Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving are just some of the occasions when taking a break can lead to some unique visionsbut Australian bodybuilder and transformation coach Anna McManamey-Cashion isn’t about pointing fingers. Instead, she has three simple tips for getting back to your fitness goals, and guilt isn’t one of them.
Most personal trainers get it. You work hard and don’t get enough time to socialize with friends and family. So when the excuse comes to release, it can often be too much time. Fortunately, all is not lost. “Here’s how to get your mind and body back after a few too many treats,” advised the body coach. “First, stop feeling guilty. You can’t undo what’s already been done, so don’t waste energy dwelling on it. Focus on how the break benefited you. Like sharing great memories or summarizing your workouts for the week. Then, move on.”
Post Binge Body Reset Tips Anna McManamey-Cashion
Drink plenty of water
If you’ve been drinking too much beer or treating yourself to sugar-laden drinks, now’s the time to swap them for water. “It helps restore digestion and relieves fluid retention caused by excess sodium and carbohydrate intake,” said the bodybuilder.
In fact, water is not only great for the body, but it improves brain efficiency and helps flush out toxins while absorbing nutrients. If your body feels sluggish, avoid dehydration and drink about eight glasses of water a day, that’s 2.7 liters. For those who are more active, increase water intake further to replace fluids lost through sweat.
Do some exercise
Now that you’ve cut out those sugary drinks and avoided alcohol, there’s a great natural way to keep your spirits up. “Strong exercise boosts endorphins, stimulates digestion and helps your body burn excess calories for energy, rather than storing them as fat,” explained the Australian.
Be friendly
Overeating can often mean overloading your body with processed foods and additives that can harm your gut health. “Fill your plate with plenty healthy foods for the gut such as kimchi, cabbage and spinach. And avoid inflammatory foods like gluten, dairy, refined sugars and alcohol,” the trainer said.
So there’s no need to beat yourself up after a great break, but coach McManamy-Cashion that you should get back on track as soon as possible to minimize any damage done. However, she is adamantly against going to extremes like skipping meals. “Put the pill behind you and get back to your normal eating routine as soon as possible”
concludes the trainer. And if your “normal” eating routine doesn’t include any of the above tips, now is the time to put them into practice!
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