Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it’s time to fix up the damage caused by the giant meal we all ate this past Thursday. Maybe you scarfed down a little
too much pumpkin pie or sweet potato casserole and you may feel as though spending the rest of your days in a pair of sweatpants is a solid life plan. While life in elastic pants may sound cushy at first, after further assessing the caloric damage of your binge, the fantasy may fizzle as horror and panic take over. Don’t fret! Most likely, the temporary weight gain and bloat brought on by the holiday will not be permanent. Here are some ways to feel better after the Thanksgiving dinner binge! Chair massage can aid with relaxation upon entering BACK into the office.
First and foremost, forgive yourself. It’s okay to overdo it at Thanksgiving; it’s a holiday centered around a great meal and it’s only natural to want to stuff your face with all the yummy food you made. So if you’re feeling fat, bloated, and mad at yourself for overdoing it, stop worrying about it! Dwelling on your binge will only make you more upset, which could lead to emotional bouts of overeating down the road. Generally, a big holiday binge will only set you back in your wellness regime for a day or two, so keep going; you’ve still got this.
Drinking water is good for you no matter what, but it is crucial to drink after eating a large meal. Staying hydrated can aid in binge recovery by aiding digestion and fighting gas-induced bloat. Staying hydrated supports healthy metabolism and satiety, making recovery more manageable for the body. Drinking lots of water will help flush out any excess salt that’s making you bloated and paunchy.
Getting seven to nine hours of sleep is one of the best things you can do to get back on track after a binge because it may make it easier to turn down fatty foods the next day. Studies have shown that those who get enough sleep not only take in fewer calories but fewer calories from carbs and fat than their sleep-deprived counterparts.
Exercising after a binge often fuels the guilt and shame about overeating at Thanksgiving dinner. Plus, it’s not realistic or effective to chase every calorie with exercise. Even so, breaking a sweat the day or so after the holiday can help deliver oxygen to the digestive tract which keeps food moving through smoothly and can help people feel better.
There is absolutely no need to put yourself through a full-blown cleanse post-binge, but eating “clean” whole foods will make you feel refreshed and put you back in the right frame of mind to reach your wellness goals. Meals rich in protein, fiber-filled carbs, and fat are ideal.
While you’re thinking about reaching your wellness goals, why not try another form of wellness following COVID?
On-site chair massage is a great way to relieve stress and get your blood flowing after the stressful day of cooking and cleaning for the family as well as the days following getting back into your regime.
Our clients say it best! A Corporate Massage Kneads’ client from Baltimore, Maryland sent us this testimonial (pre-COVID.)
“WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE! “Janet, I cannot say enough how great our experience with Corporate Massage Kneads was. The Online Scheduler ran smoothly and was very easy to work. Karen was fantastic and I already have people asking when she is coming back.”
Corporate Massage Kneads is Maryland’s premier onsite chair massage company since 2006. We provide many varieties of massage and wellness programs that can fit whatever particular “kneads” you have!
If on-site corporate chair massage sounds like a program that can be incorporated into your business, call CEO Janet Constantino at 410-989-3577.
