2. Getting Familiar with Cycle Syncing

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This week Bridget is introducing you to cycle syncing and getting into the four phases of the menstrual cycle: menstrual phase, follicular phase, ovulatory phase, and luteal phase. For you gals out there, your hormones look very different depending on the phase of your cycle that you're in, and Bridget gives you some insight into how you can adapt your foods/nutrition, exercise, rest, social activities, and more to both support your natural hormone levels as well as benefit from their normal fluctuations.
Follow this link to download your own Cycle Syncing Guidebook that you can use to follow along with the episode.
Cycle syncing is a great starting spot for growing awareness of your body and cycle, so if you're new to the game then tune on in. If you're already more in tune with your bod, then this episode should be a good reminder of what to consider in each phase of your cycle. Here is a quick overview of the four seasons:

1. Winter is your menstrual phase, or approximately day 1 through 6. This is when you’re bleeding, have the lowest hormone levels, and have an inward focus. You’ll want to prioritize resting and nourishing your body.
2. Spring is your follicular phase, or approximately day 7 through 13. This is when your energy is on the rise as your hormones estrogen and testosterone are rising as well. You’ll feel more up for adventure and taking on new tasks.
3. Next, summer, is your ovulatory phase which is approximately cycle day 14 through 17. Your hormone levels are the highest during this time and energy levels correlate, so you can focus on social interactions, strenuous workouts, and pushing yourself a bit more than other times in the cycle.
4. Finally, the autumn is your luteal phase and approximately cycle day 18 through 28. This is the premenstrual phase when progesterone levels are highest, and then energy levels taper off as progesterone does so too. Your focus on completing tasks, editing, and organizing will be at their peak and this is a good time to focus on your self care in the lead up to winter.

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