Fitness Together Blog

Congratulations to you if your team won! My condolences if they didn’t. Either way, the common denominator between you and your rival may be what you had to eat while your team was playing.

I am hearing a lot of the same things from my clients this week…how much they ate and drank while they watched the game. There is definitely nothing wrong with enjoying a little something tasty while watching the biggest football game of the season! But moderation really can be practiced even during the Super Bowl.

So you ate too many nachos, too many wings, and drank too much beer…now what? Get back on the wagon, that’s what. Toss the leftovers, get some fresh fruit and veggies in your fridge and pick up some lean protein like a chicken breast for dinner tonight. It is very easy to let a small thing like a celebratory gathering get you off track. You may think your slip up on Sunday is indicative of how you will do next week so there is no reason to get back into the healthy habits. Don’t let that negative thinking creep into your brain. You were doing great up until the big game! You will do even better now that the big game is over! Follow these suggestions for putting getting back in the game:

1. Restock the fridge with healthy treats like fruits and veggies.
2. If you don’t have time to wash and cut veggies, get the ready made so there is no excuse.
3. Make a menu for the week with healthy, low calorie, highly nutrient meals and stick to it.
4. Forgive yourself and move on.
5. Most importantly, stick to your workout routine!

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