt read it. But it just irks me. We get it.Youre naturally thin and you run. move on. comment without it revolving around your thinness.
ok. thats all.
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@sexncookies@xanga - I guess I just don’t see it that way. When you’re really into a sport it’s like your married to it and your world revolves around it. Because I’m aiming to be in the top for one of the distances I do my life revolves around it – I do it without realizing it. The fact I like to ramble doesn’t help…see yeah I’m doing it again. arg. I guess what I’m trying to say is that when a single girl gets a guy they can’t help but bring him into the conversation and I’m the same with my sport…believe me I’m not bragging I’m just a rambler…and I’m actually not that thin – I’m only better now b/c of the lifestyle I have adopted….
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huzzah.