New Years Eve : Eat, Drink and be Merry!

It’s here, not just the holiday season - but the FESTIVE holiday season! Which can either fill you with excitement or dread, depending on how you plan to spend New Year’s Eve. 

But either way, there is often no escaping feeling a little worse for wear come Jan 1st - whether it’s alcohol-induced or lack of sleep. So what is a person to do if you’ve over-indulged and find yourself starting January not quite as your ‘best self?’

Rehydrate

If you didn't remember to keep your water levels topped up last night, then make it a priority today. It's often a good idea to include some sugar and salts in there, so think some squash or syrup - or if things are terrible, dig out the rehydration salts from the first aid kit! 

Of course, a good shot of caffeine may help, but don’t let it completely replace your water intake.

Get out there!

It can be tempting to huddle down in your cosy chalet bed for the morning. But trust us, get your ski gear on and get outside! It’s a well-known fact that the morning of Jan 1st will be one of the quietest on the slopes, so feel smug and enjoy! 

Again, if you’re not feeling tip-top, you can always ski to an idyllic restaurant to toast in the new year - but keep that water glass close to hand! 

Eat Well

If the morning is leaving you craving something greasy and fried, go for it. But think to perhaps replace the sausage and bacon with extra eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach etc. The former, whilst delicious, will leave you feeling dehydrated by mid-morning. Top up on the veggies to promote a more satisfying feeling of wellbeing. 

Work it out

Before heading to bed tonight, perhaps try some soft stretching to ease out muscles and promote the removal of those toxins. Why not try some simple yoga or pilates moves, easily found online - or if you’re feeling really fancy, why not try someone like Alpine Therapies who can offer private sessions in both. 

Sleep

Get to bed early tonight! Mum always says, “nothing good happens after midnight”. Perhaps take advantage of the après lifestyle which means, you can ski all day and enjoy a little celebration, but be done by 8 pm, have some dinner and go to bed! Get your full 8 hours of sleep - you need it. 

If you’re struggling to sleep, have a look at our guest blog post, courtesy of Sleep.org, on how to promote better sleep patterns.