- menstrual phase (first to last day of period)
- days 1- 7
- lowest energy levels. slow down & look inward. write down goals for the month
- eat: warming foods like stews
- exercise: gentle yoga, walking, pilates
- follicular phase
- days 8-13
- more energy & brain power ! time to problem solve. try a new social activity. schedule work meetings
- protein & veggies for estrogen support. foods high in vitamin e (sweet potatoes $ leafy greens nourish ovaries)
- exercise: intense workouts like heavy weights & HIIT
- ovulatory phase
- days 14-21
- you're feeling confident. have that difficult conversation you've been avoiding. peak sex drive. schedule date night !
- eat: cruciferous veggies like cauliflower & brussel sprouts to flush out excess estrogen
- exercise: high impact workouts & group classes like spinning
- luteal phase
- days 22-28
- attention turning inward. time to nest & spend time at hime. check off to do lists
- preparing you for a fetus🙃
- eat: grounding foods like soups & root veggies. organic berries to curb cravings
- exercise: stretching & restorative yoga
apr 15 2023 ∞
may 18 2023 +
