Overeating & Binges are often the result of starving yourself all day. Many of us get so busy that we forget to eat and drink water until later in the afternoon. By this time the hunger is so intense that anything and everything looks good, so good, that you eat several helpings of it to the point of getting bloated. If you find yourself in this situation the best thing to do is to put your food to work for you. Give it direction by taking a short walk, getting a quick 10 minute workout, or cleaning the house. Great recovery solutions: Walking, easy hiking, circuit training, detox supplement.
High-carb or Sugary Snack Attacks happen to even the most dedicated low-carbers and sugar-busters. If you've ever been on Atkins, South Beach, Warrior Diet, or any of the low-carb/low-sugar lifestyle diets, then you know how difficult it is to resist those foods 24/7. Your so intent on not eating it that it seems to be in your face all the time. The more you resist the more likely you are to cave in. If that happens to you don't beat yourself up about it. Survey the damage calorie wise and carb wise then work it off and eat some protein and fat within 2 hours. Yes, you read that right. The problem with eating carbs or sugar is you will crave more, so the best thing to do is to short circuit that craving by eating protein and fat within two hours to prevent further cravings. Great recovery solutions: step class, biking, Tae Bo video, roller blading, lean protein, veggie, healthy fat mini meals.
Salt & Fat Overloads mostly happen when you eat fast food, bar food, or party food (nachos, mini-quiches, yummy dips, and chinese food). Eating a ton of salt causes you to retain water while eating a ton of fat causes you to be lethargic and slugish. The best thing to do is drink a lot of water. It will cause your body to release the water and help metabolize the fat. Studies have shown that people who drink more water metabolize fat and calories more efficiently. Great recovery solutions:yoga the following day, long/slow hike, fruit & veggie juice fast, detox supplements.
Preventing Binges: from happening again is easy if you stick to the following guidelines.
- eat 5-6 small meals day
- never skip breakfast
- drink a gallon of water a day
- don't be so strict, factor in little cheats
- plan your meals
- if your diet is making you miserable, find a new one
- use a good hormonal balance supplement
Recover from a binge and get back on track fast with Raw Food Cleanse: Restore Health and Lose Weight by Eating Delicious, All-Natural Foods - Instead of Starving Yourself
