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Been Tricked Into Treats?
4 Easy Steps To Get Back On Track
Healthy Halloween ideas don’t always turn out according to plan. One minute you’re handing out treats and admiring costumes and the next you wake up to a pile of scattered candy wrappers. Instead of spending the day wallowing over one evening of indulgence, get a fresh start with a few easy steps:
Trash the Evidence
There are bound to be leftover treats lingering in your home. To avoid the temptation or a repeat candy splurge get rid of all the surplus candy. Anything that is unopened, simply return it back to the store. As far as the rest of the candy, bring it in to work or your next book club meeting and let the masses take care of it.
Get Moving and Get Energized
Whether it’s the gym or taking down all those Halloween decorations, physical activity will burn those candy calories and boost energy. Think you’re too tired to take a walk? One study published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics found that low intensity exercise decreased fatigue by 65 percent!
Hydrate to Burn
Wish you could give your metabolism a jolt? Stay hydrated to help your body burn some of those candy calories. According to a study from The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, when participants drank approximately two cups of water, energy expenditure rose by 24 percent over a period of 60 minutes!
Combat Candy with Artichokes
All those goodies can easily make our insides misbehave. To get things back in order try veggies such as artichokes, which contain inulin—a carbohydrate beneficial to the bacteria found in our intestines. Feeding the good bacteria not only helps with digestion, but has been shown to stimulate the immune system and support the formation of energy producing B vitamins.
Most importantly, do not let one day of tasty treats overshadow all your hard work and commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Need a little support and motivation? Visit our message boards and share your story.
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