How to Un-Do the Over-Do: Post-Holiday Tips

So, if you are anything at all like me, you TOTALLY overdid it on the sweets and savory items this past week. And you are really starting to feel the effects, right?

Sluggish. Tired. BLOATED! Yuck! No one likes feeling that way! But, I am here to give you some helpful tips on how to un-do what you just over-did! So, without further a-do...

#1. HYDRATE. HYDRATE. HYDRATE!

This is something I could talk about ALL day! I know that most people "believe" they hydrate properly, but if you aren't drinking at least your body weight, in half, in ounces of water per day, you are MISSING out! Get on the bandwagon my friends.The days of "8 Glasses a Day" are long gone!

Take your body weight, divide it in half and that is how much water you should be getting in EVERY DAY!

If you are seriously bloated and sluggish, I recommend an additional 16 oz, at least! It will help your body rid that extra water weight! Trust me!

#2. Load up on the fruits and veggies!

Now, this seems pretty much common sense, but let me tell you, it's not. Listen, for a few days at least, you will need to cut out the yummy leftovers, the processed foods and anything that isn't a fresh fruit or vegetable.

Snacks are no longer going to be some of those pretzels or crackers with cheese! Snack on an apple with some type of nut butter (for protein) and trust me, you will THANK me for this! You're body will start going into healing and nourishing phase. This way, you will find that long-gone energy and be able to power through step #3...

#3. Get MOVING!

Move that body, my friend! Get it going!! I'm not saying you need to go run a marathon. Quite the opposite, actually. The first workout after over-indulging is always the toughest one! I get it. So the simple answer is a simple workout to get your heart rate up and get your internal body temperature up (burn some of those pesky calories!)

I suggest: PiYo, walking on an incline, jogging, plyometric workouts, etc. None of these will cause you to quit your workout 5 minutes in because they won't feel impossible!!

YOU CAN DO THIS! 

#4. Power up with a NOURISHING MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKE!!!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Shakeology, and this isn't a question to anyone! This is not your mother's protein shake. It's something all it's own!

It is an all natural, whole food, protein, energizing, meal replacement shake with all of the vitamins and nutrients your body NEEDS and CRAVES after eating such unhealthy foods for the past few days (or weeks.) It also has probiotics to keep your tummy at its optimal bacterial state for proper digestion, along with fiber to keep everything MOVING..

PLUS, the amount of recipes you can make with this amazing shake are INCREDIBLE. You can make it taste like those evil little Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Minis that you can't stop grabbing on your way to the couch or out the door.

It will crush your cravings for junk, improve your overall health and you will feel so great, you will drink it forever! AND if you become a Coach you can receive Shakeology at the price I pay! Check it out here!


#5. Think about doing a full body Refresh!

This is the end of the year and we all have wonderful resolutions for 2016 that typically include:

- Getting Healthier
- Fit into my skinny jeans
- Workout more

In order to get your body at its pique performance, I recommend the 3 Day Refresh! This is a wonderful, 3 Day program that will help you reset your internal processes and you'll probably even lose a few pounds! Check it out here under "Shop".

TIP: This is also a great way to overcome a plateau!

Let me know if this helps you!! Also, contact me for information about Shakeology, fitness programs from home and building a business as a health and fitness coach!!

Falling Off Track ...

We all know that we do this from time to time. I can't tell you how many times in the past year that I have completely fallen off track with healthy habits. Life gets in the way all too often. Work becomes more demanding, I never get time to spend with my son and I never get a chance to just BREATHE. I am sure that some of you are in the same boat. How frustrating is it, right? But how do we get back into it and keep going at it? DEDICATION and continuous MOTIVATION! I will help you in just 3, simple steps!

1.  WRITE IT DOWN! Remind yourself daily what your final goal is. Make a dream board, make it your background on your phone or computer! Put it right in front of you as often as possible! When you keep your eyes focused on the goal, your mind will stay focused, as well. I have started doing this recently and I have found it to be much easier for me to stay focused on my healthy habits goal.

2. CALL IT "ME TIME!"I love this one! We all need a little bit of this, don't we? How much of the day do you spend focusing solely on you and your goals? Probably not much, and if you're like me, its because you feel guilty for spending any of your free time focusing on yourself instead of your child, significant other, friends, etc. But remember, you need some TLC too! Without it, how can you possibly remain effective to others? You need your health and fitness, or one day you won't have time for anyone else because you HAVE to take care of yourself.

And lastly, step number 3. Now do NOT stop here, this last step is EXTREMELY important! 

3. TELL YOURSELF THAT YOU CAN!! I know that many of you, if you are anything like me, battle with negative self-talk. I am that person that looks in the mirror every day and picks apart every last part of me that could/should/would be better "if only I had..." But you know what? It is time to be DONE with that kind of thinking. We need to move past this! We are all worthy of feeling GREAT about the bodies that we own. While you are going through this lifestyle change, make this a daily goal of yours... wake up in the morning, go to the mirror and tell yourself you ARE enough, you ARE beautiful and you ARE worth the time and effort that you are putting into finding your healthy self. The more you say it, the more you believe it!

I know that this all sounds so SIMPLE and the thought must come up... "How the heck is this really supposed to help me?" But I promise, it will. You see, here is why. Your body feeds off of the information that you MIND gives it. If you are constantly feeding your body bouts of negativity, disapproval, doubt, how do you ever expect yourself to change? Today is your day to get back to your healthiest you, and it starts with you believing in YOU.

Are you with me? I sure hope so! If you have questions, comments, suggestions, please let me know. I want to be your guide, your supporter and your friend through this journey. Please SHARE, COMMENT, LIKE, etc.

Love ya!!