from a former teacher who really wishes she had this sooner
If you’ve ever taught all day in high-waisted pants, scarfed down a “lunch” standing over your desk, and ended the day feeling like a bloated balloon, just know: SAME BESTIE.
As a former classroom teacher, my days were go-go-go from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM (and sometimes beyond), and I never had time to slow down — let alone take care of my gut health, hydration, or inflammation.
Now that I’m out of the classroom and writing curriculum and educating teachers full-time, I’ve found a routine that works for my body instead of against it. I call it my Anti-Bloat Stack, and I truly wish I’d had it when I was still teaching.
So What’s in My Anti-Bloat Stack?
These are the natural peptides I take daily from MAKE Wellness that help me manage bloat, energy, and focus — without stimulants, sugar crashes, or artificial junk.
1. Lean (Capsule - 2 in the morning)
Lean is a metabolism-supporting, anti-inflammatory blend that helps with:
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Reducing bloating
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Supporting digestion
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Managing cravings throughout the day
2. Fit + Hydrated (Powder - mixed with water each morning)
These two are my dynamic duo:
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Fit helps with muscle recovery and building lean strength, especially after workouts
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Hydrated has electrolytes to beat bloat and keep me energized without relying on coffee or soda
I mix them together in my Owala first thing in the morning and sip while I move my body.
3. Focused (Capsule - once daily) + Energized (Powder - mixed with water)
While not technically “anti-bloat,” this combo's a secret weapon for mental clarity and improved energy - because when I’m clear-headed and renewed, I make better choices (and don’t go reaching for processed snacks and more coffee just to “wake up”).
My Daily Routine (Now vs. Teaching Days)
Then (in the classroom):
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Coffee #1 before sunrise
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Rushed breakfast
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Coffee #2 mid-morning
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No water bottle in sight
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Holding my pee until 3 PM
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Bloated, foggy, and exhausted by 6 PM
Now (working from home or my on campus office):
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💧 Lean + Fit + Hydrated with water after my morning workout
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🍳 Balanced breakfast I actually sit down to eat
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🧠 Focused capsule and Energized with water when I start deep work or Zoom meetings
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💦 Refill my water 2-3 times a day - thanks, Owala
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🧘 Calm peptide before bed = less scrolling, better sleep
Where to Start (and Why It Matters)
I’m not a doctor - but I am someone who tried everything from caffeine overload to elimination diets. What I’ve found with peptides is that they’re:
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Natural
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Actually effective
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Easy to build into your routine
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Affordable when you compare to energy drinks, extra snacks, or coffee shop runs
And most importantly: I feel good.
Less bloat, more energy, more focus = a better version of me showing up every day.
