Easter is such a special time, filled with family, laughter, connection, and of course, chocolate! But if you’re working hard on your health, fitness, and hormone balance, it’s totally normal to feel a bit nervous about Easter and how to enjoy it without undoing your progress.
Let me say this loud and clear:
A few days of enjoying fun food is not going to undo all your hard work.
What matters most is not what you eat over one weekend. It’s what you do consistently, 80% of the time, that creates real, lasting change. Health isn’t defined by what you do over a few days of festivities; it’s defined by your daily habits.
So how can you enjoy Easter without guilt? Here are a few strategies I share with my clients:
Prioritise Protein First
Start each meal with a solid source of protein. This helps stabilise blood sugar, reduces cravings, and keeps you feeling fuller for longer. It also makes it easier to enjoy treats in moderation without the blood sugar roller coaster.
Don’t Skip Meals to “Make Up” for Chocolate
Skipping meals to compensate almost always backfires. It slows your metabolism and leaves you starving later, which often leads to overeating. Keep your meals consistent and nourishing.
Hydrate Well
It’s easy to forget to drink water during busy holidays, but hydration plays a huge role in digestion, hormone balance, and energy. Aim for 2+ litres per day, especially if you’re indulging in richer foods or alcohol.
Move Your Body
You don’t need to do punishing workouts to burn off the chocolates and hot cross buns. Instead, go for a walk after a meal, stretch in the morning, and if you are up to it and have time, throw in a strength session. Movement helps digestion, mood, and calm a stressed mind, which all impact your hormones.
Eat Mindfully and Enjoy
If you love a certain Easter treat, eat it! Sit down and savor it; savor it’s texture, the flavor, and enjoy the sheer indulgence. Mindful eating helps reduce binging and overindulging, and it makes the moment more enjoyable.
And most importantly…
Let go of the guilt.
Food has nothing to do with morals or ethics, so it can’t be linked to ‘guilt’. Food is fuel, but even more than that, it’s also tradition, comfort, and connection. Enjoy the hot cross buns. Eat the chocolate bunny. Laugh with your kids. The magic of Easter isn’t just about what’s on your plate, it’s about how you feel while you’re eating it. Easter, like all special occasions, is about memorable moments, which count far more than calories.
You’re not falling off the wagon. You’re living your life. And if you’ve been focusing on your nutrition, movement, and hormone health the other 360 days of the year, I promise, this weekend will not be your undoing.
So, this Easter, eat the food, love the moments, and trust that you’re still on track. Enjoying life, is part of the plan.
Happy Easter!
– Coach Terri
