Reset Your Body This Spring

The winter month makes most people feel more tired than they're used to feeling. The 
cold winter season tends to make the days seem longer, making people feel lethargic. 
When spring comes, the energetic difference is very noticeable as energy begins to be 
restored. However, many find themselves looking back and seeing how those cold 
months of slowed activities, Thanksgiving, and Christmas celebration have impacted 
their physical body. Weight gain around this time is incredibly common. Fortunately, 
there are several ways to give the body a good reset for spring.  
 
Salt Water Flush  
 
A salt water flush is an excellent way to give the body a good startup. A lot of people 
may notice that their body is not functioning at its optimal potential. This could be 
because the body isn't ridding of waste properly. The Saltwater flush ensures that the 
colon is flushed of any toxins that the body is holding onto. This flush will improve 
digestion and alleviate any bloating one may have.  
 
Ingredients:  

2 tsps. Himalayan pink salt
32 oz. Water
1 tsp. Lemon juice

Juice Fasting  
 
Juicing fruits and vegetables can help give you any minerals and nutrients you might 
have missed out on in winter. Juicing your fruits and vegetables allows for those 
nutrients to distribute throughout your body much faster. Another benefit of juicing is 
that it gives your digestive system a little break. Juice fasting isn't necessarily meant for 
long term use as it entails a lack of fiber to the body, but it's great to use for a few days 
at a time for starters. Below is a juice recipe that is sure to boost energy levels.  
 
Ingredients:  
• 1/2 pineapple chopped  
• 3 -4 mint leaves  
• 1 apple diced  
• 4 medium carrots  
 
More HIIT  
 
HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training and involves alternating between 
intervals of high cardio and low-intermediate exercise. The idea is that HIIT makes sure 
the body burns more calories and fat even after the workout as your metabolism is 
gradually accelerating. There are so many innovative ways to incorporate some HIIT 
into your workout routine. For example, if you regularly go for hikes, try to structure in 
some HIIT by sprinting a portion of the hike and then walking another portion. A more 
specific HIIT routine would be as follows:  
 
Instructions:  
1) Sprint as fast as you can for 30 seconds.  
2) Walk slowly for 30 seconds.  
3) Repeat for 30 minutes to complete routine.  
 
The transition from winter to spring can be difficult for many people to make, but it 
doesn't have to be. There are several ways to optimize physical health and reset the 
body for the new spring season.
