overdoing it

We've all had those days.

You know, the ones where you don't want to think about how many Hershey Kisses you consumed (or in my case, Mini Reese's Cups.) Chances are, you haven't done too much damage after a day or two of noshing on junk food but you definitely need to keep it clean for the next few days. So, how to negate the damage? Here's the plan.

• Drink lots of water to flush toxins out of your system and keep you full. Many people actually end up overeating because they are thirsty not hungry. Good to know, right?
• Try to keep your diet "clean" for the next few days. Basically, don't eat foods that come out of a box or package. Stick with fruits, veggies, meat, fish and rice. Although it can be super hard to get started, I always do feel better when I live this way. Damn those Reese's...
• Get some endorphins! Even if you can only exercise for ten minutes, make it count. Do some lunges, jumping jacks or yoga. Whatever you can do to break a sweat will help you feel better.
• Make that a virgin. Stay away from alcohol for a few days if you can. If you can't, there's probably an issue. Alcohol dehydrates everything about you and also makes you look bloated and generally less attractive than usual. So, if you can help it, I recommend laying off the booze most of the time.

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