Get Summer Beach-bod Ready (Sort Of) and Feel Beautiful From the Inside Out
Let’s set the record straight. When we say “Summer beach-bod ready,” we’re not talking about punishing workouts, crash diets, or squeezing into swimsuits like your life depends on it. This is not your standard “summer shred” post.
Instead, we’re talking about the kind of glow that starts from the inside. The kind of reset that helps you feel lighter, clearer, more vibrant, with or without the sarong. Because when you're in menopause, the best kind of “ready” is the kind where your bloating is gone, your energy is back, and you can zip up your shorts without needing a lie-down.
That, ladies, is what we call a Hello Mimi beach bod!
So how do you get there? Not through green juice and guilt. But through a gentle, hormone-loving detox that supports your body from the inside out. Let’s dive in.
The Truth About Midlife Bloat, Brain Fog, and Belly Fat
If you've hit your 40s or 50s and suddenly feel like your body has changed overnight, you're not imagining it. That sluggish digestion, stubborn weight gain, puffy face, and "blah" feeling? It’s not a lack of motivation. It’s menopause.
Here’s what’s going on:
Estrogen and progesterone are doing a slow dance - declining, fluctuating, and throwing off your balance
Your liver is working overtime to clear excess hormones, stress chemicals, alcohol, and toxins
Your metabolism has taken a nap, and digestion is slower
Stress is through the roof, and cortisol loves to store belly fat
Sleep is sketchy at best, and your energy is running on fumes
Cue: that “inflated balloon” feeling, unpredictable moods, and the sneaky snack cravings at 9pm. Have you heard that before?
Here’s the thing - your body isn’t broken. It just needs support.
Why a Gentle Detox Is the Reset You Didn't Know You Needed during Menopause
Let’s talk about detoxing. Not the kind with activated charcoal and 600-calorie days. We’re talking about a real reset. The kind that helps your body clear out what it doesn’t need and bring back what makes you feel good.
Detoxing during menopause matters more than ever. That’s because your detox pathways, especially your liver and gut, are under more pressure than they’ve ever been. Hormonal changes create more metabolic waste. Add in life’s usual toxins (wine, caffeine, stress, sugar, processed food, and that mystery takeaway), and your body starts waving a white flag.
Symptoms like:
Bloating
Fatigue
Joint pain
Low mood
Brain fog
Weight gain (especially around the middle)
are often signs that your systems are overwhelmed and your body needs detoxing. That’s where a proper reset comes in.
But Wait, Why Not Just Do A Juice Cleanse?
Ah yes. The juice cleanse. We’ve all been there. Day one: excited. Day two: starving. Day three: rage-y and wondering if chewing is overrated.
Here’s why juice fasts don’t work long term, especially in menopause:
They spike your blood sugar and make you crash
They put extra stress on your adrenals
They lack fiber, which is key for estrogen elimination
They don’t support your protein needs, and muscle loss = slower metabolism
They leave you feeling depleted, not empowered
You don’t need fewer calories. You need more nourishment, smarter habits, and a whole lot of hydration, movement, and rest.
How to Actually Feel Beach-bod Ready (No Crunches Required)
Here’s what works. Our 7-Day Menopause Reset is built on the foundations of real food, gentle movement, hormone support, and nervous system calm. It’s designed for women in menopause who are ready to feel clearer, lighter, and more like themselves - fast.
Step 1: Feed Your Body, Don’t Fight It
With so many overly processed, nutrient poor foods in our modern diets, what we eat can actually cause more harm than good when it comes to menopause symptoms. Fear not however, there are a few things you can do to help get more nutritional bang for your buck and use food as your ally in the detox process (and yes, they’re all apart of our 7 day reset)
Ditch the processed stuff, sugar spikes, and caffeine overload
Embrace protein at every meal to support muscle and satiety
Add fiber-rich foods like leafy greens, lentils, berries, and flaxseed to support digestion and estrogen clearance
Include good fats (like yummy avocado) to keep hormones happy
Our ethos isn’t about creating more food restrictions. It’s about removing the noise and bringing in the nourishment your body is actually craving, helping to balance your hormones from the inside out.
Step 2: Move a Little, Often
Forget bootcamps, menopause is a time to really tap into movement that makes you feel good, strong and confident at a time in your life when it's easy to feel the opposite. The most important thing to remember?? It doesn’t matter what it looks like. As long as you're moving your body and enjoying it, your body is reaping the rewards.
Go for a centering morning walk to take some time for you before your day begins
Try 10-minute yoga flows
Stretching and Pilates
Dance breaks in the kitchen to your favourite tunes!
Movement helps your body release toxins, boost lymph flow, support your metabolism - even in short bursts AND boost those feel good endorphins that will help you enjoy your beach time because you genuinely feel good in your body. Our reset includes gentle, beginner-friendly yoga that will help you get moving again while taking care of your joints and supporting your body’s natural detox processes!
Step 3: Sleep Like a Queen (or at Least a Well-Rested Auntie)
Menopause messes with your sleep. But detoxing helps release those sleep disrupting toxins that your body may be holding on to and give your body the conditions it needs to rest effectively. Here’s what you can do to start the sleep reset process:
Reduce alcohol and caffeine
Move your phone out of your bedroom (we know, this can be tough but it’s so worth it!)
Leave a notepad by your bed and write down worries, thoughts or anxieties that might be keeping you stuck thinking as you’re trying to fall asleep
Use meditation to shift your nervous system into rest mode
Sleep is when your body detoxes most effectively so when you miss a night, it can cause toxic overwhelm, stress and frustration to build up in your system. Giving your body the right kind of support - like the steps listed above or going deeper and giving your body a full reset - is crucial to clearing mental fog, reducing inflammation in the body and feeling truly rested again.
Step 4: Soothe Your Nervous System (Because Stress Isn’t Just in Your Head)
Menopause isn’t just a hormonal shift, it’s a mental and emotional one too. And when stress, frustration, or overwhelm start piling up, your body feels it. A well-supported detox doesn’t just clear the physical stuff, it helps you process what you’ve been holding onto mentally and emotionally.
Here’s what you can do to give your nervous system a well-deserved breather:
Try simple breathwork or body-based calming techniques to shift out of “fight or flight”
Use emotional release tools to help you process real-time stress without bottling it up
Journal to clear mental clutter and give your thoughts somewhere to land
Practice daily gratitude (even just one sentence) to reconnect with your body in a kinder, more grounded way
When your nervous system feels calmer, it becomes easier to soothe cravings, handle emotional ups and downs, and move through menopause with more ease and clarity. A few small shifts here can create a ripple effect of calm throughout your entire body, and SPOILER ALERT, we cover all these techniques in the 7 Day Reset to give you the tools you need to create long term change in how you feel.
What Happens After 7 Days?
All of these pillars form the foundation of our cleanse protocol and after just 7 days, you will have created a routine of simple, daily habits that will support your body and yourself in a whole new way. You will have experienced and gained access to a whole range of tools and practices that you can return to again and again when you need emotional, mental or physical support. You will have achieved 7 days of commitment to yourself and to feeling better!
Most women feel:
Lighter (and not just on the scale)
Less bloated
More mentally clear
Calmer and more grounded
Back in tune with their body’s cues
Your skin glows. Your cravings ease. Your belly feels flatter. And the best part? You’re not starving or exhausted. You’re reset.
Real Talk: This Isn’t About the Beach
You may have noticed by now that this was never really about going to the beach. It’s about walking into summer, or any season, feeling clear, strong and confident in your own skin. It’s about putting on the dress, taking the photo, planning the trip, and feeling more like you. It’s about saying no to diets and yes to support.
At Hello Mimi, we believe menopause is a chance to rewrite the rules with joy, with wisdom, with a fridge full of food that loves you back and a pocket full of tools you can use again and again when you’re in need of support.
Our 7-Day Menopause Reset is your starting point. No gimmicks. No fasting. Just real support for a body in transition.
Ready to glow from the inside out?
Here’s what you can expect from your Reset:
Our signature 7-day detox protocol, including daily habits that will create the foundations for better health well into the future
A complete 3-day active cleansing meal plan and recipes that will support detoxification and hormonal balance without deprivation
Beginner friendly movement practices and stress reduction techniques to help you find more calm, balance and connection.
Emotional processing tools, mindset practices and journaling prompts to get you feeling clearer, lighter and more like you again.
A supportive community that’s with you every step of the way.
It’s time to feel lighter, brighter, and back in your body again.
Beach or no beach - this reset is for you.
Disclaimer:
At Hello Mimi, we’re here to support and empower you with education, encouragement, and practical tools but we’re not a substitute for personalised medical advice. The information in this blog is for general guidance only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, diet, or supplements especially if you're managing a condition or taking medication.