Cycle Syncing 101: The Basics

I’m sure you’ve heard the term “cycle syncing” before. There is so much on social media on this topic, that I can imagine it may feel overwhelming and confusing. So what actually is it?

Cycle syncing means working with your body’s natural rhythm to feel your best throughout each phase of your menstrual cycle. It’s all about tuning into your cycle and tailoring your diet, exercise and self-care routines to support your hormone levels throughout the month. When you sync your lifestyle with your cycle, you'll experience improved mood, energy and overall well-being.

If you don’t know where to get started, start here. Track your cycle (I like the Flo App and Natural Cycles) and get yourself familiar with the phases.

The Four Phases:

• Menstruation (Inner Winter) - It is the perfect time to rest and eat iron rich foods to replenish lost nutrients.

• Follicular (Inner Spring) - Your energy levels start to increase - it’s a great time to try a new workout class and eat light & vibrant foods and fermented foods.

• Ovulatory (Inner Summer) - This is when you will have peak energy and confidence. It’s a good time for networking and making plans with friends. Add light and raw foods and cruciferous vegetables.

• Luteal (Inner Fall) - Your energy levels will start to decline again. Focus on low impact movement and adding in warming and grounding foods.

If you want more details about what is happening during each phase of the cycle, activities and foods to focus on, and journal prompts for each phase, check out my cycle syncing guide.

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