Don’t beat yourself up
It’s ok to slip from time to time, you’re only human. Forgive yourself and move forward. Guilt and regret will add very little value now. Instead, channel that energy on losing the weight.
Don’t skip meals After stuffing yourself over the holidays, you might feel like skipping meals is the best route to take. Oddly enough, you may notice that you now have quite an appetite instead so skipping meals might be more difficult than you think. If you choose to take that route, before you know it, you’ll find yourself stuck in the fast, binge, and repeat rut. Your best bet is to go back
to your pre-holiday diet, which hopefully was a balanced one. A good strategy the first few days is ensuring you get sufficient protein for breakfast such as eggs, low fat cheese, and yogurt to keep your appetite under control throughout the day.
Ease your way back to exercise
If raising your fork was the only exercise you were getting during your break, then you need get yourself back on the workout wagon. It’s normal to feel heavy and unmotivated. The key is to start off by getting any form of exercise even if minimal. Exercise not only burns calories, but also puts you in a healthy mindset as a result affecting the food choices you make. Start with a stroll around the block or a 30 min walk on the treadmill. Before you know it you’ll naturally ease back into your exercise routine.
Have patience
The number one block to weight loss is wanting too much, too fast. Although instant gratification motivates most of us, slow weight loss results in the best outcomes. When we lose weight fast, we lose water and lean tissue. On the other hand, slower weight loss ensures a higher percentage of sustainable fat loss.