The end of Summer is fast approaching – and also our summer indulgences. Be honest – did you indulge this summer – a little more ice cream – a yummy slice of pie with that picnic potluck? Summer has become a big CELEBRATION time for many – It’s SUMMER, right?
I just returned from visiting my daughter in Boston and while I was there, my sweet daughter went out of her way to find us healthy food options, that’s love if I do say so myself! Boston is known for its fresh seafood and I did indulge in some delicious scallops here and there. So, for the most part, I was able to stay on track healthwise.
There’s absolutely no shame if you indulged a bit on your vacation, but now that you are back – its time to reset and get back to a good healthy routine.
Here are my favorite tricks to getting back on the bandwagon when I fall off:
- Start your day with warm Lemon water with a dash of Turmeric. This will help with any inflammation and reduce the belly bloat
- Get some GREENS. If you like smoothies or juices – go for the green kind. Salads. Veggies. Whatever you can get your green hands on. The goal here is to kick some of those sugar cravings you might be experiencing.
- No ALCOHOL. Put the fruity drinks with the cute umbrellas down. Alcohol is loaded with carbs and calories. Clearing your system of alcohol is a quick way to reduce the inflammation and puffiness.
- Exercise. This might seem like a no-brainer, but exercise during summer vacation (unless you are a hiking enthusiast) seems to get put to the wayside. Start by walking or if you belong to a gym, take a class. The key here is to just START.
For those of you who did the summer detox program with me – I have a longer program perfect for resetting after your summer. I call it my 14-Day Slimdown program. This program, while only a short commitment in time will have a dramatic effect on your health. This program is self-guided and will provide all the tools and resources to jumpstart you into a healthful lifestyle!
To your Health,
Patti
