You know what I like almost as much as skinny jeans?
Hot wings, unfortunately.
Last night was the last wing-off of the summer, in which local restaurants offer up their wings for the hefty price of $4 a half dozen. There’s also beer (also overpriced) but it’s outside, there’s live music, tons of people, and of course, you can sample a ton of different flavors. In other words, it rocks.
But the bloaty disgusting feeling I woke up with this morning sure doesn’t. It was the second night this week I’ve had beer, too, so it’s really time for some “detox”:
- I woke up early this morning and went for a short power walk around the neighborhood. There are a lots of hills and I moved at a good clip, got a little sweaty toward the end. Not much of a workout, but it got my heart pumping and muscles moving and felt good.
- Form-fitting clothes. It seems counterintuitive, but I’d feel like a total blob if I wore something a little looser. Something tighter reminds me of my shape and keeps me from even wanting to overindulge.
- Water. I’ve already had one 16-ounce bottle. I’m going to try to get two more in before lunchtime.
- Avoid the office party. Rumor has it there will be cocktail weenies, pierogies and brownies at work today, and though I expressed an interest yesterday, I’m going to have to pass today.
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August 28, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Rose
Water, water, water, water.
I haven’t worked out yet myself but I hope to hit the gym this afternoon @ work.
August 28, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Andrea@WellnessNotes
I love your detox strategies! And I totally agree when it comes to form-fitting clothes; they are a great reminder/motivator not to overindulge…
I hope you had a good Friday, and Happy Weekend! 🙂
August 30, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Elizabeth
I loooove hot wings… Make them boneless and I am in heaven great strategies for the morning after! The one thing I can’t do when I feel gross and bloated is tight clothes. They end up making me feel more gross and selfconscious.