What is the best way to lose weight during menstruation?

Some people say that menstruation is the best time to lose weight, but they also find that no matter what they do, their weight during menstruation is actually heavier than before. Experts say this is normal. 7-14 days after menstruation is the best time to lose weight, but don't do overly strenuous exercise. Simple yoga is the best choice.

Common knowledge about losing weight during menstruation: Understanding menstruation

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.

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.

The menstrual cycle is combined with the four methods of Chinese medicine "purging, storing, warming and unblocking" 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 become 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

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

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.

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

Characteristics: The body's metabolism gradually recovers, the mood is relatively stable, the physical strength has not yet fully recovered, and you can slowly increase your weight loss efforts.

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.