If you’re anything like me, the New Year sometimes means parties, outings, or a simple gathering with friends/family.  One sure thing is that there will either be tons of alcohol, food, or BOTH.  Simplify your ‘next day guilt blues’ with these tricks!

• Hydrate: 
  • Drink your body weight (pounds) in ounces or get super close – for example, if you weigh 100#, try to drink 100 ounces
  • Drink a full glass of water (8 ounces) before meals/snacks to help fill up and prevent hydration pangs from being misled as ‘hunger’
  • Avoid highly carbonated beverages early in the day to prevent bloating, fatigues, and headaches
  • Chase alcoholic beverages with water – for example, for each glass of alcohol, try to drink a glass of water
• Fuel up properly:
  • Eat your meals as routinely as possible to help prevent excessive grazes or binges at the food table
  • Protein and healthy fat sources aid in satiety, warmth, and recovery thus pick wisely
    • Lean proteins: beef, lamb, eggs, chicken, and turkey
      • TIP – If you are easily tired, lay off the turkey since it’s a tryptophan carrier
    • Healthy fats: olive oil, avocado, coconut oil, canola oil, nuts, and seeds
• Outfits:  Dress for success but keep your extremities warm (hands, feet, and head)

Make 2016 a prosperous and healthy year… In other words, keep checking my site for more tips!

xxx – Sarah