Last week, you took advantage of the evenings (watered), birthdays and other barbecues. The problem ? Once you have climbed on your scale, you realized that two extra-s too s “were invited. Should we endeavor to a” salad “diet to find her figure? No estimates Alexandra Retion, dietician-nutritionist.
“It means that you are alive, sociable and that you love life”, recalls the expert.
So there is no need to feel guilty, these meals are simply part of everyday life. However, some good practices allow you to reconnect to your sensations … and to return to balance. Here they are.
Bet on homemade, simple and colorful meals
After rich or watered meals, “Weight can vary slightly, but it is often slower water or digestion retention, no lasting fat taking”, underlines the expert. Thus, return to a healthy and balanced diet – without ultra -transformed products – is often enough to see the pounds fly away.
Drink water, regularly, without waiting to be thirsty
The feeling of thirst is a late signal: our body has already started to dehydrate. Drink regularly – small sips throughout the day – helps naturally maintain the water balance, while promoting good digestion.
Move naturally, without obligation to burn
A walk, a swim, is ideal. “It is important to have fun, while enjoying nature”, underlines the specialist.
Sleep with enough
Sleep is often overlooked, however it plays a fundamental role in mood, appetite, hormonal regulation, and recovery.
Listed without judging
To allow yourself to listen to your desires, your needs and your pleasures without condemning yourself, makes it possible to build a peaceful relationship with food. Indeed, “Guilt has never nourished a healthy relationship to food“, Recalls the expert to us.
Resume his good habits without trying to “catch up”
Finally, to return to his daily habits, without restriction or punishment, is advised. The body is able to regain its balance, provided that it is trusted.
“The important thing is not what we ate this weekend, but what we withdraw as pleasure, memories … and how we choose to take care of yourself, with gentleness. No need to (re) start a diet. Regularity, respect for the body and kindness do everything else”, Concludes Alexandra Retion, dietician-nutritionist.