Holistic Summer Weight Release Tips for Releasing Unwanted Pounds and Inches (Without the Stress!)
- vibelivingwomen
- May 6
- 4 min read
Summer is a beautiful invitation to reconnect with your body, nature, and the intuitive wisdom that lives within you. For many women over 40, summer also brings up the desire to feel lighter — in body, spirit, and energy. But what if we shifted the focus from "losing weight" to releasing what no longer serves us?
Releasing pounds and inches can be a gentle, joyful process when you embrace holistic wellness. Here are some powerful, soul-nourishing summer fitness tips to help you feel vibrant, intuitive, beautiful, and empowered — the V.I.B.E. way!
1. Start Your Day with Movement That Feels Good
Skip the punishing early-morning workouts and start your summer days with movement that brings you joy:
A sunrise walk while listening to affirmations or uplifting music
Gentle yoga or stretching on your patio
Dancing barefoot in your kitchen
Movement should be a celebration of your body, not a punishment for what you ate. When you honor your body with joyful motion, your metabolism naturally responds.
2. Use Breathwork and Meditation to De-Stress
Stress can lead to stubborn belly fat and emotional eating. Just 10 minutes of deep breathing or guided meditation can:
Lower cortisol (your stress hormone)
Increase mental clarity
Help your body shift from "fight or flight" to "rest and digest"
Try this simple technique: Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. Repeat 5 times, especially before meals.
3. Nourish Your Body with Cooling, Detoxifying Foods
Summer is the season to release toxins and bloat with high-water-content foods:
Cucumbers, watermelon, berries, leafy greens, celery, and citrus
Herbal teas like peppermint, hibiscus, and dandelion
Add a pinch of sea salt and fresh lemon to your water for natural electrolytes
These foods help you stay hydrated, support liver detox, and reduce inflammation — all essential for releasing inches.
4. Cycle Your Fitness With the Moon and Sun
Tap into the rhythms of nature by syncing your workouts with moon phases and daylight:
New Moon: Gentle stretching, planning goals
Waxing Moon: Cardio, strength training
Full Moon: High-energy movement (dance, Zumba)
Waning Moon: Yoga, walking, reflective practices
Listening to nature’s cycles reduces burnout and supports sustainable transformation.
5. Visualize and Speak It Into Existence
Your thoughts and words shape your reality. Speak to your body with love and gratitude:
"I am releasing what no longer serves me."
"I move with ease and joy."
"Every day, I feel stronger and more vibrant."
Try journaling this affirmation daily:“This summer, I choose to release weight, resistance, and limitations — and rise into my most radiant self.”
6. Incorporate Essential Oils Into Your Fitness Routine
Oils like grapefruit, peppermint, lemon, and cypress support:
Detoxification
Lymphatic drainage
Energy and circulation
Apply diluted oils to your belly, thighs, or wrists before a workout. Inhale deeply as you set an intention for your movement.
7. Make Water Your Sacred Ally
Drinking enough water is essential for weight release, but let’s elevate it:
Bless your water with an intention before drinking
Add sliced cucumber and mint for a spa-like experience
Set an hourly reminder to hydrate (your skin and digestion will thank you!
Final Thought: It’s Not Just About Fitness — It’s About Freedom
You don’t have to push harder. You don’t have to suffer. Summer is about flow, freedom, and fun. Your body is wise, and it wants to thrive — when you move, eat, think, and feel from a place of love and alignment.
Let this be the summer you release more than just inches. Release the pressure, the perfectionism, the old stories — and step into the radiant, empowered woman you already are.
Ready to V.I.B.E. your way to a lighter, brighter summer?Join our V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network for workshops, challenges, and soulful sisterhood designed to support your midlife wellness journey — mind, body, and spirit. 💃🏽🌞💜
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