We’ve all been there. One minute, you’re living your best life, savoring that second dessert and sipping a third glass of champagne. The next minute, your jeans are tighter than your holiday budget, and your body feels like it’s run a marathon…through a swamp. No worries! Here’s your totally doable guide to getting back on track without turning your life into a broccoli-eating bootcamp.

1. Hydrate Like It’s Your Job! 

After a wild night of stuffing your face and sampling every cocktail on the menu, your body is screaming, “WATER, PLEASE!” Here’s the game plan:

• Chug water like a fish: Aim for a big glass first thing in the morning. Bonus points if you throw in a slice of lemon to feel fancy.
• Electrolytes are your BFF: These magical little minerals will make you feel human again. Grab a sugar-free electrolyte drink or, in a pinch, just sprinkle some salt into your water.
• Herbal tea = TLC for your gut: Ginger tea or peppermint tea can help calm the warzone that is your stomach right now.

2. Move, But Don’t Punish Yourself

Look, your body doesn’t need a 5 a.m. bootcamp after you spent last night in a cheese coma. What it does need is some gentle movement to shake off the cobwebs:

• Take a walk: Nothing fancy, just get outside and shuffle around like a caffeinated zombie. It helps digestion and makes you feel productive.
• Try stretching or a mobility flow  (or at least pretend to): Even a few simple stretches will help you feel less like a human pretzel. Bonus: You get to lie down at the end.

3. Eat Like an Adult, Not a Raccoon

Yes, you overdid it. No, skipping meals isn’t the answer. What your body really needs is actual food that isn’t chips or leftover pizza. Stick to:

Protein, baby! Eggs, chicken, or beans will stabilise your blood sugar and keep you full.

• Veggies: Think leafy greens or any veggie that doesn’t look like it belongs in a deep fryer.
• Healthy fats: Avocado toast isn’t just for Instagram—it’s fuel for your brain and body.

Pro tip: If you’re craving something indulgent, pair it with something healthy. French fries and a side salad? Totally counts.

4. Supplements to Save the Day

Sometimes you need a little extra help to reset your system. Here’s the supplement lineup:

• Probiotics: To calm your bloated belly and get your gut back on speaking terms with you.
• Digestive enzymes: For when your stomach is like, “What even is fiber?”
• Milk thistle: Helps your liver recover from that bottle of wine you accidentally finished….twice.
• Magnesium: Eases bloating, calms nerves, and helps you sleep like a baby.
• Activated charcoal: It’s like a vacuum cleaner for your insides (but only use it sparingly, okay?).

5. Prioritise Sleep Like a Toddler

You’re not at your best when you’re tired (or hangry). Get some quality shut eye:

• Wind down with herbal tea: Chamomile or lavender tea will help you drift off.
• Ditch your phone: TikTok, Instagram and Facebook  can wait, your beauty sleep cannot.

•Try magnesium: Yes, it’s on this list twice because it’s THAT good for recovery.

6. Laugh Off the Guilt

Here’s the thing: A few nights of indulgence isn’t going to ruin your life (or your waistline). It’s just one chapter in your fitness story, and let’s be real, it’s the juicy chapter. Instead of spiraling into guilt:

• Remind yourself you’re human: Even nutrition coaches eat the whole cake sometimes. In fact we have a fit client that swears by a birthday cake each week, but this won’t work for everyone. 
• Focus on progress, not perfection: You’ve got this! (And if you don’t, there’s always tomorrow.)
• Be grateful for the fun: You lived a little. Now it’s time to live a lot better.

7. Plan Ahead for Next Time

Want to enjoy indulgences without feeling like you’ve been hit by a bus? A little prep goes a long way:

• Eat something healthy before big events (so you don’t inhale the snack table).
• Alternate cocktails with water—yes, you’ll pee a lot, but you’ll thank me later.
• Pack snacks that don’t come in shiny wrappers.

Final Thoughts (and a Pep Talk)

Overindulgence isn’t a failure, it’s a part of life. The key is bouncing back without beating yourself up. So, drink that water, eat those greens, and laugh at yourself a little. You’re not alone in this, we’ve all been there.

Need more tips? Hit me up! I’ve got plenty of hacks to help you stay balanced and feel amazing!

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