How to Get Back on Track After Thanksgiving

I hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving and kick-off to the holiday season! You might be feeling a little “blahh” after the big meal, or maybe the whole weekend. It’s OKAY. You are human. We spent a week in Germany over Thanksgiving and let me tell you…. there was NO shortage of good food, beer or gluhwein (German hot wine you drink at the markets).

The tips I’m sharing today are tips that I have to remind myself of, too.

The “old me” would’ve beat myself up, tried to burn off the calories, done some crazy detox or cleanse to get “back on track.” Not any more.

You and me… we’re too smart to fall for those diet traps now.

Here are 6 things for how to get back on track after Thanksgiving to do every day to keep your body healthy during the holiday season.

Move your body every day.
Don’t try to kill yourself with burning off the calories, don’t try to workout to burn off a meal or to “earn” a meal. Sweating allows your body to naturally detoxify, movement helps your lymph system drain out more of the “gunk,” and helps keep you mentally sane.
Poop daily.
Not going #2 every day? That’s not good. Increase your fiber intake naturally (along with water), try adding in some raw veggies, nuts, seeds, etc. Not enough? Magnesium citrate is great to get things moving. I also resumed my regular routine of using my Castor Oil pack as soon as I got home from our trip.
Drink water like a boss.
Don’t like it plain? Add lemon, electrolytes, or try some herbs like mint mixed with cucumbers! My go-to electrolytes are either jigsaw adrenal cocktail or Metagenics Endura. I add electrolytes to at least one of my bottles of water every day.
When you can, slow down.
The next few weeks for most people are extra busy and extra stressful. But in those moments when you can… actually slow down. Eat slower, actually chew your food, sit without your phone and distractions… It literally helps you digest your food better, meaning you can do #2 ^^ better as well.
Eat more veggies.
In a perfect world I’d say, “eat veggies at every meal, or aim for 5 servings of veggies per day.” Well… we’re not perfect and neither am I. Occasionally, I will do a smoothie, juice or greens powder. What’s more practical for me is to make sure I have fresh veggies always chopped and stocked in the fridge for lunch and snacking, and to always eat at least 2 servings of a veggie (usually cooked) at dinner.
Protect your mental state.
I’m not sure what this means for you, but for me, this might be the most important part. My anxiety has been ultra high lately, so I am working hard to protect my sanity as we move into December. I’ve recently increased my GABA & L-theanine supplements, melatonin at night for quality sleep, cutting down on caffeine, increasing yoga and gentle workouts, and making sure to do all the things above which help with anxiety. Maybe it means saying “no” to doing anything else, asking for help, paying someone to do the gift-wrapping, etc… I’m not sure what YOU need… but please, make sure to do it!