Reset Week: Survival Guide

This week is about more than just bloat, breakouts, or cravings. Yes, if you’re doing this to lose weight—amazing, and you will. But I challenge you to go a step further.

Are there habits you’ve been wanting to break? Bigger health goals you’ve been putting off? A version of yourself you’ve been waiting to step into? The bigger and more meaningful your “WHY,” the easier it is to commit.

For example, it’s hard for me to hold a squat just for a nice ass. Butttt when I remind myself I’m holding it so I can do hard things—and show up stronger for the people I love—it becomes a no-brainer. That mindset shift is everything.

This reset week isn’t easy, so getting clear on your intention will keep you going and make it easier. The more clear we are in our heads, the fewer excuses our brain can have. 

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Use This Week to Create New Habits

One of the best parts of reset week is that you get so much brain space back when you’re not constantly planning or thinking about your next meal. This week opens the door for other things to take up your headspace, and the potential to create new healthy habits. 

This is the perfect time to experiment with:

• Morning meditation
  
• Journaling (you can start with just one page in the morning)
  
• Getting sun first thing in the morning
  
• Daily walks (even 10 minutes)
  
• Reaching out to people you’ve been meaning to connect with
• Starting a good book
• Getting into a good podcast
  

What’s one small habit you’ve been wanting to start? Use this week to try it on.

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Self-Reflection Prompts for the Week

If it feel right, take a few minutes each day to check in with yourself using one of these prompts:

• What is one area of your life where you feel like you’re standing in your own way?
  
• Are there any promises you’ve been breaking with yourself? What would it look like to rebuild that trust?
  
• What’s one thing you’ve been avoiding that you know would make your life better?
  
• Who haven’t you reached out to lately that’s been on your heart?
  
• What does your highest self do that your current self avoids? What’s one step you can take toward becoming her?
  

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PROLON Tips

• Put the bar in the freezer – #1 prolon hack, this will make the bar so much more satisfying.
  
• Drink a ton of water – like, obnoxious amounts. It helps with hunger, energy, and detox.
  
• Stay busy – make plans, go for walks, organize something… anything to keep your mind off food.
  
• Savor everything – slow down and really experience the soups and snacks. This process really helps reshape the way I appreciate food. 
  
• Don’t skip the tea – it’s cozy and it feels like a nice ritual. I try to really slow down and be present and mindful whenever I’m eating/drinking this week.
  
• Let yourself rest – you might feel tired. That’s normal. Your body is literally working on itself. You can’t spell reset without rest…sort of
  

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Colonic Tips

• Hydrate ahead of time – I drink tons of water before, stop drinking an hour before,  and then make sure to pee before we start.
  
• Post-colonic, go gentle – stick with soups, herbal tea, cooked veggies, and brothy soups.
  
• Avoid raw foods right after – they can feel intense on a freshly cleared-out system.
  
• Don’t schedule anything high-pressure right after – give yourself a little time to rest and rehydrate. I’m usually really relaxed after my colonics and like to go home, shower, and get in bed.
  
• Bring cozy clothes – I like to wear a cozy sweatshirt so I’m warm, and it feels so good to change back into sweats and a big hoodie.
  

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Hot Yoga Tips

• Go early in the day if possible – esp ecially if you’re on ProLon, so you can rest later.
  
• Bring electrolytes – For me half yoga is half the workout, half the hydrating. I bring a huge water bottle full of ice and electrolytes.

• Don’t overdo it – take a child’s pose. Lay down. The goal is detox, get into your own brain, and reset. This is not the time to be the star of the class.
  
• Hair in a bun – sweaty hair tangles FAST in a hot room. I like to bring a wet brush to detangle afterwards and use a headband to keep sweat from my face.
  
• Use it for mental clarity – set an intention or work through something while you move. I usually go to hot yoga with something I want clarity on and always leave feeling clearer. 
• Pack your skin care: I wash my face immediately after class and always bring an antibacterial wipe/sunscreen so my skin doesn’t suffer.
  

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Hair Oiling Tips

• Apply on dry hair and leave it for hours – or overnight with a towel on your pillow.
  
• Double shampoo – this is key to getting the oil out without feeling greasy after. I like to use a scalp scrub then a regular shampoo.
  
• Use a scalp brush or give yourself a head massage – it stimulates circulation and feels amazing.
  
• Warm the oil slightly before applying – makes it spread easier and feel more spa-like.
  
• Throw it in before a sauna session – deep conditioning while you sweat, love multi-tasking. Again, a good time to wear a headband so it doesn’t get on your face.
  

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Sauna / Sauna Blanket Tips

• Hydrate before + after – So, so, so much water is the general theme. Electrolytes and ice make it more desirable for me. 
• Dry brush – helps stimulate lymphatic drainage and a fun activity to do in the sauna
  
• Wipe sweat off mid-session – it helps your body keep releasing toxins.
  
• Bring a book or podcast – it’s nice to distract yourself so you’re not just thinking about how hot you are. I also like to stretch while I’m in the Sauna.
  
• Shower after (cool water if possible) – helps close pores and resets your nervous system.
  

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EMS Tips

• Go lighter if you’re on ProLon – you’re not fueling for a hard workout, so listen to your body.
  
• Focus on glutes and core – great way to keep everything lifted and tight while also not exerting a ton of energy and keeping it low impact.
  
• Hydrate post-session – it helps flush out lactic acid and minimizes soreness.
  
• Stretch or sauna after – It is so important to stretch after all strength training workouts. Stretching is what helps build long lean muscle.
  

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Diurex Tips

• Only use it if you know you’re retaining water – not just for “feeling skinny.” This can be dehydrating so this is a last resort situation.
  
• Take it at night – so you wake up and flush everything out. If you take it during the day expect to be peeing a lot.
  
• Drink even more water – Diurex can dehydrate you fast.
  
• Think of it as a tool, not a habit – use it intentionally and sparingly. I really only use this around my period if I need to be in a bathing suit or im uncomfortable from water retention.
  

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Water Tips (because it deserves its own section)

• Start every morning with 16 oz. – before coffee, before anything, just make it a habit.
  
• Add lemon + sea salt – natural electrolyte boost without needing a mix. I love the taste of electrolytes but if you haven’t found one, this is nature’s electrolyte.
  
• Carry a big bottle everywhere – make it annoying NOT to drink.
  
• Use a straw – it’s weird but most people drink more water that way.
  
• Track it – even loosely. Set a goal and hit it daily during reset week.