How I Used My Anti-Inflammatory Plan to Feel Less Bloated in Just One Week (And What I’m Doing Next)

Bloating and inflammation are such common issues, and after diving deeper into how food impacts my body and lymphatic system, I decided to try an anti-inflammatory meal plan for a week. I wanted to see if focusing on gut-supporting, anti-inflammatory foods could help me feel less bloated and more energetic and spoiler alert: it really did!

Here’s a sneak peek of one of the dinners from my plan — simple, nourishing, and perfect for busy days.

My First Week Check-In

I followed the plan about 80-90% of the time. Keeping it real, I had an evening with family plans and a night out, so it wasn’t 100%, but I’m a big believer in improving where you can without giving up all the joys of life. Alongside this, I squeezed in a session of my signature sculpt treatment and made a conscious effort to drink more water throughout the week. By the end of the week, I’d lost 1kg and felt noticeably less bloated. I also found myself generally more comfortable and lighter in my stomach area.

What I’ll Do Going Forward

I don’t personally like sticking to one strict plan for too long because it just doesn’t suit me - though I know for many, it works really well! Over the next 6 weeks, I’m focusing on another fat loss phase with a goal to drop around 3kg. Having deepened my understanding of how the lymphatic system, gut health, and brain all connect, I’m committed to maintaining many of the anti-inflammatory habits from this meal plan. These habits support not just physical wellness, but also mental clarity and overall balance. That said, I’ll be mixing things up now and then to keep it enjoyable and flexible, especially when it comes to fitting in meals that work with my summer social life.

Weekly Habits I Can’t Go Without

To keep feeling my best, have energy, and minimise bloating, these are my non-negotiables:

• Daily supplements: Right now I’m taking magnesium, berberine, probiotics daily, and always start my morning with marine collagen.

• Nature walks: Most days I get outside for at least a 20-minute walk. For me, fresh air and nature give my mental clarity a boost more than the treadmill (though sometimes treadmill works when I’m pressed for time). I’m aiming for at least 10k steps every day.

• Lymphatic activation: I’ve built my 5 minute lymphatic drainage routine into my daily shower so it’s easy to remember and consistent, no extra effort needed. I also use my dry brush at least twice a week before showering to give my lymphatic system an extra boost.

If you’re a current or past client and have been struggling with bloating or inflammation, this meal plan might be just what you need to reset and feel lighter. Even following it for a few days or up to two weeks can make a difference! I’d love to support you on this journey and hear how it works for you. If you want me to send you the full plan, just reach out with a quick message on Instagram DM saying “GOODBYE BLOAT”, and I’ll get it over to you ASAP 🖤.

Love and Lymph, Daisy X