True or false: Halloween is the one holiday that gives us carte blanche to eat lots of candy. Why do we feel this to be true? I think it’s because it’s the one time of year that we adults get to buy all of our favorite candies under the guise to give away to those cute little kids who come knocking at our doors all dressed up. So, what damage did you do this past Saturday nite? Was it the candy you ate or the sweet mixed drinks at the costume party that you went to that did you in? I tried to be good (I am not immune to late nites as I wait up for my teenaged kids to come home and having an occasional sweet!) and so I too need a good healthy start to my week!
Here are a few tips (and some recipes) to quickly detox from the weekend and to start your week off right:
#1) Start your morning with cup of of warm water fresh lemon juice and honey:
Lemon is a natural energizer- it hydrates, it detoxifies, and it oxygenates the body so it feels revitalized and refreshed!
#2) Have 3 healthy meals starting with breakfast. Don’t skip on lunch or dinner either!
L- Salad with grilled fish or chicken like a mediterrannean salad
#3) Go to bed early!
I am sure the weekend festivities were late (and while Daylight Savings Time allowed for some extra zz’s) do yourself a favor and get some much needed rest this week. Studies show that people who sleep less than seven hours per night are heavier, gain more weight over time, and have a harder time losing weight! Getting enough rest allows for making healthy food choices. Hitting the sack is just as important as sweating at the gym.
For more information and help detoxing contact me at rachel@livehealthynyc.com
