How can you eat during your menstrual period without getting fat? Debunking 3 weight loss myths

I don't know where I heard this saying: "You won't gain weight no matter how much you eat during your menstrual period." Is it true or false? Please ask experts to answer this question immediately. Otherwise, if it is fake, how much will the girls who follow it suffer?

Myth 1: Can you eat as much as you want during your period without getting fat?

Some people say that the body consumes twice as much calories during menstruation, so you can eat as much as you want without worrying about it. This is wrong! Normal people have a certain basal metabolic rate, and this rate does not increase due to menstruation. Usually during our menstrual period we feel like we are getting thinner. This is because girls tend to have edema before their menstrual period, which returns to normal during the menstrual period, resulting in this illusion. Therefore, it is recommended to eat normally during menstruation.

Myth 2: Not eating starch after menstruation can speed up weight loss?

Many people think that starch is a source of obesity and they avoid it during weight loss. In fact, this is wrong. Carbohydrates are the main source of calories for the body. To lose weight, you should avoid "simple carbohydrates" such as candies, cakes, biscuits, etc., which are too refined foods. Eating more natural starches such as grains is actually helpful to the body!

Myth 3: It is not advisable to exercise during menstruation?

Girls are always troubled by whether they can exercise during menstruation. In fact, as long as your physical condition allows, doing some simple exercise is very good! Proper exercise can also allow the abdominal and pelvic muscles to contract and relax to a certain extent, which is beneficial to the discharge of menstrual blood and can also stimulate the brain to make you feel happy. It is recommended to avoid high-intensity exercise and water activities, and choose jogging or yoga that help stretch and relax.

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