Eat, Move, and Thrive: The Ultimate Guide to Cycle Syncing Your Nutrition and Fitness
How to tailor your diet and exercise to your hormonal cycle for better health, energy, and balance.
Living in sync with your hormonal cycle unlocks a new level of health and vitality. Your body’s nutritional needs and energy levels shift with each phase, and tuning into these changes can help you feel your best every day.
During the follicular and ovulatory phases, focus on light, antioxidant-rich foods like fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and fermented items to support rising energy and creativity. As you enter the luteal and menstrual phases, your metabolism increases, and your body craves complex carbohydrates, warming foods, and B vitamins to stabilize mood and fuel recovery.
Exercise intensity should also match your cycle. The first half of the cycle is ideal for high-intensity cardio and strength training, while the latter half favors restorative activities like yoga, Pilates, and walking. This approach reduces injury risk and improves motivation.
Additionally, managing your schedule based on energy peaks and lows promotes sustainable productivity and well-being.
By embracing these phase-aligned strategies, you create a harmonious lifestyle that supports both body and mind.
Sources: In the FLO by Alisa Vitti, FLO Living blog, Sync Your Cycle by Natalie Feinblatt 1 3 2
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