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That time of the month can often be a period ( no pun intended) that throws off the rhythm of your schedule. But it’s not just the period of menstrual bleeding. Your cycle involves a series of hormonal changes over the course of 21-45 days. Every (body) will differ slightly.

During your menstrual cycle: period of time that starts the first day of your last period and ends with with start of your next period, hormone levels fluctuate. Where you are in your cycle will determine your current hormone levels. Why is that important? Hormones regulate your body and mind. (they are like the puppeteer pulling on the strings of a puppet) Everything from energy level, mood, sex drive, ovulation, appetite, and condition of your skin.

Have you ever wondered why during a certain time of the month you feel more fatigue doing your usual daily activities? If you pay close attention to your body you may notice the following changes in energy levels over the course of 4- 6 weeks.

This is why synching your calendar to your menstrual cycle can be life changing, especially for ambitious busy professional women.

Align your plans and cycle to maximize productivity. Also plan ahead for periods of low mood and energy.

FOLLICULAR: Estrogen high better able build muscle

Energy: Most energized

Mood: This is the feel good stage of your cycle.

Strategy: Try restorative exercise like yoga, walking

OVULATON

Energy: High

Mood: Increase in estrogen and testosterone increase positive mood and increased sex drive.

Strategy: Great time to plan date night. Use the increased feelings of attractiveness to flirt with that person at work you’ve noticed.

LUTEAL: Progesterone high improve lung function

Energy: Variable

Mood: Progesterone levels initially high can improve sleep and decrease anxious feelings. However, after your body releases an egg if it goes unfertilized progesterone levels fall. Low levels of progesterone and estrogen make away for classic PMS symptoms like craving junk food, fluid retention, constipation/diarrhea, and fatigue.

Strategy: Increase sleep. Create an environment that encourages healthy food choices and try to get as much physical activity as your body will allow.