5 Tips for Recovering from Your 4th

We all love a good barbecue and the other festivities that accompany the 4^th of July—but if you went a little too big this weekend, it’s time to get back on track and undo some of the damage. Whether you were dieting and working with appetite-suppressing weight loss products up until this weekend or are just getting started now, below are some fail-proof tips for moving forward with your weight loss and fitness goals.

Get back to your normal routine. A holiday weekend throws your timeline off track, so get back to your normal eating and fitness routine as soon as possible. Eat small meals at the times of day you usually do and incorporate some healthy snacks throughout the day. Head back to the gym, jogging path or exercise class as soon as you can.

Up your protein intake. Now is the best time to strive for a high protein diet that’s low in carbohydrates. Aim to consume between 20 and 30 grams of lean protein at each meal to help lose some of the water you may be retaining and stave off those cravings for unhealthy, refined carbs.

Snack healthy. Snack on some fruits and veggies to help flush your body and compensate for some of the fattening, processed foods you indulged in over the weekend. Reach for low-fat Greek yogurt with berries and appetite-suppressing weight loss products when you feel those hunger pangs coming on.

De-bloat. You may be feeling extra bloated in response to the heat, dehydration, caffeinated sodas, alcoholic beverages and high sodium foods that were prevalent throughout the weekend. Drink extra water this week to help flush the toxins and excess sodium from your system.

Stay positive. Avoid the scale for a few days and instead focus on healthy habits. The worst thing you can do is think, “I blew it, so it doesn’t matter what I do now.” Put it in the past and move forward. Stay positive and focused on your goals.

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