Eat Too Much? Bounce Back With These Tips

November 19, 2021 "By being physically active instead of sitting and resting, you will actually help prevent fatigue and maintain alertness." — Edward R. Laskowski, M.D. Overcome Obstacles 11 setback recovery tips Have Thanksgiving treats been tempting you? That's OK — don't be too hard on yourself. The key to sticking to your goals is to maintain a positive attitude. Simply be curious about your choices, and use your experiences as learning opportunities for the future. Don't give up — use these tips to get back on track. Recommit to healthy habits now » Healthy Recipe Brunch dish: Very veggie egg bake Need time to relax? Slow down and enjoy your morning with this healthy, flavorful breakfast that can be prepped in advance and baked whenever you're ready. It is so easy to put together! Get the recipe now » Today's Weight-Loss Tip Are your goals realistic? If you have a significant amount of weight to lose, it may be too discouraging to think about doing it all at once. Rather than zeroing in on a number, focus on making and sustaining healthy lifestyle changes. For example, set a goal to exercise three times a week. And be realistic about how much weight you can lose and how quickly. Aim for a healthy and attainable weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds a week. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities BECOME A MEMBER! You are receiving this message because you subscribed to The Mayo Clinic Diet newsletter, powered by Everyday Health. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright © 2021 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved. Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy. Mailing address: 345 Hudson Street, 16th Flr., New York, NY 10014