How to Bounce Back After a "Cheat Meal"

My sister is in town from Texas so I spent my day off shopping with her and my mom. If you know anything about me then you know I hate shopping so it was more like watching them try on clothes, but the company was fun. In a glass half full kind of way I got to ride in a wheelchair I got from the gracious customer service ladies at the mall, even though it was sticky... ugh. 

Today I did really well with eating. It started off with a green smoothie, then a small salad for lunch and some cottage cheese and peanuts for a snack. The problem was dinner. I found myself out and about with my hubby tonight and starving from such a small lunch so we ended up going out. I did try to make the better decision on the menu with fajitas and I definitely was able to control myself and not over eat so at least I can say that. If you have a cheat meal or eat out just be sure to not to binge or over eat. 

I actually love that WayofGray says she hates the word "cheat meal" because one bad meal is not going to make you fat just like one salad doesn't make you thin or healthy. I try to think of that when I end up eating something that is probably not the best or else I will just stress out about it and make it worse. 

Just make sure after having a "cheat meal" to take a light walk to get your digestive system going. Sitting down does not do anything to aid in digestion. Also make sure to drink a lot of water about an hour after (not during the meal or it messes with digestion) and remember tomorrow is a new day! Don't give up or feel discouraged. Start tomorrow with a nutrient dense green smoothie and a great attitude! I also have been taking a Probiotic and some Spirulina tablets to help not only with detoxification, but they also have wonderful health benefits. 

Anyway I need to remind myself that the reason I am doing this is because I want to feel happy and carefree not only in whatever I am wearing, but also in my own skin. Plus when I am 80 I want to be one of those crazy fit old people who surf and sky dive... well maybe not sky dive. Plus I guess it's always bad to contract any sort of illness or disease right? I also wanted to state my weight and post a "before" picture for the record. I am currently at 165 lbs even though I know the scale isn't the best indicator and I am more going off what I look and feel like. 

(I am not a nutritionist or a registered dietitian, this blog is my personal story on my journey to health. I have learned this information from various health professionals.)