I’m excited to have Dr. Jen Pfleghaar with me for a two-part series on perimenopause, hormones, stress-cycle syncing, and faith.
Stay tuned for Part 2!
How to work with your hormones instead of fighting them
- Work with your cycle: you’re more resilient to stress in the follicular phase, and need more calm and recovery in the luteal phase
- Eat with your cycle: fasting, low carb, or keto work better in the follicular phase, while the luteal phase needs more calories, healthy fats, protein, and some carbs
- Fast at the right time: intermittent fasting or longer fasts are better in the follicular phase, but can trigger a cortisol response in the luteal phase
- Train with your cycle: HIIT, heavy lifting, and pushing for PRs fit the follicular phase, while the luteal phase calls for mobility, walking, and less intense training
- Pay attention to your body: changes in hunger, energy, and cravings are driven by your hormones, which shift throughout your cycle
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