Why I Did a Plant-Based Digestive Reset For Better Digestion (And What I’m Doing Differently This Time)

Why I Needed a Digestive Reset

For weeks, my body was sending me signals I could no longer ignore:

• Bloating that wouldn’t entirely go away,
• Gas with strong, unpleasant odors,
• A heavy, uncomfortable feeling in my belly,
• Brain fog,
• Not a good sleep quality.

Nothing dramatic on paper. But enough to feel that something was off in my body.

And when the digestion is off, everything feels harder: Training. Focus. Mood. Motivation.

So instead of pushing through, I chose to pause.

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My First Idea (And Why I Changed It)

At first, I thought about doing:

• A 10-day raw vegan reset.

But after thinking it through, I knew it wasn’t the right move for me.

Because:

• Ten days felt too long and stressful.
• Eating fully raw would make it hard to meet my protein needs, and I didn’t want to stop training or feel weak at the gym.
• I knew I would get bored eating raw for ten straight days.
• It would require buying a lot of raw foods and I didn't want to spend too much money
• And staying raw for that long would be difficult to balance with my normal routine, family life, and kids.

So I asked myself a better question:

What is the shortest, most effective way I can reset my digestion?

The answer that came up was a three-day juice cleanse. We were on Thursday, so this was a perfect plan for the 3 days of the week left.

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The 3-Day Juice Reset I Chose

A 3-day juice cleanse for digestion felt like the right balance:

• Long enough to give my gut a break.
• Short enough to stay grounded in real life.
• Flexible enough to include salads or soup if needed.

I followed guidance from Stavic Movement, which focuses on gentle detoxification rather than extremes.

The goal is simple:

• Reduce digestive load.
• Flood the body with hydration and micronutrients.
• Let digestion calm down naturally.

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The Juice Cleanse Structure

Core Guidelines

• Up to 5 fresh juices per day.
• Simple fruit and vegetable combinations.
• Hydration throughout the day.
• Optional vegetable soup or salad.

No starvation. No punishment.

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The Juices I’m Making

Here’s what my days looked like.

Morning

• Ash gourd juice
  Traditionally used to support digestion and cooling.

Midday Juices

• ABC Juice
  Beetroot, apple, carrot.
• Orange, carrot, ginger juice
  Warming and energizing.
• Green juice
  Apple, cucumber, mint. Very refreshing and light.

Evening

• Either a simple vegetable soup, or
• A large salad, no grains.

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Real Life Check-In (Days 1 and 2)

I want to be transparent because real life is not about perfection.

Day 1

• I had the ash gourd in the morning and orange/carrot/ginger juice during the day.
• For dinner, I chose a salad instead of soup.
• The dressing had oil, so it was technically off-plan.

Even with that, my digestion already felt lighter.

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Day 2

This day was harder. I even thought about quitting. Asking myself who needs a 3-day juice cleanse anyway?

• I felt much hungrier on that day.
• I had the ash gourd juice in the morning still and
• added a vegetable soup at lunch, it included a store bought tomato sauce that contained some oil.
• I ate it with some corn tortillas and plantain chips.

Almost immediately, I noticed:

• My nose started running.
• A mild headache appeared.
• My stomach started to feel weird.

That moment confirmed something important:

My body is right at its limit. Even small deviations show up fast.

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What I’m Eating Tonight and Tomorrow

Tonight’s Salad

A big, grounding salad:

• Lettuce and spring greens,
• Corn,
• Baked potatoes,
• Fresh Peppers,
• Artichoke,
• Cucumber,
• A light, creamy miso-style dressing.

Comforting, filling, and digestion-friendly.

Tomorrow

• Juices earlier in the day.
• One large salad for lunch.
• No tortillas.
• No oil.

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How I Feel After 1.5 Days

This is the part that surprised me the most.

Already, I noticed:

• Better sleep.
• Less brain fog.
• More mental clarity.
• A calmer belly.
• Stable, steady energy.

Everyone in my house has been sick recently. So far, I’m not.

I genuinely believe this kind of digestive reset helps my body:

• Conserve energy.
• Support immunity.
• Reduce internal stress.

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This Is Not About Weight Loss

This 3-day juice cleanse for digestion is not about losing weight.

It’s about:

• Giving digestion a break.
• Reducing inflammation.
• Reconnecting with how food feels in my body.
• Resetting my baseline.

Weight loss will come later, through structure and consistency, not restriction.

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How I’m Transitioning Back to Normal Eating

This part matters just as much as the cleanse itself.

Days 4 to 6

• Whole foods.
• Overnight Oatmeal for breakfast.
• Big salad for lunch.
• Light soup for dinner.
• Easily digestible carbs.
• Gradual protein reintroduction.

Days 6 to 14

• Back to my structured routine.
• Lowering my calories to 1300 calories per day.
• Keeping 105g of protein daily.
• Clean, high-volume meals.
• Gym training 3 times per week.

Long-Term Goal

• Reach 110 lbs.
• Maximize fat loss.
• Maintain and build lean muscle.
• Feel good while doing it.

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Final Thoughts

This reset reminded me of something simple but powerful:

Your body is always communicating. You just have to slow down enough to hear it.

This 3-day juice cleanse for digestion was my way of supporting my body without extremes.

If you’re bloated, foggy, or reactive to foods, maybe you don’t need more discipline.

Maybe you just need a pause.

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Your Turn

Have you ever tried a short juice cleanse for digestion or a gentle food reset?
Share your experience and questions in the comments.