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Here’s how to slash 7 pounds of bloat. And I’m not even kidding. 

If you have the “C” (= constipation) form of Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Inflammatory Bowel Disease, there is a very good chance that your jeans are fitting tighter and scale creeping upwards.

It’s zero fun, and I know because I WAS you.

But here’s the thing – it won’t always be this way….at least it doesn’t have to be.

It’s likely not even “real” weight, but instead “bloat” weight (then again, it might be real weight gain).

That’s common but not normal and not comfortable.

I know. I have been there time-and-time again.

Sometimes it was even hard to breathe, and in those moments I was always overtaken with extreme anxiety.

But as soon as I’d start feeling better and healing was happening, pounds of bloat would slash immediately.

And because I fully recognize that most of you reading this are wanting help, I’m going to share what I’ve done to help.

If you want to skip all of this and just get to the good stuff, check out the Quick Gut Detox.

Life. Changing.

7 Pounds De-Bloat

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1 – It takes work

What happens when you “diet all week” and “binge all weekend” on booze and junk foods?

Besides killing your immune system and messing with your hormones, you only kind-of-sort-of get results (assuming “losing weight” is your goal result).

Please remember, gut healing doesn’t work if you kind-of-sort-of work (<– many tips in there)

2 – The tried-n-true Gutsy Bible teachings

Actually, yes!

What I teach and preach in A Gutsy Girl’s Bible contains all the things I personally do when something is not right with my gut. 

And, in fact, THAT is the basis for the 21-day Quick Gut Detox. Every single thing in the program are the exact things I did to get massive + massively quick results.

3 – L-glutamine

I start by taking 1/2 – 1 Tablespoon of L-glutamine each day.

And then I mix it with water and about 1/4-1/2 teaspoon vitamin C powder.

L-glutamine is known to aid in the gut lining healing process, and when I mix it with the vitamin C, it helps with constipation.

If you like this idea, you can also make my lovely constipation lemonade. 

4 – Juice

I juice greens (with minimal fruit, since I already tend to eat super ripe bananas at least 2 times a day) almost every single day. 

If you’re interested in trying this, here are a couple more articles you might want to peruse:

• 6 Best Juice Recipes for Gut Health {Episode 67, Bites #15}
• Celery Juice vs Celery Smoothie (+ how to make them)

5 – Bikram Yoga

While healing my gut, I began going to Bikram Yoga.

It helped me find comfort in the uncomfortable.

Beyond that, I know it is helping heal my gut.

Why and how? For 90 minutes, the only thing I am focused on is myself, my breath and taking care of me – in those moments. I have told you a million times how stress is killing your gut healing.

I cannot emphasize this enough; for you and for me.

Bikram Yoga is addressing this tenfold for me. Additionally, the poses we practice through Bikram Yoga are phenomenal for the entire digestive system.

Between that and the heat, my body (and my mind) feels like they are constantly detoxifying.

6 – Fat

I eat a lot of it. Yes, pure fat.

If this scares you, you might not be ready to fully heal. If you are restrictive and calorie counting, your gut is likely not truly healing.

Ironically, though, you will likely still drop some pounds (if you actually need to).

What kind of fat am I eating?

Animal fat, coconut oil, coconut butter, the “gelatin” from my homemade chicken bone broth, olive oil, cod liver oil, avocado and a few raw nuts here and there.

7 – Bonus: Beast Mode vs. Kind Mode

As a special bonus, check out these 2 ways to get rid of belly bloat.

I promise you it’s the real deal.

Keep in Mind

This is not a weight loss thing, necessarily.

BUT weight loss and inflammation DO go hand-in-hand. And if you’re wondering how long it will take? I’ve broken it down for you HERE.

But guess what? When you go from an uncomfortable and miserable place (image taken on July 3, 2013):

To a place where you can breathe, find peace, joy, and happiness….

Suddenly, it all makes sense why we would ever engage in TRULY healing the gut.

I found this quote from Dr. Natasha Campbell,

Medical doctors are the last people on Earth one should ask for nutritional advice. There is no training in nutrition in medical schools, so your doctor knows no more than any lay person, who derives their knowledge about food from food industry advertisements in the mainstream media. 

She said it, not me.

But if you believe it, and you are truly ready, willing and able to start healing, know that you can.

If you liked this post, you might also enjoy:

1. Weight Loss Through Optimal Gut Health
2. Start Here
3. Why You Might be Bloated and Constipated

Updated in 2024: I’m STILL bloat free and since writing this post have been through it all. Read my full story HERE.

Xox,
SKH