5 things that will cure post-holiday blues

Coming back from a holiday is hard – the days get longer, mornings get less exciting and tans start to fade – so here, Slice Urban Fitness shares 5 things that will cure the post-holiday blues to help you cope once again with the daily grind and embrace being back home.

1. Think positive
Feeling good is mostly psychological. Head to the nearest mirror and give yourself your cheesiest, show-stopping smile. Make a mental list of all the things you’ve done well in the past day, however small or insignificant they may be. Think killing those legs at the gym, or resisting that second glass of red wine. Tell yourself how lucky you are to have a great home to return to, and make plans for fun things to do in your first week back. You’ll soon be loving home life!

2. Get an endorphin rush
After that last bikini-body HIIT class before your holiday, write down how good you feel, or better yet make a short video diary of how pumped you are after the class. Then when you’re feeling sluggish after too many margaritas at the pool, look back on this diary and it will inspire you to hit the gym again – and get a rush of those feel-good endorphins.

3. Work on a strong core
It’s undoubtable that after your break your body will be slightly less fit than before. But don’t panic – simply make sure you incorporate lots of core-strengthening moves into your daily gym sesh to bring back those killer abs super quickly. Having a strong core not only prevents injury in everyday life, but also makes cardio easier, getting you fitter faster.

4. Be mindful of what you eat
Say goodbye to that Sangria-belly but keep that holiday feeling by cutting down on treats slowly. Don’t be tempted to go cold-turkey on everything as it will be a huge shock to your blood sugar levels, but instead try a smaller portion of pudding on day one, and take it from there.

5. Watch your alcohol intake
Sure, that first glass of ice-cold white wine might make us feel great – but remember, alcohol is a depressant and has far more negative effects than good ones. Try to cut your intake by half in the first week of being back at home, then halve it again in the second week. Not only will this lower your sugar intake, but it will also help clear your brain and make mornings less sluggish.