You overate over the holiday weekend. Now what?
First of all, do not freak out. These things happen. You’re more likely to eat more than your norm when you’re around company, and during celebrations, especially if alcohol is involved. Just because you overate, does not mean you need to punish yourself going forward.
It is important that instead of feeling guilt, you take time to understand your triggers so that you can become more in control if a similar situation should present itself in the future. When you take the time to reflect on what triggers you to overeat, you can develop a greater understanding on why you engage in this behavior.
Could it be that you have been restricting yourself from eating certain foods, and suddenly finding yourself in an environment where that food was present it was hard to resist?
Did you feel that you had to earn your calories so you starved all day, and therefore ended up binging at night?
Was alcohol involved? Alcohol increases the likelihood of overeating by disrupting your ability to monitor your body’s signals. Research suggests that even moderate consumption of alcohol can trigger an increase in your appetite and food intake.
Once you’ve gotten a clear understanding of your triggers, Do not starve yourself moving forward to rectify your behavior because this isn’t sustainable, can disrupt your hormones, and lead to a binge.
Instead, you should plan your next meals in advance. When you have a plan for what to eat and when to eat, you’re able to keep hunger at bay and are less likely to overeat.
Get back on track by keeping your weight loss and health goals in mind. Staying attentive to your goals, serves as motivation to press forward.
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