Ways to Detox After the Holidays

From Holiday Rush to Holiday Slump, 10 Simple Ways to Detox After the Holidays

It’s been a wonderful month of indulgence and splurging. Now that the presents are opened and all that’s left are the Christmas leftovers and the mess, it can be difficult to get one’s mojo back.

I’m sure I’m not alone in feeling that holiday slump when we come crashing back to regular routine. It feels kind of blah.

But, it doesn’t have to be that way. Put together here are some of the best ways to help you detox after the holidays. Not only are all of these tips easy, most of them you already know.

Sometimes all you need is a gentle reminder to get yourself motivated and moving. I’ve also included some self-care recipes that you can easily do at home!

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1. Self-Care is the Best Care

There’s nothing like a spa day to fully relax and destress after the holidays. Relaxing in the sauna is a great way to release the tension and stress in your mind and body.

If going to the spa is out of your budget then check out my post on how you can create a home spa experience from the comfort of your home.

Everyone deserves a day for themselves, including you. Just think of it as the ultimate detox to begin the new year with a fresh slate!

2. Get Up Early & Move Your Body

Get Up Early & Move Your Body

You’re probably in bed reading this and looking for motivation to get up, well this is it! Go and get your workout clothes, tie your laces and take a walk outside or hit the gym. When you allow your body to move, you will get mood-boosting endorphins & sweat off uncomfortable bloat. 

You don’t need to throw yourself into a hardcore workout. It’s okay if you take it nice and slow, with a simple exercise or a pleasant stroll outside. To make your walk or jog more enjoyable, you can always take your family or friends with you (they probably need a reset too!).

If that’s not possible because it’s freezing outside, you can alternatively do an exercise routine on youtube. Get your family to join in as well. Not only will it get your body moving but I’m pretty sure you’ll have a hilarious time with the fam jam!

3. Hydrate, Hydrate and Hydrate Some More

This is definitely something I say far too often! It’s because keeping your body hydrated is THAT important. You might think it might be counterintuitive (since you’re already bloated).

But, the more water you drink, the more water fluids and salt you’re going to flush out of your system. There’s actually no better way to detox than by flushing it out of your system through drinking water.

One of the most common excuses for not drinking water is that it doesn’t taste good and it’s too boring. Ya, we get that! Here I have some recipes that will make your water drinking less mundane!

stay hydrated

Lemon Mint Water

  • 8 o.z of water
  • 3-4 slices of lemon
  • 3 sprigs of mint

Strawberry Grapefruit Detox Water

  • 1 whole cucumber sliced
  • 2 whole grapefruits
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries
  • Add mint leaves to taste

Apple Cider Vinegar Drink 

  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • Liquid Stevia few drops to sweeten

Tangy Cucumber Lemon Detox Water

  • 1 ¼ – 1 ½ whole cucumbers sliced
  • 2 lemon wedges
  • ½ lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh, red chilli powder
  • Dash of Himalayan Salt

Detoxifying Smoothies 

You can take healthy drinking to the next level with a delicious smoothie. Smoothies are a great way to jump-start your healthy diet plan.

They are really easy to do, just throw in the right ingredients, and you’re good to go. With a mix of fruits and vegetables, these guarantee to detox your body.

Detoxifying Smoothies 

Morning Fire Smoothie

  • 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1-inch cube fresh ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • A pinch of cayenne
  • ½ frozen banana slices
  • 1 ½ cup of coconut water
  • A little bit of water 

Tropical Smoothie

  • ¾ cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup of canned coconut milk 
  • 1 large banana sliced
  • 1 cup of frozen mango
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple

Optional garnishes: Maraschino cherries, lime slices, mint sprigs, pineapple wedges

Detoxifying Green Smoothie

  • 2 bananas
  • 1 apple
  • 1 cup young spinach leaves
  • 1 lime 
  • Water as desired

4. Have balanced & Nutritious Meals 

Most of us are guilty of eating far too much food over Christmas. It’s party season and it’s normal to let ourselves go a bit or a lot! A common side effect is being bloated and stuffed, never a nice feeling.

There’s no better time than after the holidays to be more mindful of what you eat. Think of it as making up for all the unhealthy junk food that you have devoured. 

Eat more fruits and vegetables like celery and carrots. Make sure to include some lean proteins like chicken breast and fish. For snacks, opt for nuts such as almonds and walnuts. I find that keeping some chopped-up fruits and veggies in the fridge is an easy way to stick to a healthier diet. When healthy food is accessible it’s easier to keep away from junk.

5. Ditch Refined Sugar

Sugar is one of the biggest enemies of our bodies, the more we learn about nutrition the more we realise how bad it really is. Of course, we don’t mean the right kind of natural sugars from fruits, grains or nuts.

Cut down on the food that has added sugar (healthy or not). That includes refined sugars – white and brown sugar and corn syrup. These kinds of sugar only age you, steal your energy and disrupt your blood sugar. Goodbye junk food! 

6. Switch from Coffee to Tea

Don’t we just love our coffee? But let’s admit, too much coffee is detrimental to our health. Switch your morning coffee for a refreshing tea instead. There are loads of different teas on the market, and they are all healthy, not to mention delicious too.

drink tea instead of coffee to detox after the holidays

If you aren’t familiar with tea, start with the basic one, Green Tea helps with the function of the brain, weight loss and lowers the risk of cancer.

If you have trouble sleeping, go for Chamomile Tea which also helps with insomnia, headaches and even cramps. Peppermint Tea is the way to go if you continuously have indigestion, nausea and cramping. Basically, there’s a tea for everything and everyone!

7. Get a Good Night’s Sleep

After all the partying and drinking during the Christmas season, your quality of sleep may likely have been affected. So before the hectic work schedule that the New Year will bring, get yourself some much-needed Zzz’s!

Ideally, you should aim for 6-7 hours of sleep a night. Get rid of all the technology in your bedroom, and make it cosy for a good night’s sleep. I always find a good book along with cosy PJs does the trick!

8. Plan Ahead & List Like A Boss

plan ahead and make lists

There’s nothing like starting the new year with an organised head. To get yourself organized and focused, write down errands you need to do, and any work that you need to catch up on. You’ll see that when you write what you need to do, you are able to do the tasks better.

This way, you’re eliminating the stress in your mind. Plus you get the satisfaction of ticking off your lists when you get the job done! Ahh, isn’t that the best feeling ever?!

9. Winter Cleaning 

Whoever said that spring cleaning is only for the spring? As a matter of fact, there’s no better time for it than now. Start the new year with less clutter and mess. Go through your closets and make a pile of all the items you haven’t used in the last year.

Chances are you if you haven’t used them within the year, you don’t need them. It’s not too late to donate or give stuff away to your family and friends!  

There’s nothing like a fresh start, and cleaning out unnecessary items will surely give you that!

10. Shop for the Essentials

I know you’ve already spent so much but when I say shop for the essentials, I am referring to the necessary items that you’ll actually need. Now that you’re choosing a healthier lifestyle, it’s time to replace junk food with healthy alternatives. As mentioned, stock up on fruits and vegetables!

I hope these detox tips have inspired you to have a fabulous start to the new year! As much as we love to laze around we need to get back to our daily realities. With these tips, you will be back to normal, or better than normal in no time!

It’s important to take it slow and not to be hard on yourself, Rome wasn’t built in a day! What’s important is that you’re making a conscious choice to make changes for a better you!

Hollie xx

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8 Comments

  1. Barbara McGinley says:

    Hollie,

    Hello and Happy 8th day of the New Decade!

    This is a very informational filled website.  I am truly astonished that with 4 children, all under ten, that you can produce all this marvelous content.

    I love just about everything about your site. The images truly convey your topic and you colors are soft and subtle and the formatting is very appealing to the eye.

    I don’t know much about all the beauty products you have discussed in your topic, but I can say that you’ve done a truly amazing job discussing all the wonder points and facts about each product in your line.

    All the best to you!

    Barbara

    1. Thanks Barara for your kind words! I have to admit, it’s definitely a balancing act!

  2. Feochadan says:

    As I lay here like a slug on the couch reading this, I know how right you are!  I absolutely need to exercise but here in Canada it’s snowing now and I don’t even want to get out of the house.  One thing that I DO have on my to-do list is that “Winter Cleaning”.  I think the slump after the holidays is a perfect time for this!

    1. Good luck with the winter cleaning! Like you say, there’s no better time for it than now!

  3. Earl Langley says:

    What a wonderful website.  Lots of good and healthful information, well organized and written.  It really makes me want to do almost everything you suggest.  Lots of helpful links throughout your site.  

    I must confess that, as someone who is turning 82 this month, and being an old male cougar at that,  probably won’t be into doing some of the things you suggest, but eating healthy, and exercise are some things that we all must do as long as we are able.  I love your recommendation on an at home spa, especially having a limited income, and I will look into the hair mask.  I guess, being a man, I just have never even heard of it.  Thank you for all the interesting and good information.  Wishing your the best.  Excellent website! 

    1. Thank you for your kind words and good luck with implementing some of those changes!

  4. Edwin Bernard says:

    It was such a pleasure reading your article on detoxing after the holidays. Your recommendations and the beautiful pictures made me feel relaxed and healthy already! 

    Spoiling oneself at a spa sounds like heaven.The last time I had that experience was on the Queen Mary 2 for our 25th Wedding Anniversary.

    Everyone of your flavored water and smoothie recipes screamed delicious. Two of the water drinks, Strawberry, Grapefruit Detox Water and Tangy Cucumber Lemon Detox Water didn’t have the amount of water to use. Could you add that in please?

    I love tea. My favorite is orange pekoe with lemon juice, honey and cinnamon. I also like plain hot green tea. Whenever I visit a Chinese restaurant that is my drink of choice. 

    Just t before reading your article I went through all my clothes and removed the ones I haven’t used for years or don’t fit anymore. I put them in the Vietnam Vets yellow plastic bag to donate. There is more stuff to donate but I made a big dent. After doing that I came to my computerAnd what did I see? You giving advice to do just that. Quite a coincidence ha? It made me feel really good.

    Hollie, your blog exudes health and beauty. It transmits a feel good aura. I am so glad I came across it. 

    I wish you much success in your health and beauty online business.

    Edwin

    1. I’m glad you enjoyed the article!

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