Strength, Grit, and Resilience Blog

I wrote this blog on Black Friday last year feeling like the cat in this picture. I feel much better on this Friday morning but my advice remains the same. Happy Thanksgiving!  Thanksgiving is one of a few holiday feasts that will probably take place over the remainder of the year, and beyond that recovering from any period of unhealthy eating is mostly the same.  Your body is always trying to reach a balance known as homeostasis. That's why after indulging last night you may have said to yourself "I'm never eating again". Don't do that. Instead do these four things. 1. Get Over It Yes, get over it. It's perfectly normal and acceptable to indulge every once in a while. You doubled down with a second plate and accidentally put too much gravy on your mashed potatoes for the second time. What is done can, mostly, not be undone. What matters is what happens next. 2. Hydrate You're probably feeling very bloated even the day after your feast. Your first inclinat