My apologies for being a bit MIA in the blog world the past week. Thank you notes took over my life, but thankfully they are all done! It’s a huge weight off my shoulders. Phew!
If you were rooting for the Broncos, I don’t need to tell you what a disappointment Sunday was. I ended up bored by third quarter and spent more time on Twitter reading comments about the commercials. It was way more entertaining.
The other downside to Sunday? I overdid it slightly on delicious, but not nutritious eats. There were Cheetos (a family tradition), puff pastries (I made them myself!),
and homemade pizza.
Since my regular diet doesn’t include many starchy foods (pasta, potatoes, rice, processed stuff), I woke up Monday a bit off kilter and not feeling 100%.
When days/nights like Super Bowl Sunday happen, it’s comforting to know that not all is lost. I usually abide by these 7 things for the next 2-3 days to get back on track and feel normal:
1. Don’t skip breakfast. Even if you’re still feeling full from the day before, get something, however small, in your belly. A yogurt with granola and fruit, an egg with spinach, a fruit salad, something. Your metabolism needs to be jump started.
2. Chug water. Water will flush your system and help to “reset” your body. Aim for half your body weight in ounces. (I weight 160, so I would need 80 ounces.) If you’re not a fan of plain water, try these Easy Infused Water Recipes.
3. Eat regularly timed meals. Don’t let your body go into uh-oh mode so it holds onto fat. Like breakfast, even if it’s something small, make sure you’re getting a snack or two throughout the day, lunch, and dinner.
4. Load up on the veggies. When you’re eating those meals, make sure they are heavy on the vegetable side. All the nutrients is like giving your belly a back rub. It’ll feel oh so much better.
5. Hit the gym. Make sure you fit in a heart-pumping sweat fest. Hoping on a cardio machine for an hour is not what I mean. Try a HIT workout, a plyometric workout, or a heavy lift (if you’re into that). Here are two suggestions:
6. Get rid of the junk. Have any leftovers from your indulgence? Get rid of them. Throw them out, put them in the break room at work, just get rid of them so you’re not continuing to eat them.
7. Sleep. Get enough shut eye so your body has time to put your day’s hard work into action. 8-10 hours is ideal.
These 7 rules of thumb are really things we all should do everyday, but there are especially important after a night of too much food and fun.
RQ: Do you ever overindulge? What was your favorite Super Bowl commercial?
I’m Brooke Selb, a Personal Trainer and Health Coach specializing in helping busy moms and moms to be to easily juggle mom life with family friendly recipes, and easy exercise routines to help you achieve your fitness goals that fit in with your already busy life with sound nutritional advice.
Good advice! I felt pretty bloated yesterday, though overall OK. I went for a nice easy run after work and then felt much better. I went to a friend’s party hungry at the beginning of the game and by the middle of the first quarter, I was full. I snacked here and there but did not feel like I overdid it too badly. Gotta love the Super Bowl!
It’s amazing what a run can do for you. Sounds like you had a great Super Bowl!
This is all great advice! I’m gonna have to pin those workouts… They’d be great “stuck at the in-laws’ and can’t run outside” workouts!
They are really good for anywhere. I like doing them on vacations or for those freezing weather days.
We didn’t go overboard on snacks Sunday night – but I have definitely had other times where I overindulged!!
I wasn’t overly impressed with the commercials but I liked the Doritos time machine one and the 2 part Budweiser one with the limo.
Those were two of my favorites as well! I also really liked the Full House one since I grew up on that show!
Great post!!! Very informative!