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A super busy weekend might have you feeling out of your element, so instead of falling into a less than healthy loop of trying to “make up” for all you ate, there are two great options: move on OR learn from it!
5 Step Action Plan
1. Reflect.
Although we often look at it as the the end of the world, anxiety over choices is actually a blessing in disguise, I promise! Itâ€
Here’s a few question you can think about:
- Did you sit down for meals or snack all weekend?
- Did you have any social anxieties that triggered you to turn to food more?
- Did you truly overeat or maybe just eat food that left your body feeling a bit of out of whack?
2. Let it go.
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3. Don†t wait to let it go.
The worst thing you can do is let a day turn into an weekend, or a weekend turn into a food anxiety filled week. Ditch the thought to “restrict now to make up for the past” mentality and use your next meal as an opportunity to nourish your body.
4. Move your body.
But ONLY in a self-love sort of way, not in a punitive manner. Your goal is NOT to run off the wine you enjoyed or burn off the cheesecake you enjoyed. Moving your body helps you simply reconnect with your body so you can hear those hunger and fullness cues again. If it feels good to hit some speed or hills, awesome. If it was a rest or recovery day, honor your body’s need for that too.
5. Celebrate.
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Quick Summary?
What good is beating yourself up over poor food choices going to do? Nothing but make you wallow, which would probably lead to more bad food choices out of self pity. A little tough love but it’s absolutely true! Instead: reflect, learn, get over it, and move on.
Here’s what I’d love to hear! Share below HOW you’ve indulged! Not in the food choices but in life! What overflowed your bucket it was so awesome?
Happy Eating and Running!