Like most of my posts, I am writing this one for myself.
It’s Monday afternoon of a long weekend and I am STUFFED.
I feel full, bloated and lethargic. And to be honest I am feeling a tad guilty (even though I know this makes everything worse). OMG, now I feel guilty about feeling guilty.
I’m sure you can guess why I am feeling all of these things…
I ate too much.
(that’s an understatement)
All of the food and drinks that I have consumed over the last 3 days are running through my brain.
- Chips, dips and cheeses.
- Wine.
- Scotch
- Big lunch out at a fancy restaurant. Healthy choice, but WAY more than I needed.
- Honey roasted cashews. OMG, so yummy.
- Mini meringue’s (lot’s).
- Hot chips.
- Chocolate covered pretzels (who comes up with this stuff?)
Ok I will stop there. I think you get the picture.
So, what can I do now?
(and what can you do too, if you ever find yourself in the same situation)
1) Stop beating myself up
Take some emotion out and look at only the facts. More calories went into my body than I needed. Those excess calories got converted and stored as body fat (reserve energy). If I overate by 7000 calories(quite possible), I might have gained 1kg of fat. Not that big of a deal in the long term scheme of things.
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2) Increase my water intake
I know that I have not drunk enough water over the last few days and this is an easy, simple way that I can start to feel better.
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3) Have a light nutritious dinner tonight
This soup would be ideal. However I have already planned a chicken and veggie stir-fry. I will skip the rice.
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4) Plan in a few lower calorie (yet high nutrient) meals
For the next few days or so. No crazy restriction, just a little bit lower calorie than I would normally consume.
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5) Move lots
In whatever way best fits into my routine.
IMPORTANT – – The feeling behind the action is just as important as the action itself. It should feel like a simple balancing out. If it feels like struggle, sacrifice and punishment, then don’t do it. Stick with your regular plan instead.
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6) Get back to my regular exercise plan
Even though I probably won’t feel like it tomorrow. I KNOW that I will feel great afterwards.
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7) Stay off the scales
For at least a week. They cant tell me anything I don’t already know.
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8) Go to bed early
Tonight and for the next few nights. No need to add being tired to my list of complaints. **Believe me, this one will be NO challenge for me.
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With almost 20 years experience, Chriss Tinslay is one of Australia’s leading Personal Trainers.
Chriss started her career into the fitness and personal training industry in 1994 as a receptionist at the local gym she attended and loved.
She quickly went on to become qualified and registered as a Master Trainer with Fitness Australia. Over the last 20 years Chriss has helped 1000’s of people transform their bodies and lives.
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