A few tips to get back to business as if nothing happened.
Christmas is over. Surely you were spoiled and spent time with your loved ones. You probably also ate a lot. Probably too much – Christmas often resembles The Big Feast, that movie where Marcello Mastroianni and his friends eat themselves to death. It’s time to get back on track. Copious Christmas meals, always accompanied by a gracious side of drinks, often drag on: oysters, smokes salmon, foie gras, then capon, leave your body struggling due to the excess food (and drinks). The next day, so, today, is at great risk of being spent at home, trying to digest. Fortunately, a few quick actions are all you need to have a better day. Note that these can be applied any time after the holidays. You’ll never be caught off guard again.
Keep hydrated
The day after Christmas doesn’t necessarily mean a hangover, but the same rules apply. Drinking large quantities of water over the next few days will rehydrate your body. Water rich in magnesium will also help you avoid digestive problems.
Don’t neglect breakfast
After a glass of water with the juice of half of a lemon, which will purify the body thanks to its diuretic effect, stimulate the digestive system, and give you better breath (this is always a useful plus), serve yourself some breakfast, even if it’s something light. Oatmeal with some fruit will help you get back on track. Enjoy a cup of tea with your breakfast, which will help your body cleansing. Avoid the temptation to skip meals.
Get in some exercise
The cold and overeating don’t have to stop you, of course, we’re not talking about going on a 15-kilometer run. Simply get yourself ready for a quick workout session, maybe even a short and effective 7-minute workout. In 7 minutes, you will get the workout and energy boost you need to get back in the saddle. Keep this going for a few days to get back into shape, as if the holiday season never happened.
Take care of your face
As you know, eating too much of greasy foods can take a toll on your skin. You will need to take extra care of it to avoid spending New Year’s Eve treating breakouts. Cleanse and moisturise your skin as usual. Also, take advantage of the time you have, to do a face mask. You will purify your skin and leave it flawless. You’ll feel like a new man.
Avoid chocolates
Yes, there are many boxes of chocolates still lying around your house, the remnants of hearty desserts. Do not even look at them. They will only cause harm and delay your digestion.
Refuse leftovers
Similarly, if someone offers to serve you stuffed capon, leftover foie gras, or any other dish that was left in the kitchen as a result of full bellies and a lack of appetite of their guests, don’t take them up on it: you have to know when to say stop. Quite simply, it is not up to you to pay the consequences of having done too much.
Focus on vitamins and fibre
Eat light – that should go without saying. But above all, eat well: products rich in vitamins and fibre will help your body get back into the swing of things after indulging in excess. Beans, peas and leeks are particularly beneficial, the same goes for apples and lean fish.
Grant yourself some well-deserved rest
After two days of overindulgence, you’ve earned some rest. Take a nap. Dive into the books you received from beneath your Christmas tree. Do nothing in particular and wait for it to pass. Everything will be better soon. You’re ready to forget about the hassle of heavy meals. On the other hand, it’s useless to say that you won’t be tempted again – everyone knows that that’s a lie. Happy Holidays!