Today I chat with Laura Gimbert a certified doula and hormone expert about Cycle Syncing. Cycle syncing is when you change lifestyle habits like your diet or exercise routine to match the phases of your menstrual cycle. Laura breaks down exactly what we should be doing during each phase. We discuss fertility, hormones and so much more.
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Show notes:
FOLLICULAR PHASE: SPRING.Following your period. Lasts 7-10 days.
You start experiencing a boost in energy, mood and cognitive skills.
Foods: healthy fats like flax seeds, avocado & coconut. Broccoli, sprouts, zucchini. Lentils, eggs, shelfish.
Movement: more fast paced workouts like HITT, spin, hiking, running, cycling, powerlifting, heavy lifting.
Mind: you should focus on creativity, brainstorming, problem solving and daydreaming!
OVULATION PHASE: SUMMER.
Fertile window. 2-4 days. You feel magnetic, energetic, outgoing and confident.
Foods: Brussel sprouts, eggplant, tomato, cauliflower, spinach. Coconut, figs, raspberry, apricot. Quinoa. Flaxseed. Almonds. Lentils, wild caught salmon, tuna, shrimp. Maca.
Movement: you can do the most intense workouts here!Mind: you have boosted focus & communication!
LUTEAL PHASE: FALL.10-14 days.When your body has high hormonal load.
You start to wind down, you feel more relaxed and calmer.
Foods: more complex carbohydrates and b-vitamins to sustain energy, like sweet potatoes, yams, brown rice, quinoa, leafy greens & dark chocolate. Peppermint tea.
Movement: your energy will slowly decrease so scale back on intense exercise. Moderate cardio, outdoor walks and hikes, yoga, pilates.
Mind: it's a good time to finish projects and tasks, organize your home and do chores.
MENSTRUAL PHASE: WINTER.
Period. Shedding the lining of your uterus. 3-7 days.
Your hormones are at their lowest point and your body is working extra while losing nutrients, making this an essential phase to rest and replenish. Less motivation, less energy. Hungrier. Craving more carbs and sugars.
Foods: comfort foods like soups, bone broth, grass-fed animal protein, miso soup, peanut butter, and vitamin-rich smoothies with berries. Red raspberry leaf tea. Ginger, turmeric, mint.
Movement: Gentle movement like yoga, pilates, swimming, bike ride or stretching. Great time fordown-time, self-care, epsom salt baths.
Mind: optimal time for journaling, self-reflection, and tapping into your intuition.