Recovering after the holidays: getting your routine and wellbeing back

Blog editorial team · September 27, 2026

A glass of water and a light breakfast in the morning — recovering after the holidays

After a run of feasts and a disrupted sleep schedule, the body asks for a pause. Here are simple steps that help you get back into your usual rhythm faster.

After long holidays with a disrupted sleep schedule, heavy feasting and reduced activity, the body usually makes it clear that it's time to get back to the usual rhythm.

What to do on the first day after the holidays

Return to your usual wake-up time, even if you want to sleep in longer.
Drink enough water — especially if there was a lot of salt and alcohol the day before.
Don't skip breakfast, even if your appetite is a bit lower than usual.

Eating without harsh restriction

Sudden fasting or a strict diet right after holiday feasting more often leads to overeating again than to results. It's better to gradually return to your usual diet with plenty of vegetables and protein.

Returning to activity

A light walk or warm-up in the first days helps restore your tone faster than an intense workout right after a break.

For fluid intake, see "How much water you really need", and for sleep, "Sleep and recovery". Many use X39 and Cellergize for energy on days like these.

Questions and answers

What should you restore first after the holidays — sleep or eating?

Both matter at the same time, but restoring your sleep schedule often brings back overall wellbeing faster than a strict diet.

Should you drastically cut back on food after holiday feasting?

Sudden restriction after overeating often leads to another slip-up — it's better to gradually return to your usual diet.

Does drinking plenty of fluids help you recover after feasting?

Yes, especially if there was a lot of salt and alcohol the day before — enough water helps the body restore its fluid balance faster.