How much can you eat during menstruation without gaining weight? Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches you how to lose weight during menstruation by promoting diuresis and removing dampness

There is a rumor on the internet: "Don't worry if you can eat a lot during your period. You won't gain weight no matter how much chocolate or fried chicken you eat." Is this true? There is also a saying that girls must use "menstrual weight loss" to lose weight. The Chinese medicine practitioner said that the clinic had received cases of women who used this method to lose weight but lost too much weight. Every time he saw women who stopped menstruating due to excessive weight loss, he worried about their health.

People with spleen deficiency have poor digestion and absorption and are not prone to obesity.

Is it true or false that you won’t gain weight during menstruation? Chinese medicine practitioner Wu Jiandong said that this is of course not true. For women, there is no stage where they will not gain weight no matter how much they eat, unless the woman has a constitution that allows poor digestion and absorption and is not prone to gain weight. Chinese medicine calls this a "spleen deficiency" constitution. Traditional Chinese medicine says that the spleen has the function of absorbing nutrients, absorbing and breaking down nutrients from food, and transporting them to various organs. Once the spleen is deficient, the body may not be healthy, for example: nutritional imbalance, poor resistance, easy to get sick, etc.

When menstruation comes, progesterone decreases and edema gradually disappears, which makes people mistakenly think that they cannot gain weight

In addition, there is an illusion that you cannot gain weight during menstruation. This is because the progesterone increases before menstruation, which makes you prone to edema and fat accumulation. When menstruation comes, the progesterone decreases, menstrual blood begins to be discharged, and the edema gradually disappears, so it seems that you cannot gain weight. However, remember that the calories you consume will be stored, so don't take it lightly.

Not gaining weight during menstruation is actually due to misleading physical condition or it may be an illusion. Conversely, why do most people tend to experience edema and abdominal distension during menstruation? Chinese medicine practitioner Wu Jiandong said that during menstruation, especially during the luteal phase before menstruation, some people are prone to edema, obesity, and abdominal distension. This is because progesterone retains water, increases fat, and thickens the endometrium.

This mechanism exists to make it easier for the embryo to implant. Edema and excess fat are more common during pregnancy, which is also related to progesterone. This is actually a great contribution of nature to provide the embryo with a safe and nutritious environment through the mother, allowing the fetus to grow smoothly. However, it causes trouble for non-pregnant women, especially those who have a damp constitution, whether it is cold and damp or damp and hot, which is believed by Chinese medicine to be prone to edema before menstruation.

Menstrual cycle weight loss? Chinese medicine practitioner: Calories should be calculated and controlled throughout the menstrual cycle

Another hotly debated topic on the Internet is encouraging women to use their "menstrual cycle to lose weight." What does Chinese medicine think about whether it is suitable for women to use "menstrual cycle to lose weight"? Chinese medicine practitioner Wu Jiandong said that rather than saying "weight loss during the menstrual cycle", it is better to say that adjustments should be made according to changes in physical constitution at different stages. Therefore, losing weight during the menstrual cycle is just a general rule. Not everyone can do this, and it requires fine-tuning according to different situations.

During the entire menstrual cycle, you must calculate and control your calorie intake. During the follicular phase after the end of menstruation, you can do more exercise. During the luteal phase after ovulation, you should avoid consuming foods that are too cold or too high in calories. You should rest more during the menstrual period. In short, eating less and exercising more is still the golden rule for weight loss.

The medicinal diets suitable for before and after menstruation are quite different

During the menstrual cycle, what Chinese medicine tips can help control weight? Chinese medicine practitioner Wu Jiandong said that the medicinal food suitable for menstruation is different before and after menstruation. For example, before menstruation, when edema is prone to occur, it is recommended to eat red bean and coix seed oatmeal porridge which can promote diuresis and eliminate dampness. After menstruation, it is necessary to replenish blood and protein, such as spinach fried with lean pork, etc. However, it mainly depends on the individual's physical constitution, and the prescription required by each person is different. Even the safest coix seed can still cause harm to the body if used for too long or improperly. Therefore, it is better to consult a Chinese medicine practitioner before eating it to avoid being harmed by physical incompatibility.

【Before menstruation／Red bean and coix seed oatmeal porridge】

Ingredients: 1 liang of red beans, 1 liang of coix seeds, 3 liang of oats, no sugar added.

method:

1. Wash red beans and coix seeds, add oatmeal and water, put 2 cups of water in the outer pot, and steam for 30 minutes.

2. Add 1 cup of water to the outer pot and steam for another 20 minutes before serving.

【After menstruation／Stir-fried lean pork with spinach】

Ingredients: 1 handful of spinach, 3 taels of lean meat, ginger, onion, and salt as appropriate.

method:

1. Cut the pork into shreds and coat with starch.

2. Heat the oil and add ginger, garlic and peppercorns and sauté until fragrant.

3. Put the shredded pork into the pan and stir-fry.

4. Add spinach and stir-fry.

5. Finally, add seasoning to taste and it’s done.

Acupoint conditioning before and after menstruation is very different

As for the selection of acupuncture points, there are also differences in the suitable locations before and after menstruation:

1. Before menstruation: During the luteal phase before menstruation, you can take Yinlingquan and Sanyinjiao on the calf to strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness.

2. After menstruation: As for the follicular stage after menstruation, you can consider using Hegu on the base of the thumb and Taichong on the dorsum of the foot to soothe the liver and relieve depression.

After menstruation, it is suitable to "nourish the uterus"

During or after menstruation, it is also suitable to "nourish the uterus" so that you can welcome the next menstruation in good health. To maintain a healthy uterus, the most important thing is to have a happy mood, so that the blood flow into the uterus can be smooth and the endometrium can be maintained. Sitting or lying down for a long time, cold food, excessive fatigue, and irregular work and rest are not conducive to the maintenance of the uterus. If possible, do more exercise, especially exercise the muscles below the navel, which will be more helpful for pelvic circulation, such as: walking, dancing, or even more professional horse stance. As for too drastic weight loss methods, such as excessive dieting or unbalanced diet, they can easily damage qi and blood.