The best time to lose weight during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle

Summer is the peak season for women to lose weight, but many women will feel that the weight loss effect becomes worse when they encounter their menstrual period, and they may even have a tendency to gain weight again. This is because the endocrine balance changes during the menstrual period, and excess water and waste are easily accumulated in the body, making the figure appear bloated. To improve the results of weight loss, obstetricians and gynecologists recommend paying attention to diet, avoiding menstrual cycle disorders, and making good use of the best time of the follicular period after the menstrual period.

Many women become bloated during their menstrual period due to the accumulation of water and waste in their bodies.

One week before and during menstruation, women's appetite increases due to increased progesterone secretion, slower metabolism, and bad mood, which makes them prone to weight gain, body swelling, constipation, and water retention.

Generally speaking, if the menstrual cycle is regular and the body's metabolic function is good, the weight loss effect will be more significant. Liu Rongqi, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Daqian General Hospital, said that many women will become obese due to endocrine disorders and menstrual cycle disorders, and they are causally related to each other. That is to say, people with irregular menstruation are often obese. For obese girls, menstruation is often irregular. It is recommended to coordinate diet and exercise during the menstrual cycle to make the weight loss effect more significant.

1. One week before menstruation

The increased secretion of progesterone will slow down the metabolic rate and cause water and waste accumulation. At this time, you should avoid overeating, but you can eat more diuretic and swelling-reducing foods, such as coix seed, mung bean, red bean, winter melon, etc., which will help improve the weight loss effect.

2. During menstrual period

Regular and smooth menstruation helps control weight. To avoid menstrual irregularities, women should eat less raw and cold food and ice cream during menstruation, and supplement with more iron and fiber foods, such as dried fish, raisins, spinach, red dates, etc., which can help replenish lost menstrual blood and protect the uterus.

3. Follicular phase after menstruation

During the follicular phase after menstruation, progesterone secretion is at a low point, while estrogen secretion is at its most active. The body's metabolism and digestive abilities improve, making it the best time to lose weight. This is the best time to consume high-fiber, low-calorie fruits and vegetables to promote gastrointestinal motility and speed up the elimination of retained water and waste in the body. More importantly, it is forbidden to consume high-calorie foods such as fried, stir-fried, and desserts to prevent calories from being converted into fat and stored in the body, which will ruin your weight loss efforts.