If you’ve let your guard down and helped yourself to a few extra servings during the Easter holidays, now’s the time to get back into shape. If you keep an eye on what you’re eating and do some exercise, you’ll be able to do it without having to make too many sacrifices. How? Here are a few pieces of advice.

Get your day off to a good start with some fruit. To start your day off on the right foot, make yourself a large breakfast with a cup of tea and lots of seasonal fruit. At lunch and dinnertime, eat lots of boiled vegetables, which, thanks to their low-calorie content, will get your body back to being used to the right amount of food (find out here the best way to preserve the nutritional substances contained in vegetables).
Avoid going without food. If you think you’ll be able to make up for the gluttony of the last few days by spending some time fasting, you’re wrong. Not only is it not good for your body, it could also expose you to the risk of wanting to stuff yourself silly to satisfy the strong pangs of hunger. Avoid skipping meals and always have a healthy snack mid-morning and mid-afternoon.
Stay well hydrated. To remove accumulated toxins, drink at least 1.5 litres of water a day. If this seems too much, you can get hydrated with nettle, dandelion, and birch-based draining herbal teas… just don’t go overboard with the sugar!
Go for walks outside. Getting back into your usual daily routine can make you feel a little drowsy and fatigued. To get over these feelings of laziness, leave your car behind, forget about public transport, and go for reinvigorating walks instead. Springtime is the best time to make the most of beautiful sunny days, in temperatures that are mild enough to enjoy spending time outdoors.