Got a Food Hangover? Here's How to Deal With It

Welcome to the Monday after the 4th of July.  If you're lucky, you're on vacation and you're not even reading this newsletter.  If you're not lucky, you're at work or getting back to 'real' life and you realize you ate and, probably, drank more than usual over the weekend.

It's tempting to want to go on some kind of detox program - Maybe a diet of lettuce and lemon wedges with a side of kale, but let's be real.  We still need to eat, even after we've spent an entire weekend doing that very thing.  So, how do you redeem yourself?  First, you stop the guilt.  You had a holiday, you had fun and now we can move on.

It happens, right?

 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us What's new in Exercise Welcome to the Monday after the 4th of July.  If you're lucky, you're on vacation and you're not even reading this newsletter.  If you're not lucky, you're at work or getting back to 'real' life and you realize you ate and, probably, drank more than usual over the weekend. It's tempting to want to go on some kind of detox program - Maybe a diet of lettuce and lemon wedges with a side of kale, but let's be real.  We still need to eat, even after we've spent an entire weekend doing that very thing.  So, how do you redeem yourself?  First, you stop the guilt.  You had a holiday, you had fun and now we can move on. It happens, right?   Paige Waehner Exercise Expert Bouncing Back from a Food Hangover   If you ate too much over the holiday, like I did, you may not be feeling too great about yourself.  But, it's fun to have fun sometimes, even if we overdo it and guess what?  Today is a brand new day.  Find out how to bounce back from a little too much indulgence.   READ NOW Learn How to Set Weight Loss and Fitness Goals   Whether you're a beginner or veteran exerciser, you know how important it is to set goals.  Even more important is to set realistic goals.  So, where do you start?  I've got some ideas for you.  Even if you have your goals laid out, you may find something to spark something new in your exercise life. READ NOW Is It Possible to Build Muscle and Lose Fat Simultaneously?   Have you always wondered if it's possible to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time? Now's your chance to find out if working on these goals at the same time can really work.  I did some research and I've got some ideas for you. READ NOW Burn Calories & Build Endurance With This HIIT Sprint Interval Workout   If you really want to burn some serious calories while building endurance and power, this short, efficient sprint interval workout is for you.  If you don't like sprints, then I would recommend skipping this one.  I'm just sayin'. READ NOW Featured Articles • Eggs for Weight Loss: Fact or Fiction? • Be Smart About Your Cheat Meals and Fitness Goals • 7 Awesome Strength Moves For Sculpted Arms • What You Need to Know About CPPD • Busting the 5 Biggest Preemie Myths • The Best Way to Cook Eggs in the Microwave • How to Eat Smart at a Barbeque • What You Need to Know About Lupus Advertisement About Exercise  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Exercise newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.