Weight and female cycle: what you did not know

Probably, many women know that the menstrual cycle affects the appetite and mood, as well as in metabolism and physical endurance. But how exactly does this happen and how can increase the weight at different points in the cycle? And how can we use it especially to lose weight?

Menstruation

Diet.   According to doctors, during menstruation is the beginning female cycle It is not valid any diet. Due to the fact that estrogen level falls sharply reduced and serotonin in which the hormone directly involved. A lack of serotonin affects mood, making women fall into depression. Lack of good feelings with the ladies try to compensate by sweets, which are known to contribute to weight loss is not.

What to do.   Replace bad carbs useful: fruits, vegetables, cereals, honey. Refrain from strong broth, tea, coffee and chocolate, as they enhance the action of prostaglandins - substances that irritate the mucous membrane of the uterus and provoke bleeding.

Weight. Since under the influence of hormones from the body very bad withdrawal of fluid, due to the water that accumulates in all tissues are extra kilos. This unpleasant effect should pass in 5-7 days when your metabolism back to normal.

Physical exercise.   In the early days of the cycle (1-7 day of menstruation) physical activity is hard. But if you wander through the park at least a half hour, you can help your body improve blood flow to the pelvic organs and relieve the spasm of the uterus.

Ovulation

Diet.   In this period female cycle   the body produces large amounts of androgens - male sex hormones that increase metabolism. Lose weight can be particularly effective. Just do not forget that too strict diet after menstruation (when and so lost a lot of blood) can exacerbate iron deficiency.

What to do.   Lean on iron-rich foods (beef, apples, buckwheat, grenades, veal, liver).

Weight.   After the end of menstruation hormones stabilize, excess fluid excreted from the body in the urine, and the weight returns to normal.

Physical exercise.   It is easy to give even very intense.

After ovulation

Diet.   If ovulation during pregnancy has not occurred, the female body begins to destroy the unfertilized egg. This period is considered ideal for the destruction of fat. Feel free to arrange a fasting days or go on a diet food.

Weight.   Weight remains normal.

Physical exercise.   Hormonal remains stable, fun and active woman.

A week before menstruation

Diet.   There may be appetite - a result of the activity of the ovaries lyutoiniziruyuschego stimulating hormone (LH). Lose weight during this period especially difficult, so it is not necessary to exhaust yourself in vain.

What to do.   Instead of simple carbohydrates (sweets and flour products) use the complex (whole cereals, bread from wheat flour), and there are plenty of protein (lean meat, fish). This will help keep harmony even without dieting.

Weight.   Often there is a weight gain (1-1, 5 kg), especially in those who are prone to edema.

What to do.   Reduce the amount of consumed water and salt, drink diuretic teas.

Physical exercise. Are heavier. If you force yourself to actively engage in sports, it can result in an increase in pressure or headache.

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