The holidays are right around the corner, which means that you're going to have to make a lot of room for those delicious 😋 leftovers. If you're a foodie like 🍝 me and subscribe to the belief of #FoodOverEverything, pigging out is one of your favorite pastimes. Forget about the family drama 👨👨👧 going around you as your relatives ask you why you're still single yet again 😑; nothing beats getting to pop open your belt after two mouthwatering rounds of baked mac and cheese 😁 and sweet potato 🍠 pie. But then the morning 🌄 after hits and you find yourself barely able to move (with a missing shirt button that you still can't seem to locate). But don't worry. Follow this 10-step guide to dealing with a food 🍯 coma and you'll be able to fit into your jeans 👖 in no time!
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1. Stop ✋ Beating Yourself up about Breaking Your Regular Diet
So you may have had one bowl 🍲 of chicken 🐥 and rice 🍚 casserole too many. It isn't the end of the world. How you handle the day 🌞 after is what really counts 👊.
2. Don't Skip ⏩ out on Breakfast 🍳 (even Though You *really* Want to)
That'll only make you feel worse, not to mention hangry. Eat something light, simple and full of fiber.
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3. Make Sure Your Snacks Are Packed with Fiber
The key 🔑 to debloating/beating a food 🍡 hangover is eating fiber-rich fruits 🍎. Not only are they easy to digest, they'll help settle your stomach.
4. Drink Water like It's Going out of Style 👌
Even though you're totally full and don't think you have any room left in your stomach 🤢, drinking water will actually make you feel a lot better. It'll keep you hydrated and help your body digest better. Also, TMI time: It'll stop 🙅 you from hugging the toilet 🚽 or being constipated.
5. Don't Be Afraid 😨 to Sweat 💦 It out
Keep your fatigue at bay by getting your blood pumping. Sweating it out at the gym 💪 or at home will release toxins and make you feel less bloated.
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6. Take a Walk 🏃
Now that you're wide awake, taking a walk will do wonders for your food 🍝 coma. Whether you walk for an hour or twenty minutes, it'll speed up digestion and stop 🙅 you from getting heartburn. Sounds like a win-win situation to us 👍!
7. Throw in Some Yoga While You're at It
If you're not in the mood for running 🏃 or hitting those weights, simply doing yoga can make a huge difference in how you feel.
8. If You're Feeling Brave, Try Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal acts as a detox and cleanser, clears your body of toxins. If you can ignore the strong 🤢✊ taste, that is.
9. Have Brunch Plans? Be Sure to Eat Clean
Skip ⏩ the fatty foods. Instead, go for a green 🌱 and grainy meal. Sticking to a well balanced diet 👍 the day after foodmaggedon 🍱 will compliment your metabolism.
10. A Warm Cup of Ginger or Mint Tea 🍵 is about to Be Your Best Friend
Not only are both teas ridiculously easy to brew, they're great 👌 for bloating and indigestion. Trust us, they'll give you the kick you need to tackle the day.