How to Bounce Back After a Food Binge

'Tis the season to overdo it with stuffing, turkey, buttery rolls, and pie, pie, and more pie. With all the office parties, cookie swaps, and holiday potlucks (just us?) this time of year, it's especially hard to avoid overeating.

Hey, it happens to the best of us. But the real problem is usually what happens after-in our body and our mind.

Don't fret. Sometimes reframing the situation and having an action plan is all you need to rebound ASAP.

So what should you do to regroup? We're glad you asked...

Physically: Your Immediate Action Plan

Let's handle the physical symptoms for bloating and food coma first.

Don't: Let the weight of your food baby take you down for the count (or straight to the couch).

Do: Get moving. Light exercise is the best thing you can do to help your body bounce back.

Don't: Drink alcohol or coffee..

Do: Drink water, seltzer, or teas.

Looking Ahead: Your Back-in-the-Game Action Plan

1. Plan your next healthy meal

2. Plan your next workout

3. Get some perspective

4. Call a friend or hug it out

The Takeaway: Admit that overdoing it on food is the human condition. We all have our moments. As a popular inspirational quote says, "You are not defined by your mistakes, but your reaction." Or as a wise kitten once said, "Hang in there!" Getting back on that healthy-eating horse is as easy as practicing a little self-care.

[Source: http://greatist.com/grow/how-to-bounce-back-after-food-binge]