I woke up feeling a million times better my splurge-fest last night. And, surprisingly, I even woke up feeling a little bit hungry! Weird, right? All I know is that I am back on track today! 
A few thoughts/tips about getting back on track after a splurge:
- I always remember that I can get back on track. There is never a wrong time to focus on healthy eating. The splurge is in the past, and now all I can do is get myself back on the right track. There’s no point in beating myself up over it.
- Some people reduce their calorie intake to compensate for a splurge. If this works for you, great. Keep on doing what works for you. For me, cutting calories makes me feel deprived (and unhappy), so I don’t do it. Instead, I eat normally the next day.
- After a splurge, I eat normally, but try to focus on selecting extra nutritious foods, like fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, lean protein, and, of course, lots of water. Knowing that I am consuming the best possible options makes me feel better about over-doing-it.
- A sweaty workout after overindulging always makes me feel better. I make sure to schedule one into my day.
- For me, life is too short not to splurge from time-to-time. However, I make it a point to identify why I went overboard in the first place. This helps me the next time I am faced with a splurge-type of situation. Live and learn.
Breakfast
This morning’s breakfast consisted of three delicious parts: Fruit salad, pumpkin oats, and iced coffee.
In my oat bowl:
- 1/2 cup dry oats
- 2 tbsp wheat bran
- 1/3 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup vanilla hemp milk
- Splash of water
- Barney Butter
Question of the Day
I’ve already asked this question on the blog, but it’s always a fun one! Plus, I love finding birthday twins!
When is your birthday?
I’ll go first: June 19, 1980. I’ll be 29 on Friday– the final year of my 20′s! 
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my birthday is july 2nd but i DO have a birthday twin for you! my older brothers birthday is june 19 and he’ll be 20 this year
I’m a birthday twin with Joan.
I turned 24 on March 4.
WOW Tina ! My Birthday is June 19 too! I will be celebrating the big 21st!!
Great tips on what to do after a splurge. I agree with all of them!
My bday is September 8 and I’ll be turning 30 this year! Enjoy the last year in your 20s!
My birthday is November 2nd. I’ll be 21 this year
i have been reading your blog forever and have never commented but I had to today because we are birthday twins!!my birthday is june 19th, and i will be 23!
I am new to your blog, but I love what I’ve seen so far! My birthday is 3/31/80 and I’ve decided to just stay 29 forever!
What a great perspective… LOVE IT!
I turned 29 (no, really!
) on May 22nd.
I like the splurge tips!
March 27 – this next year will be my golden birthday (just realized that!)
oooh. SOOO close!! My birthday is June 20, 1980
Happy birthday Tina! I’m a Columbus Day girl..October 12th, 1971..hitting 38 stronger and healthier this year..yay!
My birthday is June 18, 1983! One day short! Hope you have a great birthday week!
My b-day is December 24th. My momma said if I was born one day later I would’ve been named “Noel!”
After a day of “overindulging” (or in my case, straight on all day bingeing) I would “balance it out” by not eating very much. Sometimes for days. It’s a slippery slope that started out innocently, and wound up being a 5-year struggle. Now when I go to bed ultra full I do what you do – I still eat. It’s not worth starting the roller coaster ride!
august 10!!!! i’ll be 21
happy almost birthday!!!!! i agree, no cutting calories/depriving – starting FRESH 100%!!
Yay! I found a birthday twin, Lynn! I am a Christmas baby too–December 24th.
December 11th
wow, lots of june/july bdays!!
after a splurge, i make SURE i get nice and sweaty the next day.. and weird how you’re almost always hungry the next morning! happens to me too..
This was a really helpful post! I felt so lethargic and frustrated with myself since I’ve been to copious amounts of graduation parties. Who knew how amazing people’s caterers would be!
My birthday is May 22nd
Great job on getting right back on track – that’s definitely the way to do it!
October 2. And it doesn’t look like much of a splurge — just a nice big delicious dinner you enjoyed!! I am trying hard not to define food as a “splurge” anymore; it sets a negative tone in my head. But like you, I get on track the next day … no use fretting over a few extra calories, esp. when we’re active people!
December 8th, 1984!
I turned the big 3-0 on May 21st. My husband threw a huge surprised party with all my friends and family. It was awesome!!
I, too, am back on track today! Woohoo! Had a little too much fun over the long weekend! I like your tips!
My birthday is Sept. 24th
I’m just getting over not a splurge night, but a splurge weekend
Total carb hangover. For me, letting go of the guilt and not beating myself up is the most challenging part. I really lose confidence in my ability eat right. No fun! But today is a new day!
My bday-
5/6/1986
Thanks for the idea of putting pumpkin in oatmeal. I start every morning with oatmeal and love all things pumpkin. What a great way to sneak in extra nutrients and add delicious texture and flavor!
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