Post-Holiday Reboot: How To Get Back On Track

Did you go overboard on the Easter long weekend? You’re not alone. Four days of freedom can turn into four days of feasting before we know it! And if you’re on a weight loss journey, it could throw a spanner into the works. So, how do we get ourselves back on track after the long weekend?

Don’t waste any time getting back into good habits. Another couple of days can and will matter in terms of your weight loss goals. Reassess your goals and make sure they’re attainable. It can be daunting to jump right back into dieting after a holiday but the longer you love it, the harder it’ll become. 

Map out a plan for what you’ll be eating throughout the week and focus on portion control. Even if you’re eating all the right foods, you could still be eating too much and that could derail your progress. Knowing what you’ll be eating in the coming days will also help you to avoid the dreaded impulse eating!

Up your fitness routine! If you walk for 20 minutes every day, up it to 30. If you typically engage in low impact exercises, get your heart rate even higher and try some higher impact exercises like jumping jacks or knee-highs — you’ll burn more calories than you would doing low impact exercises.

Sleeping is integral to a weight loss journey. Your heart needs adequate sleep in order to stay healthy and often times holidays mean late nights. Get your sleep schedule back to normal as quickly as possible and your body will thank you for it.