How to lose weight during menstruation

Losing weight is an ever-changing topic for women. Many women’s enthusiasm for losing weight has been decreasing every day, and they will not give up losing weight even during their menstrual period. The changes in women's bodies are very subtle, and different changes will occur during the menstrual period of each month. During the period of menstrual changes, as long as you take advantage of the opportunity to lose weight, you will achieve better results. So how can you lose weight during menstruation to achieve good results?

Common knowledge about losing weight during menstruation: Understanding menstruation

1. Have you noticed that: your mood is more unstable before menstruation, and you tend to overeat to express your emotions; you are prone to edema during menstruation, and your weight suddenly increases by 1-2 kg, etc. When you use some extreme weight loss methods, the first thing that is reflected is often changes in menstruation, either causing severe menstrual pain, or a sudden decrease in menstrual flow, or even no menstruation for several months. These symptoms show that menstruation and weight loss are closely related.

2. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the formation of the menstrual cycle is the result of the coordinated action of the kidneys, Tiangui, Chong, Ren, Du and uterus, which is similar to the feedback regulation mechanism of the "hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis" proposed by modern medicine. The use of TCM periodic therapy for weight loss is centered on the yin and yang transformation of the kidneys, and is characterized by the storage and drainage of qi and blood in the uterus. The menstrual cycle is divided into 4 phases, and the four methods of "drainage, storage, warming, and unblocking" are used to regulate the physical constitution and achieve the effect of weight loss.

3. The menstrual cycle and the four methods of traditional Chinese medicine "purging, storing, warming and unblocking" are used to combine weight loss with the menstrual cycle. The hope is that while losing weight, you can take care of your closest friend and let "her" report to you on time and happily every month; it can also cooperate with the characteristics of different stages of the menstrual cycle to allow you to achieve the best weight loss effect and be a happy slim beauty.

Common knowledge about weight loss during menstruation 2: The 1-7 days of menstruation are the "maintenance period" for weight loss

1. Characteristics: At this time, the body's metabolism becomes slow and edema is prone to occur. Weight may stagnate or even rebound.

2. Do not do strenuous exercise during menstruation. You can do some gentle stretching exercises or yoga, which can not only relieve menstrual discomfort but also help lose weight. At this time, the body's progesterone and estrogen secretion is insufficient, and the body's metabolism is poor. It is necessary to maintain a healthy and balanced diet and eat more iron-rich foods.

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Common knowledge about weight loss during menstruation: Day 7-14 after menstruation is the "fastest period" for weight loss

1. Characteristics: The body's metabolism gradually recovers, the mood is relatively stable, the physical strength cannot be fully recovered, and weight loss can be gradually strengthened.

2. This is the rapid start period for weight loss. You can slowly increase the amount of exercise and do more aerobic exercise to enhance your body's metabolism and accelerate fat burning. At this time, the body's estrogen secretion begins to increase and the digestive function begins to improve. It is the best time to lose weight. Taking advantage of this period, actively controlling diet and increasing exercise can achieve good weight loss results. Pay attention to maintaining a balanced diet, eat more fruits and vegetables and less sweets.

Common knowledge about weight loss during menstruation 4: The 14th to 21st day after menstruation is the "quick period" for weight loss

1. Characteristics: During this period, body temperature rises, body metabolism is enhanced, mental energy is sufficient, and appetite gradually increases.

2. This is the golden period for weight loss. You must implement the principle of eating less, which can help you lose weight quickly. The secretion of estrogen in the body is temporarily suspended, and the secretion of progesterone begins to accelerate. Your appetite and appetite will improve, so remember to control your diet and calorie intake so that your body does not accumulate excess calories. Strictly following your own weight loss plan can help you achieve your goal quickly.

Common knowledge about weight loss during menstruation 5: The 21st to 28th day after menstruation is the "slow period" for weight loss

1. Characteristics: Premenstrual syndrome begins to appear one week before the menstrual period. In addition to body swelling, the mood will be unstable and irritable. Skin condition also deteriorates and acne occurs easily.

2. When you are emotionally unstable, it is easy to overeat to relieve stress and express emotions. At this time, in addition to staying away from food, you also need to learn to use other methods to relieve stress. Taking a bath is a very good choice. It can not only help you eliminate fatigue and relieve stress, but also reduce lower limb edema. It is easy to overeat, but as long as you stick to the weight loss plan, eat less and exercise more, you can still achieve good weight loss results.

Common sense of weight loss during menstruation 6: Principles of weight loss during menstruation

1. To lose weight during menstruation, you should maintain a balanced diet. Do not choose a single weight loss food or diet to lose weight. This type of weight loss method will put a serious burden on your body and make your menstrual discomfort more intense. For the sake of physical health and weight loss, just consume enough nutrients and protein to meet the body's needs, and don't overeat. You can easily maintain your weight by keeping 70% to 80% full at each meal. You don't need to go on a diet to lose weight. In addition, you should eat more foods that can supplement iron; eat more high-protein foods; eat more high-fiber foods; eat more diuretic and swelling-reducing foods; avoid sweets; avoid caffeinated drinks; avoid eating foods that are too hot, too cold, or have great temperature changes.

2. For women who want to lose weight, starting after the menstrual period can help them lose weight more efficiently. For those who want to lose weight before their menstrual period, it would be better to set the goal of "keeping weight gain to a minimum". Recommended exercise: Three days before your period, do some gentle stretching exercises, such as yoga and simple gymnastics. Avoid abdominal pressure and high leg raises. On the fourth to fifth day of the menstrual period, when your body has begun to recover, you can do aerobic exercises such as slow walking.

3. Although you should exercise less during menstruation to avoid damaging your health, proper physical activity can actually promote blood circulation, relieve edema and insufficient blood circulation during menstruation, and also relieve your mood. Of course, if you feel uncomfortable in the first two days of your period, or even have menstrual cramps, then don’t move around. Just lie in bed and do some stretching exercises to soothe your meridians!

4. During the menstrual period when progesterone is secreted in large quantities, if you still try to maintain your usual efforts to lose weight, it will probably put you under even greater pressure. Therefore, you can stop your weight loss plan during your menstrual period and resume your normal routine. The best time to lose weight is after your menstrual period is over, because female hormones are secreted at this time and your mood will become relaxed. It is easiest to lose weight if you seize the time!