Last weekend got out of hand in the best possible way.
Think late-night kebab runs, going back for seconds on jerk chicken with mango sauce, and more cocktails than I care to count. (Beers, rums, and even a Sex on the Beach or two.) Add in some questionable dad dancing and very little sleep, and you get the picture.
It was fun. It was messy. And I don’t regret a second of it.
But then Monday arrived, and reality hit. My routine felt wrecked. My sleep was shot. My cravings were louder than ever. My energy dropped. And when I stepped on the scales, the number staring back made me wince.
That one weekend felt like a weight loss setback.
And to be honest, there’s something else hanging over me. I’ve got a 7-day holiday coming up, and the thought of another week of food, drinks, and no routine is making me anxious. What if I let my guard down again? What if I spiral all the way back to where I started?
The Aftermath of a Weekend Binge
Before the weekend, I was in a good groove. Eating better, moving more, feeling stronger. Then suddenly, after two nights of chaos, I found myself craving junk food, skipping workouts, and convincing myself a nap was more important than a walk.
Sound familiar?
It’s like the body remembers the party and wants to keep it rolling. But here’s what I’ve learned: a binge doesn’t wipe out weeks of progress. It just rattles the system.
The Voice That Lies to You
You know the one. The voice that says:
“You’ve ruined everything. You’ve blown it. You’ll never get back on track.”
It’s loud. But it’s lying.
One weekend doesn’t erase progress. And one holiday won’t either. The real danger isn’t the kebab or the cocktails. It’s the guilt that follows. That guilt can spiral into days of bad choices instead of one simple reset.
The Temptation of Quick Fixes
In that low moment, I even caught myself googling medical weight-loss options. Injections. Pills. Appetite suppressants. Not because I don’t want to do the work, but because it felt tempting to take the decision-making out of my hands.
Then I stopped. What was I really looking for? A shortcut, or just a way to feel in control again?
That’s when I realised the truth: I don’t need a restart. I need a reset.
How I Reset After a Weekend Binge (and How I’ll Handle My Holiday)
Here’s my reset, not restart:
• Drink more water.Move my body (yes, even when I don’t feel like it).
• Eat food that makes me feel good, not guilty.
• Remind myself that balance matters more than perfection.
And with my holiday on the horizon, I’m taking the same approach. I’m not aiming for perfection while I’m away. I’m aiming for balance. I’ll enjoy the food, the drinks, the late nights, but I’ll also keep small habits alive. Walks. Water. Smarter choices where I can.
Because one trip, just like one weekend, doesn’t decide your future. What matters is how you steady yourself after.
Final Thought
If you’ve ever had a weekend or holiday that threw you completely off track, you’re not alone. It happens. It’s not failure, it’s being human.
The next step isn’t to start over. It’s to reset. To keep going. To laugh at the bad dancing, brush off the extra kebab, and move forward.
👉 Have you ever felt that holiday fear of losing progress? Or had a weekend that made you panic about slipping backwards? Share your story in the comments, and pass this on to a friend who needs the reminder.