Without the monotony of the workweek to help keep you in check, it's easy to veer away from a healthy routine during the weekend. Workouts get skipped, too many cocktails are sipped, and you wake up on Monday full of regret. Instead of thinking about what you should have done, Monday marks the perfect time to get back on track, setting the tone for the rest of the week. Before you lock yourself down on a no-carb, no-alcohol, no-everything diet, start with these more approachable tips from Eve Kessner, holistic nutritionist and SoulCycle instructor.
Hydrate, Hydrate, HydrateKessner can't stress this point enough: "Drink lots of water," she says. Besides balancing out the dehydrating effects of any imbibing you did over the weekend, Kessner credits water with helping the body "flush out any toxins it's holding on to." Start the morning with our wonder beverage of choice: hot water with a lemon, which among other things has been shown toaid in weight loss. From there, be sure to drink from your water bottle throughout the day. Make it a goal to refill it more thana few times before hitting the hay.
Get Up and MoveWhen it comes to sweating out the bad stuff and upping endorphin levels, Kessner says that exercise is key. If you're up for it, she suggests a fast-paced cardio session since it will boost the body's metabolism, allowing you to better burn off some of those weekend indulgences. If you went too overboard on Sunday and the thought of a high-intensity workout has your stomach feeling queasy, opt for a walk or restorative yoga session instead.
