Now that the holidays are over and we're all back in our regular routines, you may be taking stock of the celebrating you did over the past month or so. And you might be thinking, detox! I think this is the reason we all make our resolutions on New Year's Day - because we tend to let things slide during the holidays at the end of the year.
Here's a few suggestions for ways to get yourself back on track in the post-holiday haze of over-indulging regret.
1. Probiotics - A good way to undo some of the damage done over the holidays is to revitalize your inner ecosystem. A vibrant and healthy gut leads to a vibrant and healthy you. Probiotic foods or supplements help curb cravings for sugar that may be cropping up again if you indulged too much during the holidays and they'll boost your immunity and aid your digestion to boot.
2. Eliminate Processed Foods - This is where most people have a lot of trouble. It's difficult to make the transition to whole foods when you're used to just grabbing something ready-made, and chances are you were reaching for more of this than you normally would over the holidays. But the fact is those processed foods are not contributing to your health in any positive way. Get back on the wagon of eating whole unprocessed foods today - the sooner you get back into the habit, the easier it will be. Try investing in a slow cooker - you can throw in a bunch of ingredients, cook it over night and have your lunch or dinner all ready for you when you need it.
3. Learn Some New Recipes - One way to turn your eating around is to try making healthy eating fun. And what's more fun then trying something new, learning a new skill or eating foods you've never tried before? Thatsfit.ca is a good place to start for holistic recipes, but there are literally thousands of holistic, real food recipes out there on the web. Just google it!
4. Replace a Meal With a Smoothie - This one comes from Kevin Gianni from the Renegade Health Show. Throwing whole fruits and veggies with a few supplements into a blender is how I start every day and it's a great way to make sure you're at least starting your day with healthy whole foods. Experiment with different recipes or combinations to find one that tastes great so that you're more likely to stick with it (there's only so many non-tasty breakfasts that you can eat before you throw the whole idea out the window).
5. Physical Activity - Probably at least half of you out there have made a resolution to be more active this year, whether it be spending more time at the gym, picking up jogging or just doing everything possible to lose that extra 10 pounds. But the experts tell us that unless you enjoy the physical activity you're doing, the chances of you sticking with it are slim to none. So rather than hitting the pavement by sheer force of will, why not resolve to find a physical activity that you enjoy? Maybe you need to have a sense of competition to get you off your butt. Maybe you need to incorporate music or audio books into your jog. Whatever motivates you, make sure you're actually looking forward to your activity. This will up the staying power of that resolution.
Looking for more detox ideas? Check out these posts from That'sFit.ca:
Liver Detox Salad Recipe: Quick and Delicious!
Is Detoxing Necessary? Time to Clean Your Liver
Detoxification to Lose Weight Fast
10 Ways to Detoxify Your Life, Your House and Yourself
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