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4 Ways To Recover From A Very Merry 'Thickmas'

Unbuttoning your jeans for comfort needs its own rehab center.

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4 Ways To Recover From A Very Merry 'Thickmas'

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Everyone knows that winter break is the time when you let go of your restrictive diet, indulge in home cooking and all the extra sweets. Here are 4 ways to get a little healthier back at school.

Drink some more water!

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Water is the easiest way to detox your system. Soda, coffee, and juices have an overwhelming amount of sugars, and chemicals. This can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and excess bloating.

Take a Class at the Recreation Center

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EVERY CLASS GETS YOU MOVING! Any option is a good way to jump start your body and get it back into a workout routine. There are classes for everything; give one a try!

Try to beat your steps

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Many of us have an Apple Watch or Fitbit type product that provides a health tracker. Each day, try and beat your set amount of steps. Not only does it get your heart pumping, but it can be fun trying to beat your record.

Take the stairs

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Instead of taking the elevator, use the stairs. Not only does it get your body moving, but on cold days it can make you warmer too!

Hopefully you'll find these tips helpful to combat the slow transition from jeans to sweatpants, or the need to be in leggings and a sweatshirt most of the time. You've got the reigns again. You can accomplish your goals as long as you stick to it.

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