Eat Too Much? Bounce Back with These Tips

November 27, 2015 "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 Did you overindulge on Thanksgiving? 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 Weekend dish: Very veggie bake Still have guests in town? Take the fuss out of hosting with this healthy, flavorful breakfast that can be prepped in advance and baked whenever you're ready. No one has to know how easy it was 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 is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products or services. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities BECOME A MEMBER! Thanks for joining our mailing list, dr.samah.saied.ahmed@gmail.com, for the Mayo Clinic Diet on Friday November 27, 2015. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright 2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy