Even if you followed the Golden Goddess Plate and embraced an active summer with hiking, biking, and other adventures, other factors can sometimes throw your system off balance. Stress, increased caffeine intake, and travel disruptions can all contribute to sluggish digestion and leave you feeling less than your best.
But the good news is, you can get back on track quickly! You deserve to feel energized, have your digestion humming smoothly, and regain that vibrant you.
I understand the struggle! Traveling or even just the summer season can make it tempting to throw caution to the wind and indulge a bit more than usual. However, for those on a healing journey (like myself!), these indulgences can sometimes feel like a ten-step setback. (As a reminder, I’m actively managing EBV, Lyme, and have overcome challenges with parasites, heavy metal toxicity, PTSD, and systemic mastocytosis.)
Finding a sustainable approach is key. The 90/10 rule serves me well: 90% of the time, I prioritize my health with the Golden Goddess Plate principles. The remaining 10% allows for some flexibility. Remember, this is a personal journey – find what works best for you!
Everyone deserves guilt-free pleasures! There’s no single “right” path. You know your body best, and you have the freedom to choose what brings you joy. Now, let’s explore some tips to help you reset and recharge after those indulgences:
- Identify what you’ve been doing differently lately. Have you been eating lots of sugary or salty foods? Are you under stress with in-laws, work or family?
- My first go-to is a morning Golden Goddess Smoothie to balance out my blood sugar levels for the day. You can download my GutLove smoothie guide here. These smoothies will reignite your metabolism, calm any inflammation and crush any of those persistent cravings.
- Try my 7-day GutLove Reset. The meals are easy to prep and packed with protein and veggies. This program will help balance your blood sugar levels and help you feel full longer, so you can tap into those fat reserves and burn a bit off. Even if you’re on the run, you can go to a Dig Inn, Spyce or Sweet Greens for a nourishing meal. Order wild sockeye salmon, roasted chicken or roasted veggies over greens. You’ll feel full and energized.
- Get moving. Exercise releases toxins and helps your blood and lymphatic system detoxify.
- You can always speed up the detox process in a sauna. My favorite kind is an infrared sauna, which emits infrared light to heal you. The rays penetrate on a cellular level, which increases blood flow and oxygenation, facilitates removal of toxins from the skin, eliminates aches and pains, acts as an immune booster, and aids in weight loss. You can find infrared saunas at local gyms, massage therapy centers or sauna centers. I visit a sauna twice a week for at least 15-20 minutes (or longer if possible).
Try these tips and get on the road to feeling better soon! As always, I’m here if you need help on your road to healing.
