Why the Follicular Phase is Your Best Time to Start a Weight Loss Journey 🌸

There are different phases and different states, metabolically speaking, when we go through our menstrual cycle, so follicular phase, and for most women, this is days 6 through 13. You can think of this as the rebuilding phase, or I like to think of it as spring. We've got a little bit more energy. We start growing things that we've thought about maybe in the reset phase. What's happening hormonally? Well, estrogen is rising. It's boosting your mood, your motivation. It's increasing your fat burning ability. Your, your metabolism is more stable here, and your hunger is naturally lower. This is the best time to dial in portion control and meal timing. Since appetites naturally lower, your body uses fat more efficiently. So this could be a good time, if you're starting on a weight loss journey, to start so that you get into it with positive momentum.