Maybe it was your birthday.
Or your best friend’s birthday.
Or a birthday at the table next to you at dinner.
Whatever the reasonor no real reason, we’ve all been thereyou overdid it.
You ate too much.
You drank too much.
One thing’s for sure, hating yourself or your body is counterproductive.
There’s no need.
Save this post for a time like this so that you could maximize recovery over the next 24 hours.
By the next morning, you’ll be feeling great again.
Drink water upon waking.
Timing: 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Drink water immediately and consistently throughout the day.
Whether you drank too much or ate too much, water is your best friend today.
Dehydration isnt just lack of water but loss of electrolytes.
First thing in the morning, drink warm water withapple cider vinegarand a touch of sea salt.
Have your first meal, but wait 12 hours from when you last ate.
Timing: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Do an intermittent fast at least 12 hours from your last bite.
Intermittent fasting also reduces inflammation and bloating.
When you do have your first meal, choose something broth-based if possible.
For example, a soup with sea vegetables like seaweed, kelp, and mushrooms is an excellent choice.
Mind your vitamin Bs, Cs, and Ds.
Eat a cooked (non-raw) veggie-rich meal.
Timing: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
If you didnt have a broth-based soup for breakfast, nows an excellent time.
Broth eases digestion and calms the body.
Cooked veggies are easy to digest and full of nutrients like potassium and other electrolytes.
Avoid raw veggies today, as they can be hard to digest and can create even more bloat.
Do yoga or take a nap.
Sooth your digestion with spicy tea.
Also, just the process of sitting with a warm cup of tea is mentally and emotionally pacifying.
Finish off a light meal with berries.
Timing: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Have another light meal including protein, cooked veggies, or nuts.
Finish off the meal with berriesespecially dark berries like blueberries or acai.
Berries are low in sugar but sweet and satisfying.
Packed with antioxidants, they help restore a compromised immune system.
(Actually, though.)
Timing: 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
This doesn’t mean scroll through Instagram for a half-hour while you get ready for bed.
Shut your phone down and actually hit the sheets.
Tomorrow is a new day.
Want to try a few more things?
Dr. Amy Shahis a double board certified MD with training fromCornell,ColumbiaandHarvardUniversities.
She is an expert on intermittent fasting for women and hasa 2 week guided group program.
