Here are 30 days of things I actually do myself. Not perfectly, not every single day—but these are habits I come back to time and time again. They work. And if you give each one a go, I promise by the end of the month, you’ll feel like a whole new woman.

Day 1: Start the day with a 10-minute gentle stretching routine before getting out of bed 

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Day 2: Drink 2 liters of water throughout the day (keep a marked water bottle nearby)

Day 3: Do 30 squats while the kettle boils for morning coffee

Day 4: Take a 15-minute lunchtime walk outside, focusing on deep breathing

Day 5: End your shower with 30 seconds of cold water (amazing for circulation and energy!)

Day 6: Write down 3 things you're grateful for before bed

Day 7: Complete a 10-minute guided meditation for hormone balance

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Day 8: Do a 5 minute ab challenge

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Day 9: Send voice notes to 3 friends you haven't connected with lately

Day 10: Set a firm cutoff for eating at 7pm to support better digestion overnight

Day 11: Schedule one coffee date with a friend for the upcoming week

Day 12: Stop all caffeine intake after midday to support better sleep

Day 13: Clear your email inbox completely (or at least organise it into folders)

Day 14: Read one chapter of a fiction book before bed instead of scrolling

Day 15: Keep your phone out of the bedroom overnight (I use an old-fashioned alarm clock)

Day 16: Complete a 15-minute strength training workout focusing on major muscle groups

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Day 17: Prepare a weekly meal plan that includes leafy greens and healthy fats daily

Day 18: Practice a 5-minute facial massage with your skincare routine (great for lymphatic drainage)

Day 19: Take a yoga session try this - https://carafitness.co.uk/programs/sarah-yoga-int-4-e0c43c 

Day 20: Limit daily coffee intake to maximum 3 cups (I've switched my afternoon drink to herbal tea)

Day 21: Clean the kitchen completely before bed (waking up to a clean space feels amazing!)

Day 22: Take a magnesium supplement before bed to support sleep and muscle recovery

Day 23: Spend 10 minutes in the morning sunlight to regulate your circadian rhythm

Day 24: Write tomorrow's to-do list before bed to clear your mind

Day 25: Call one friend for a proper catch-up conversation

Day 26: Set out your workout clothes the night before to remove morning barriers

Day 27: Practice 5 minutes of deep breathing exercises when feeling overwhelmed

Day 28: Take 5 minutes to massage your face with a gua sha tool or jade roller

Day 29: Practice a positive affirmation while showering ("I am strong, capable, and balanced")

Day 30: Go to bed by 10pm with a technology curfew starting at 9pm

BURN FAT, NOT BURN OUT

April's new plan!

Stress makes belly fat stick—but by balancing hormones, managing stress, and training smarter, you can finally break the cycle. This isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about giving your body what it actually needs.