5 PMS Management Tips
[THAT YOU CAN IMPLEMENT NOW]
1.
Start your day with a high protein breakfast within 90 mins of waking.
Your hormones need to feel safe to thrive. Feeding yourself regularly and fuelling yourself right has significant effects on your hormone production, limiting PMS later in your cycle. Aim for between 30-50g of protein.
Never exercise fasted.
2.
Remember what I said about your body feeling safe? You need to fuel yourself for a workout. Grab a date with some almond butter and you can be on your way!
Go more slowly, take more breaks, create more space in your life to listen to your body and what it needs. Rushing to 10 social events and a HIIT class on a Saturday when you are in your Premenstrual Phase is neglecting your intuition. Your body will stop screaming at you with symptoms once you take the time to tune in.
Stop rushing
3.
Aim to hit at-least 30g of protein in every meal.
4.
Protein is ESSENTIAL for hormonal health. It regulates blood sugar levels which has knock on effects to your whole body, including hormone production, managing cortisol levels and boosting production of mood stabilising neurotransmitters. Not to mention protein is a crucial building block for hormone production.
5.
Eat complex carbs
during your premenstrual/
luteal phase .
This is essential as your body needs additional energy after Ovulation due to the natural rise in basal body temperature that occurs. This rise increases our metabolism which means your nutrient requirements to nourish your hormone production has increased. Eat more beans, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains!