The NEW YEARS Recovery Plan

By Mandy Gibbons

Are you feeling "bluh"?

Did you over-do-it over the festive season with loads of snacks, high fat foods and extra calories from those party cocktails?

Then you may like to read through the following steps to help you get back on track!

Step 1

Drink lots of water!

With the overindulgence of food and alcohol comes dehydration, stomach pains and feeling like you've been hit by a truck!

By drinking around 8 glasses of water per day not only does this help cleanse your system, but it can also help improve your skin. So you can look and feel re-freshed!

Step 2

Take some time out to do something special for YOU!

It might be a bubble bath, a good book, doing something with a group of friends (that doesn't include wiping yourself out and partying) :-) Something positive that makes you feel good about yourself and your general well being.

Step 3

Take a couple of weeks out to plan your new workout and low fat eating program.

Even with my own online clients, when starting a new program, I advise them to ease their way into their workouts and programs. Why? Because starting a new weight training workout, cardio workout and low fat eating plan all in one week can be too overwhelming.

Add one at a time, every couple of weeks. By gradually introducing each one over a six week period you can calmly organise your program to ensure it's success.

Step 4

Make sure you consume fresh veggies, fruit, salads, lean protein etc during your New Years recovery. Continuing with the gorging of fast food and junk, even though the festive season is over, will only deter you from getting rid of that "bluh" feeling. Your body needs good nutrition to get it back on track so you can start working on your New Years health and fitness goals.

Step 5

Reduce your caffeine, soft drink and alcohol intake. Once again this is where drinking water comes back into play. It's so easy when you are thirsty to just glug down a coffee or soft drink. But do you honestly believe that
these types of beverages are really quenching your thirst? C'mon give your body a break! I bet if you're body could talk it wouldn't be asking for a alcohol filled cocktail to help hydrate it.

The above NEW YEARS Recovery Plan is about re-freshing your mind and your body along with giving it a great head start for the year ahead!