The Day After - The Art of the Reset

The day after an indulgence -  or as it is today, the day after Thanksgiving.

The house is quiet.
The Warmth of Gratitude is still lingering.
Turkey stock is simmering in the slow cooker.
Laundry is piled up from the beautiful chaos of hosting.

And then there’s that feeling…
The familiar mix of fullness, fogginess, and the urge to “get back on track.”
For many women, the morning after a holiday meal comes with guilt, second-guessing, or even panic over what we ate.

We’re conditioned to think in all-or-nothing terms:

“I blew it.”
“I’ll restart Monday.”
“I messed up… so what’s the point?”

But here’s the truth:
One day of indulgence does NOT derail your progress.
You haven’t failed.
Nothing is ruined.
How you feel right now is temporary -  not permanent.

What shifts your results isn’t yesterday…
It’s what you choose today.

This is where the reset comes in -  not punishment, not restriction, not “making up” for anything… but a mindset shift. A quiet course correction.
A choice to return to how you want to feel.

No guilt.
No shame.
No judgment.
Just a clean slate.

So how do you recalibrate your body and mind to feel energized, grounded, and ready to keep enjoying the season?

Here’s my simple, supportive, feels-good Reset Formula:

The Reset Formula

Rule #1 — Don’t skip the next meal.

Skipping meals to “make up for yesterday” backfires.
It tanks your blood sugar, increases cravings, slows metabolism, and leaves you feeling worse.

Eat a balanced breakfast with protein, fiber + healthy fat.
It stabilizes your body and your mindset.

#2 Hydrate Before Coffee

Water first → then your latte.
This reduces bloat, supports digestion, and boosts energy fast.
Bonus: electrolytes (Ultima pink lemonade is my fave).

#3 Eat a Protein-Forward Breakfast

Eggs, turkey sausage, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, berries, greens, chia…

This single choice can set the tone for your entire day.

#4 Move Your Body (Even for 10 Minutes)

Not punishment — momentum.
A walk. Pilates. Mobility.
Just enough to remind yourself: I take care of me.

#5 Choose One Centering Moment

5 minutes outside
A deep breath
A gratitude list
Planning dinner early

This resets your nervous system and calms the mental chatter.

#6 Build Balanced Plates for Lunch + Dinner

Half plate veggies
Palm-sized protein
Healthy fat

Simple. Sustainable. Supportive.

#7 Release the Guilt

You didn’t “ruin” anything.
Your next choice is the only thing that matters.
This is the mindset that creates real change — not perfection, but consistency.

The Takeaway

The art of the reset is a powerful skill -  especially in midlife.
It’s not about restriction.
It’s not about discipline.

It’s about alignment.

Hydrate.
Nourish.
Move.
Center.
Repeat.

Your evolution is always one choice away.