A gentle guide to prepping your digestion and mindset before the Monday rush
For many of us, Sunday evening comes with a familiar, slightly anxious feeling. The weekend winds down, and the realization hits another busy week is just around the corner. Maybe you’ve heard it called the “Sunday Scaries.” It’s that subtle sense of dread that creeps in after dinner, when the to-do list starts forming in your head before your feet even hit the floor Monday morning.
While most of us think about Sunday Scaries as a mental or emotional thing, the truth is your gut feels it too. The connection between your mind and your digestive system is strong. Stress, even the low-level kind that builds in anticipation of a full week, can affect everything from your appetite to your regularity.
But here’s the good news: with just a few small steps, you can prep your gut and your mood for a smoother start to the week. A little intentional Sunday self-care can go a long way in helping you feel grounded, balanced, and, yes, regular.
Start with a Sunday Smoothie
The weekend often includes heavier meals, more takeout, and maybe a few indulgent treats (we’re all about balance). By Sunday evening, your digestive system may be ready for something lighter, gentler, and packed with nutrients. A smoothie is an easy way to give your body what it needs without overthinking it.
Try blending up your favorite fruits, a handful of greens, some unsweetened nut milk or water, and a scoop of Regular Girl. Our tasteless, colorless prebiotic fiber dissolves beautifully into smoothies, and it helps support satiety, nourish your gut bacteria, and promote healthy digestion without excess gas or bloating. Regular Girl also delivers 8 billion CFU of Bifidobacterium lactis (B. lactis) at the time of manufacture, a probiotic that works in harmony with our prebiotic Sunfiber®. B. lactis is highly resistant to stomach acid and bile, making it effective at reaching the gut where it supports not only digestion but also immune health, mood, and overall wellness. It’s a well-studied strain with a long history of safe use.*
Adding ingredients like ginger, flaxseed, or chia can offer an extra digestive boost, and if you’re feeling fancy, a spoonful of yogurt adds more probiotics that pair beautifully with Regular Girl’s prebiotic power.
Hydration, Hydration, Hydration
Most of us are slightly under-hydrated on the weekends. Whether you’ve been on the go, lounging by the pool, or sipping on your favorite afternoon iced coffee, your digestive system may be in need of a good hydration reset.
Fiber, especially soluble prebiotic fiber like the kind in Regular Girl, works best when you’re well hydrated. Drinking enough water helps fiber do its job, softening stool, supporting gut motility, and keeping things moving comfortably.
Aim to drink a full glass of water with your Regular Girl scoop, and continue sipping throughout the evening. You don’t need to chug, just stay consistent. Herbal teas like peppermint, fennel, or chamomile can also support digestion and help ease that mental tension that sometimes shows up on Sunday night.
Calm Your Nervous System to Calm Your Gut
When stress hits, your body activates its “fight or flight” response. This can slow down digestion, increase bloating, or even trigger constipation or loose stools. That’s because your gut is directly connected to your nervous system. When your brain is on high alert, your digestive system often follows suit.
Taking a few moments on Sunday to ease into a more relaxed state can make a real difference. You don’t need to launch into a full meditation practice, though if that’s your thing, go for it. Even ten minutes of light stretching, a slow walk around the neighborhood, or breathing deeply while lying down with your feet up can tell your body, “It’s okay to relax now.”
The more regularly you incorporate calming habits, the more your gut will respond with regularity, too.
Plan Ahead, Just a Little
Meal planning doesn’t have to mean rigidly portioned containers or cooking for two hours straight. But giving yourself a loose idea of what you’ll eat on Monday, especially for breakfast and lunch, can take a surprising amount of stress off your plate, literally and figuratively.
Try prepping overnight oats, chopping a few vegetables for an easy stir-fry, or making sure your favorite smoothie ingredients are ready to go. Incorporate fiber-rich foods like berries, leafy greens, oats, and of course, Regular Girl, to support digestion and help you feel fuller longer.
Knowing that you have a gut-friendly plan in place makes Monday morning feel a lot less overwhelming. And if your Monday meals are already taken care of, you’re less likely to grab something that might leave your stomach feeling sluggish or unsettled.
Make Regular Girl Part of Your Daily Ritual
If you haven’t yet made Regular Girl part of your daily wellness routine, Sunday is a perfect day to start. Our blend of Sunfiber® prebiotic fiber and Bifidobacterium lactis probiotics was designed specifically for gentle, effective gut support, no bloating, no gas, and no guesswork.
Whether you stir it into your Sunday evening tea, blend it into your breakfast smoothie, or simply mix it into a glass of water, Regular Girl is one of the easiest habits you can adopt to support consistent digestion and gut health.
Best of all, it doesn’t disrupt your day. It blends invisibly into your life, just like it blends into your favorite drinks and foods.
Final Thought
Sunday evenings will probably always come with a little mental clutter. That’s part of modern life. But you don’t have to let it throw off your digestion or your mindset. With just a few small tweaks, some hydration, a little fiber, and a moment of calm, you can start your week already feeling ahead.
Because Mondays are hard enough. Your gut deserves an easier start.
Disclaimer:
This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. The content provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet or health routine.