No drastic measures necessary!
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So you ate an entire pint of ice cream while binge-watching Netflix.
Or maybe you ate more dessert than felt comfortable at a family gathering.
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Weve all been there.
But then the inevitable happens.
You wake up the next morning feeling not so great and maybe a little anxious and guilty.
And youre wondering what to do next.
There is no need to take any extreme measures.
But with that approach, you could really get caught in a vicious cycle.
Instead, let it go and get back to your regularly scheduled programming!
Whats the first step you should take?
Start your day with a nourishing protein- and fiber-rich breakfast to set the tone.
It can also prevent cravings and overeating later in the day so you dont repeat the same cycle.
Then, aim to eat balanced meals and snacks for the rest of the day.
Skipping meals in an attempt to compensate for overeating can backfire.
To stay consistent, Beck suggests a midmorning snack of Greek yogurt with berries, nuts and chia seeds.
Lunch could be a fiber-filled grain bowl like this 10-minuteBuffalo Chicken Grain Bowl.
If youre hungry between lunch and dinner, have an afternoon snack like our satisfyingChickpea Snack Salad.
Dinner could be ourCreamy Spinach-Artichoke Salmon, a side ofAir-Fryer Baby Potatoesand a fresh salad.
No diets, cleanses or restricting calories here!
Restriction leads to bingeing, and bingeing leads to restricting.
At some points in your life, youre going to eat more sugar, sodium or fat.
But your overall habits and lifestyle choices are what really determine your health.
These strategies can help you get back on track and move on.
The Bottom Line
Eating too much sugar happens to all of us.
But theres no need to panic or punish yourself the next day.
Skip the restrictive diets and cleanses.
Acknowledge the moment with kindness, reflect on what happened and let it go.
Your health is determined by your overall habits, not one sugary night.
