Post-Gathering Reset Day — How to Reboot Your Gut, Mood, and Energy in 24 Hours

You wake up feeling heavy, maybe puffy, maybe foggy. That’s your cue to start slow.

• Drink water before coffee. Aim for 16–20 oz first thing.
   

• Add a pinch of salt or electrolytes to restore minerals lost from salty or sugary foods.
   

• Try lemon water or warm tea (ginger or peppermint) to calm your stomach.
   

• Take 5 minutes to stretch, breathe, or walk outside—sunlight helps reset your circadian rhythm.
   

💬 Think of it as refilling your tank before your brain gets back in gear.

Skipping meals after overindulging might feel logical—but it backfires. Your metabolism and mood both crash.

Go for light, balanced meals:

• Breakfast: Greek yogurt + berries + a sprinkle of oats.
   

• Lunch: Brothy soup, leafy greens, and lean protein.
   

• Snack: Handful of nuts or apple slices with peanut butter.
   

🩵 Focus on fiber, protein, and hydration instead of restriction.

Gut reset goal: support digestion, not “detox” it.

A short walk does wonders for digestion and mood.

• Aim for 15–20 minutes outside or light yoga.
   

• Movement stimulates your gut and clears brain fog.
   

• Keep caffeine minimal after noon to reset sleep tonight.
   

If you’re feeling drained, think “circulation,” not “calorie burn.”

End your reset day with calm, not guilt.

• Keep dinner simple: roasted veggies, brown rice, or salmon.
   

• Shut down screens an hour before bed.
   

• Try a magnesium supplement or herbal tea.
   

• Write one sentence about something you’re grateful for—this boosts serotonin naturally.
   

💤 Sleep is your body’s actual detox mode. Give it time to work.

If you treat your body kindly for just one day, it knows what to do next.
No green juice marathons. No fasting apps. Just balance.

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