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You are most likely in your  Menstrual Phase

"I want to cancel all my plans"

"Everyone is Annoying me"

"I am not performing like I did last week"

Typically lasts around 3 - 5 days. 

Your estrogen and progesterone hormone levels are low

"I usually don't eat this much"

"My body looked so much more tone last week"

"I just want to lay in bed and be cuddled"

What our body is doing

  • The end of the Luteal Phase

  • Estrogen & Progesterone levels drop

  • Uterine lining is being shed (or trying to be shed)

  • Exercise feels harder as body is depleted of energy

  • Progesterone breaks down muscles --> recovery is slower

  • Abdominal contractions (cramping)

  • Symtoms:

    • Energy is low

    • Bloating (fluid retention) --> less thirsty

    • Cramping

    • Mood Swings

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Menstrual Cycle Do's

  • Low intensity workouts

  • Focus on recovery 

    • Take rest days​

  • Eat iron rich foods + vitamin C rich foods​

  • Take magnesium 

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