I have a friend who was known for his love of holiday feasts, but like many of us, hated himself the next day.
His solution?
Turn his life into chaos the days following the holiday: over-exercising, under-eating, and burning out.
This cycle led to binges and exhaustion—he couldn’t win.
When he asked me for advice, I told him:
“One day won’t ruin you. You might see a temporary bump on the scale, but you don’t gain fat overnight.”
That simple truth was his turning point.
I haven’t spoken to him in years and he probably still struggles with this issue.
But hopefully the advice I gave has helped him manage it better.
If you’re stuck in this spiral, DM me—I’d love to help you, too.