Menstruation is a magic weapon for women to lose weight. If we can use the endocrine changes of women's physiological cycle to lose weight, the slimming effect will get twice the result with half the effort.

First of all, we should understand the physical characteristics of different stages of menstrual cycle and the appropriate diet and exercise programs.

First physiological period

It is about seven days from the first day of menstruation to the end of menstruation. During this time, lutein and estrogen secretion in women is not sufficient, which is a period of poor metabolism and poor appetite, so there is no need to carry out any weight loss plan during this time. Of course, we should pay attention to things that should be avoided in the physiological cycle, such as not eating cold food, supplementing iron, calcium and cellulose with drugs, and doing some soothing exercises and gymnastics.

Second stage follicular phase

Refers to the 7th-14th day after menstruation. At this time, the secretion of estrogen in the body increases, the metabolism of the body increases, the digestive function is good, and the mood is stable. It is a period of good metabolism and the best time to lose weight. During this period, you can lose weight through exercise and diet control.

Stage 3: Preluteal phase

15-2 1 day after menstruation. During this period, estrogen secretion slows down, lutein begins to accelerate secretion, appetite becomes better, appetite is wide open, but metabolism gradually slows down, so during this period, we should pay attention to diet control and never hoard too many calories.

Stage 4: Late luteal phase

22-28 days after menstruation, 7 days before menstruation. This period is the most exuberant period of lutein secretion, and women are prone to "premenstrual syndrome" such as sweets, bad temper, lethargy, edema and acne. This period is also a good time to lose weight. We should control our diet and keep exercising.

It is more effective to lose weight according to your constitution during menstruation.

Blood deficiency constitution menstrual weight loss method: fumigation navel is not afraid of cold.

Experts say that if the menstrual flow is not too much, the menstrual blood is thin, the color is light, the lower body is a little swollen, and the weight difference in the morning and evening can reach 1 kg, and it is easy to get cold limbs, even in summer, which belongs to the "blood deficiency type" and needs to eat more blood-enriching foods. Fumigating navel to lose weight will also increase blood circulation and make you feel less cold, but it is not suitable for drinking the popular rose jujube tea to relieve constipation.

Weight loss method of qi stagnation during menstruation: drinking rose tea.

During menstruation, I feel that my chest will swell, my breasts will ache, my menstrual blood will darken, and it is easy to have loose bowels before coming, which is the "qi stagnation type". Most people belong to this type. Experts believe that qi stagnation type needs to reduce liver fire, and can drink rose tea to increase blood circulation in the body. Acupuncture is more effective than navel fumigation when losing weight.

Blood stasis physique menstrual period weight loss method: medicine supplements food to enrich blood and blood stasis.

"Blood stasis type" refers to tingling and blood clots when menstruation comes, and sometimes it drags on for a long time, and it gets annoying when it stops. In appearance, you can observe that even if you don't wear lipstick, there will still be some dark purple around your lips. You can choose traditional Chinese medicine supplements such as salvia miltiorrhiza and motherwort, or food supplements such as black fungus to remove blood stasis.

Cold constitution menstrual period weight loss method: spicy food to drive away the cold

As for the "cold syndrome type" girls, they will start to feel cold before menstruation, the color of menstrual blood is dark, and their bodies are easily afraid of cold. Because the body is too cold, you can choose spicy food such as cinnamon and ginger, or Thai food with many spices, which will make you feel much more comfortable. "Blood deficiency" and "cold syndrome" are best kept away from ice products, and eating hot dishes is more suitable than lettuce salad.

Weight loss method of phlegm-dampness constitution during menstruation: diet should be light.

"Phlegm-dampness blocking collaterals" girls are fond of eating cold and sweet food, which leads to heavy moisture in the body, looks obese and often feels sleepy. At this time, snacks such as dried tangerine peel and perilla, glutinous rice soup, and traditional Chinese medicine Astragalus can all help clear the sputum in the body. It is best to have a light diet on weekdays and eat less fruits rich in water such as hot fried products and watermelons.