So, you've gone on a holiday bender. First, let's talk about what that means. The dictionary's definition is"a spree, especially a drinking spree." Urban Dictionary'sdefinition is "the status of being 'bent' (intoxicated from alcohol) for more than a day. Usually results in loss of memory, money, strange tattoos, and other things you'll have a hell of a time explaining." My definition is "a free-for-all week or string of days when you throw your best intentions for food and alcohol out the window and indulge like there is no tomorrow." When I worked in finance, my colleague and I would joke about our "holiday benders." We'd try to be really good the first two weeks of December. Then, after a string of weekend Christmas parties, our team off-site wine tasting, holiday happy hours with clients and then our firm holiday party on a Monday night, we'd commiserate about the number of nights we'd been out drinking way more than normallyand eating too many pigs in a blanket to count. The thing is, it's easier to keep going than to call it quits. When we're tired, deeply fatigued and feeling bloated and alcohol-infused, it's a quicker fix to keep drinking, eating dense and caloric foods and numbing out how we really feel than make a change.
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This is where most people get in trouble during the holiday season. So, how can you break the cycle? Read on for an easy-to-follow timeline and tips to get back on track within 48 hours to glow at your next holiday engagement. I like to tell my clients and friends that with the right "feel better fast" steps and routine, you can truly feel back to normal with a day and a half. Think you can do it? Yes, you can. Here's a sample timeline to follow, so just adjust your days of the week accordingly:
Monday Night You may feel like crap. Use the night at home to make a plan for the next 48 hours. It's extra-inspiring to set healthy intentions when you're feeling your worst. It's all about motivation. - Plan three workouts you can do within two days, ideally three workouts in 30 hours. - Plan your nutrition strategy. Either take a mini-trip to the grocery store or visualize where you will get your meals on-the-go and what you will order. - Chug water. - Take probiotics if you have them. - Forgive yourself. Tomorrow is a new day. You're not a bad person, so give yourself a hug and remember you're human. - Go to bed early.
Tuesday Morning - Upon waking, drink warm water, spiked with lemon or apple cider vinegar. - Start your first workout. Get sweating. Sit in a steam room or sauna if you can, or take a hot, sweaty shower. Open those pores and get out those toxins.
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- Eat plant-based and non-inflammatory foods. Have a green smoothie for breakfast or sauted spinach and eggs. Cut the carbs and table salt. - Keep drinking loads of water and warm water with lemon slices. - For lunch, continue with the veggies, lean protein and good-for-you fats like olive oil, avocado or coconut oil. Watery vegetables like cucumber, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, spinach, asparagus and grapefruit are hydrating, slimming and act as diuretics.
Tuesday Evening - Start your second workout.Yes, it's a double, and you will survive. Sweat it out with a steam, sauna, shower and stretch. - Dinner should follow your clean and whole-food breakfast and lunch choices with low-sodium, watery veggies and lean protein as the star. - Pop some fish oil pills, more water and probiotic before bed. - Sleep.
Wednesday Morning It's a bright new day. How much more amazing do you feel? Yes, I thought so. You can thank me later. - Start your third workout. You've got this. You're feeling groovy with increased blood flow and oxygen to your cells. - Keep up with your veggies, low-carb, higher protein and water intake.
Wednesday Evening - Throw on that party dress (It fits!) and get back out there, darling. You just broke your bender, so congrats. Read more: http://elitedaily.com/life/wellness-2/holiday-bender-indulgence/1311772/ The 3-Day Guide To Breaking Your Holiday Bender Of Indulgence
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