Bloat-Free by Summer: 4 Simple Steps to Feeling Light & Energized
If the thought of summer has you dreading the bloat that comes with swimsuit season, I’ve got good news—you don’t have to suffer through feeling puffy, sluggish, or uncomfortable. The key to beating the bloat isn’t another detox tea (please, no), but rather supporting your body with the right minerals, meal timing, and gut health strategies. Here’s how to start feeling your best now so you can step into summer bloat-free and confident.
1. Start Your Day with a Mineral Mocktail
Your body needs minerals like potassium, sodium, and magnesium to support digestion, hydration, and stress resilience. Without them, your body holds onto water, digestion slows down, and bloating becomes constant.
A simple morning mineral mocktail can do wonders to wake up your digestion and keep bloating at bay. Try mixing:
½ cup coconut water (for potassium)
½ teaspoon sea salt (for sodium balance)
½ lemon juice (for digestion support)
8-12 oz water (for hydration)
Sip this before breakfast to set the tone for better digestion all day long!
2. Eat at Consistent Meal Times
Your gut thrives on routine. When you eat at inconsistent times, your digestion can slow down, leading to bloating and sluggishness. Eating at regular intervals helps regulate stomach acid, enzymes, and gut motility—aka, keeps things moving smoothly.
Try sticking to three balanced meals a day with plenty of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Skipping meals or sporadic eating can stress your digestive system and lead to—you guessed it—more bloating.
3. Check Your Thyroid Labs
Your thyroid plays a huge role in digestion and gut motility. If it’s underactive (hello, sluggish digestion and constipation), bloating can become a persistent issue. If you’re dealing with stubborn bloat, low energy, or weight fluctuations, ask your provider to check:
TSH
Free T3
Free T4
Reverse T3
Thyroid antibodies (TPO & TG)
If you don’t have a practitioner that will order this for you (or you’re looking for a new one), apply to work with me! I have ordered this for hundreds of women!
4. Remove Gut Infections
If you feel bloated all the time, even when eating “healthy” foods, there might be an underlying gut infection at play. Bacterial overgrowth, parasites, or yeast imbalances can cause chronic bloating, food sensitivities, and digestive distress.
Testing is key here—guessing won’t cut it! A functional stool test can reveal what’s going on inside your gut so you can properly address any infections and finally get relief. I use GI MAP with any clients struggling with constant GI distress.
Bloating isn’t just an annoying inconvenience—it’s a sign your body needs better support. By adding a mineral mocktail to your morning, eating on a consistent schedule, checking your thyroid, and addressing any gut infections, you’ll set yourself up for a bloat-free, energized summer.
Start now, and by the time summer rolls around, you’ll feel lighter, more confident, and ready to enjoy every moment—without the bloat!
