After a few hours out with friends either at the bars or one too many insomnia cookies, your body can feel sluggish and bloated. While we want these feelings to go away as soon as we feel them, with enough time they will but we’ve found some ways that might speed up the process.
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While we were going to tell you all about juice cleanses (we have for the past three articles), we decided to swap it out with a traditional smoothie. Whether fruity, sweet or savory is your drink of choice, Smoothie King has it in multiple locations around Tuscaloosa. As an added bonus, you can add protein or wellness powder to your drink, which makes for an excellent post-workout drink.
This might be obvious, but a good salad and an even better soup will cheer you right up. After two Advil and a cup of water of course. With their half and half combo, you can get half a salad, a cup of soup and a side for a little under $20. If you’re a MyPanera rewards member, you can also add a bakery item for 99 cents. (We suggest the classic chocolate chip cookie). They also offer quite a few teas, coffees and sugar-free drink options.
Homestyle chicken noodle soup and strawberry poppyseed salad with chicken.
The University of Alabama’s Recreation Center or Planet Fitness. Now before you complain about having to get out of bed, a brisk walk can not only decrease bloating but release enough endorphins to put that pep back in your step. Even weight lifting can speed up your metabolism enough to burn off a few of those extra calories. Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, and TikTok, so you never miss another step to “Becoming That Girl.”
