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Made a weight-loss mistake? Quick fixes
Posted on Dec 4th 2007 6:53PM by Martha EdwardsFiled Under: Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements
When it comes to dieting, I think we're all bound for a screw up every now and then, whether it's a huge whopper or a minor slip. But it's not so much the slip that matters -- it's what we do to fix it that does. For example, say you messed up an ate a whole pan of brownies. Do you declare your entire diet a failure, convince yourself that you've blown it for good and give up on it all together? Only if you want to be overweight for the rest of your life. As for the rest of us? We deal, and we move on.
Here are some fast fixes for diet disasters for WebMD:
Here are some fast fixes for diet disasters for WebMD:
- "I skipped breakfast." Get something in your tummy, asap. Yogurt, fruit and whole grains are best but if all you can get your hands on is a danish, go for it -- just eat healthy for the rest of the day. And make sure to have a healthy snack every four hours to keep your metabolism going.
- "I drank too much last night." Exercise will help with the hangover, I promise. You might need to go easy though. And don't give into your craving for fast food. Have something healthy instead. And never drink on an empty stomach.
- "I supersized my fast food meal." Enjoy it. Splurges happen, just make sure they're not a regular occurrence. Enjoy your splurge while it happens, and do a few extra crunches when you workout later.
