How Kate Ritchie avoids the Easter bloat
We’re all guilty of overindulging over Easter with family and friends – it can be hard to resist all the delicious chocolate and traditional feasts.
But it’s good to know even celebrities aren’t immune to a bit of a blowout during the festive Easter celebrations.
Former Home and Away actress Kate Ritchie has shared what is usually planned for the Easter long weekend festivities in her household.
“Good Friday sees us following the tradition of a non-meat menu, with an abundance of seafood. The rest of the weekend has more of an 'anything goes' approach, with a delicious, more formal roast lunch on Easter Sunday. This is usually (hopefully) followed by a game of cards on the floor, and a nap. It really is delightful!” she revealed in a column for 9Honey.
Now that Kate’s a mum to 3-year-old Mae, gone are the days of Easter long weekend’s away with the girls indulging in a cheeky glass of red wine or two.
“Due to a new-found level of family responsibilities during this special time, our Easter indulgences have evolved too. Concerns are less about how many glasses of red we drank over those four days, and much more about how many wedges of stinky cheese we ate and how many chocolate eggs we managed to steal from the stockpile,” the Nova 969 radio star admitted.
“It is very easy to convince yourself that the more bunny ears you inhale the less the children do, and in turn you're doing everyone a favour. But, with that attitude the ‘post-Easter slump’ can leave you feeling a little worse for wear.”
So how does Kate refrain from overindulging during annual celebrations like this and avoid Easter bloat?
Tip 1: Spruce up your water
Drinking water doesn’t have to be boring. Giving it some sparkle is as easy as serving it up in a nice jug or dispenser and some lovely glasses.
“I always have glasses and a jug of sparkling water dressed with lemon and mint sitting front and centre for everyone. It reminds me to rehydrate, especially when it's easy to forget over those cooler Easter weekends,” the 39-year-old shares.
Tip 2: Slow down!
Just because there’s chocolate everywhere you look, it doesn’t mean you need to indulge. While this can be a test of your restraint, you’ll be proud of yourself in the long run.
“When there's chocolate all around it is so easy to follow suit and blow out just because the kids are,” Kate says. “However, there is no need to embark on a chocolate eating Olympics as though you'll never have the chance to snack on sugar ever again. There will be plenty more opportunities to indulge in the future and another Easter on the horizon before you know it. So, take my advice and slow down!”
Do you tend to overindulge during the Easter long weekend? Or do you have tips on how to avoid the Easter bloat? Share with us in the comments below.