HOW TO SYNC YOUR LIFE TO YOUR CYCLE // all about cycle syncing - info every woman should know!!
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
- Today I’m talking all about cycle syncing (or your infradian rhythm) AKA how to sync your life to your cycle so you can live more in alignment, balance your hormones, and take advantage of your cyclical strengths. Your period and your menstrual cycle is not meant to make your life more difficult, and if we truly get in touch with our cycle and understand our different hormonal shifts, we can use our cycle to our advantage and become super powerful! This is important info every woman should know!
In this video, I'm walking you through exactly how to eat, exercise, work, and embrace your relationships based on the phase you're in your cycle.
This info is from Alisa Vitti's book In The Flo (link below) and I HIGHLY recommend you check it out! She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to cycle syncing and just women's hormonal health in general.
This is one of my favorite topics to talk about EVER. It’s truly changed my life for the better and I hope you get some value from this video.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 What is Cycle Syncing?
1:43 Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
3:09 Eating for Your Cycle
4:57 Exercise for Your Cycle
7:11 Productivity for Your Cycle
9:40 Friendships, Love + Sex for Your Cycle
13:37 Advice for Cycle Syncing
If you want to learn more, I also have a blog post on cycle syncing. Check it out here: jillzguerin.com/2020/05/19/cy...
MENTIONS:
UA-cam video - How to Balance Your Hormones Naturally: • HOW TO BALANCE YOUR HO...
BOOKS FOR FURTHER KNOWLEDGE ON THIS TOPIC:
In The Flo by Alisa Vitti: amzn.to/3lqLYp3
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NOT MEDICAL ADVICE - always talk to your doctor or trusted health professional!
What you said about it being crazy that all girls aren’t taught this. YES!!! Half of the planet needs this info yet we’re all forced to live like men. We need so many different things from what men need. This is why so many diets don’t work well for women either. Most studies are done on men and it just doesn’t work for us.
Exactly!! We are built completely different! You’re right, so many of the health studies out there like fasting have been done on men, not on menstruating women, and a lot of this kind of stuff doesn’t work for us. I hope that over the next few years this stuff becomes more common knowledge ❤️
So true - so many research on diets (keto, fasting, low carb) was done on MEN and then applied to female bodied people. Not cool!
And yet having such beautiful diversities in men and women, most of the Feminists are shouting out to be men and burning the true women inside us!
@@sadiaislam5068 feminisem is not about becoming a man but doing what u like as a woman with no man controlling u , so i'm sorry for u for seing such bad exmpl of feminists but what i saw was smart hardworking dream achieving women teaching me my worth as a girl ( also respcting the good guys not alpha males with red pill idiolgy and that shit )
That is correct. Medicine is studied primarily on men only also bc their bodies are more stable. It’s a shame.
Notes
Menstrual: soups stews cozy food teas
Follicular: steamed sautéed veggies light vibrant food cruciferous veggies for estrogen levels
Ovulating: fresh fruits veggies salads smoothies juices
luteal phase: metabolism I creases and more hungry roasted carrots sweet potatoes squash more fiber to flush out extra estrogen
Menstrual phase: don’t push self to work out, gentle yoga long walk
Follicular phase: burst of energy running dancing cardio, excited to try new things
Ovulation: most social with most energy, high endurance
Luteal : less cardio based and more strength based low impact Pilates barre yoga likely less energy
Productivity
Menstrual: slow easy gentle likely resting reflecting evaluation likely least energy most intuition
Follicular: creativity at all time high, planning
Ovulation: time to focus on work and social things if you have a lot of writing to do
Luteal: likely less motivated creative and inspired tasks that maybe require less thought tie up loose ends
That was helpful, thanks!
Thanks luv !!
Another UA-camr describes the different phases of the menstrual cycle as the seasons. Menstruation-phase as Winter, then spring, Ovulation as summer and luteal phase as autmn/fall. That was very helpful for me to remember what to do and how to see the different phases.
Tjanks for your channel and helping other women to grow ❤😊
This is a perfect image! And I love it because the ancient Greeks in their mythology were portraying the Earth, Gaia as a woman. 😌
Do you remember which channel it was?
@hilarywyllie2983 i don't know, if it's the same UA-camr, but i recently watched a video called 'take care of yourself like a woman' from Elicia Goguen where she referred to your cycle as the change of seasons as well☺️
Millennials are the wave of breaking generation curses. We will help the next generation learn this earlier. Thank you for this video.
I just started my menstrual cycle and was wondering why my productivity levels were so low. I was stressing out and being hard on myself because I was napping all day which made me worry about falling behind in my classes, but after hearing that it was normal I feel so much better. Definitely going to start researching more about this thank you
It’s so important women learn about this!! 💕💕
I'm in your boat right now. lol. I napped many times this past week (including like 3 times today, lol).
I learned to cycle sync on my own through trial and error. How fortunate that young women have access to this information early.
So glad this info is coming to light more! 💖
I have endometriosis and experience each phases of my cycle in a very intense way. I've never been able to keep a healthy routine because of that (which made my symptoms worse). I've start cycle syncing a few months ago and it changed my life! Everything is easier and I've never been this healthy 😌❤️ I feel more connected to myself ☺️
I have endometriosis as well, and it's true
Endo and pcos and it's been game changing!
I also have endometriosis and pcos.
That's awesome, so happy for you!!
Each month makes so much sense now. Why I'm low and high on energy and why I'm desperate to get out and see friends and other times when I'm happy just to get comfy and watch TV. Thanks!
Yes!! It’s so cool to actually understand and live WITH your body instead of against it ❤️
One things for sure. I’m going to teach my daughter about this when it’s time ❤️
I literally took notes during your whole video 😂 thank you SO much!!!! 🙏🏾
Yay!! So glad it was helpful 🥰
GIRL SAME
Same here.. ❤😅
thank you. took 3 pages of notes. appreciate all the info.
Ahh yay glad it was so helpful!!! 💖
This was so fascinating and makes so much sense! I’m upset that I’m JUST NOW learning about all this!! I had my little notebook taking notes to try to implement some of your suggestions. Thank you for this! I have a feeling this will be life changing 😁
Oh it's totally life changing!! Glad you found it helpful ❤️❤️
Haha I just did the same ❤️ I’m so grateful for her channel.
So glad that I found this video. All girls should know about this and take it serious. It could be life changing. Thank you for sharing this, it makes so much sense. 👍👍
I am so happy I found you. I'm 50 years old and going through menopause. My moods are all over the place! Thank you for this information. It's very helpful!
This is just eye opening for me. I never thought about this until u mentioned cycle syncing on one of ur videos. Thank u for sharing ur knowledge with us. Totally crazy how we are not thought of this when we are teens. This has inspired me to be the best auntie and get myself more involved with my feminine energy to be able to share this with my niece
I completely agree with you-- this needs to be taught to every woman! Ah! So powerful!
I learned about cycle syncing on your channel and it was a game changer. I first started with food, and like you said. No fun. lol So then I focused on my workouts which was significantly easier, next I am doing work/businesses. Between cycle syncing my work outs and businesses productivity and sprinkling in the food consciousness, this entire concept has been life shifting, After a couple of cycles I plan to do my personal relationships. So excited, thank you as always. You're literally the best.
Thank you Jillz! Very helpful I am working on this only with the rhythm method at the moment.
I love how you walked through each area in life for each cycle phase. I also appreciate that you mentioned multiple times that this really only works if your hormones are pretty balanced because I know too many women who try to solve their problems without digging into the root cause, which is often imbalanced hormones.
Sooo important to actually investigate the root cause! Glad you enjoyed ❤️❤️
I am so grateful that I found this video today! Things that were never taught to me! And I can see the patterns looking back on this - and omg it's going to be life changing! Thank you so much
It really is life changing!! 💖💖
Yes the cycle work out is old but not taught... and bridged like you did 🙌🏾
Your help is appreciatted, J.
This is really useful i wrote it and will try to understand myself more thank you for the Arabic translation 😊
I support you ❣
I've been watching your videos for a month now and they've been extremely helpful! You give such great advice which can be easily applied to regular life, ILY please make more videos!!
Thank you so much!! Will do! ❤️❤️
I hear ya, I'm 39 and just finding this information now and I'm so grateful! I dread the week before my period just as much as my actual period. The week before I'm such an irritated angry person and the week of I'm just in so much pain.
me too. the week before my pariod is my moodiest and I am never ready for it because it's so far from my period.
It's so cool to hear about cycle syncing! You do such a great job at explaining how hormones impact energy and therefore our energy output! Thanks so much for making such a rich video!
So glad you enjoyed!! 💖
I found this video SUPER helpful & that it a lot of beneficial insight whether you've been into cycle syncing or just getting into it (like I am). I feel I watched this at the perfect time bc my menstrual cycle is on the rise and this video gave me some new ideas to try and integrate into my life. Thanks Jillz! I believe all women should at least learn about these phases to have a gauge on why or what may be causing them to feel or act the ways that they do & overall have a better understanding about body awareness. Overall loved this video for it being my first time officially looking into cycle syncing.
Yay I’m so glad you found it useful!! 💖💖
This is all so validating as a woman. Thank you
Thank you, I have a bunch of post notes and some more research to do around syncing my cycle with Type 1 Diabetes. I've also been going through an intense sick period and weight loss journey.
Thank you for making this video! I also struggle with exercise intolerance, more specifically when doing High intensity workouts I get nauseous/cramps very easily and so I'm going to try this method out for a bit and see how it works for me. Such important stuff to know !
It should definitely help with this!!
thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I struggle with keeping a gym routine, and feeling EXTREMELY fatigued.
Thank you for the informative insight!
I'm now 29 years old. I still have so many questions about my anatomy pertaining to my cycle as PMS really hits me. Like many fellow women; I hadn't been taught much about my periods other than the typical symptoms. So many PMS symptoms are also symptoms of implantation bleeding, pregnancy, breast, and ovarian cancer.... the female anatomy is very complex.
I had been extremely depressed w/ full-time employment which resulted in irregular periods. Now, I have more regulated periods since becoming a Homemaker/ Housewife. Though, I think understanding and syncing my cycle would help w/ effective delegation w/o feeling stressed. When I'm overloaded w/ stress; I miss a period or start late. When I feel airy w/ minimal to non-existent stress; I start my period on time. Stress dictates my cycle.... thank goodness I'm a homemaker now. Even so, I wish I knew which timeframe would be ideal to conceive so that I could finally become a SAHM.
Hmm.
❤ thank you so much for all this info 😊
Thank you for sharing this essential info ❤
Off topic but your hair is absolutely GORGEOUS! & I’m very interested in tracking my cycle as I was on birth control for a while & just want to find a natural way in family planning :)
haha thank you so much!! I'm definitely going to do a video topic on this soon so stay tuned!!
Just finished reading and sharing your post a few days ago on Cycle Syncing and am so happy I found you. ❤️ I’m very excited to start a whole new journey as I’m working to improve myself and the health of my cycle.
Keep up the great work! Subscribed! 💖
aw thank you and SO excited for you!!! Learning about our cycles and getting in touch with our body is life changing!
How is your cycle syncing journey going so far?
Omg you have no idea how helpful this is !!😍😍😍
Yay so glad!! 😊
literally watching this at day 1 of my cycle so great time! gonna give this a go :)
Haha perfect!! 🙌🙌
I’m pretty in tuned with myself so I naturally do these things. It’s nice to know that I’m on the right track. 🌹🍷❤️
Great video,you are very good at explaining things clearly and simply,thank you for the knowledge 👏
Thank you!! I really try to make things as simple and clear as possible 😊
This is brilliant! Going to do more research and try this out.
Yay so glad!! ❤️❤️
Amazing Video thanks so much for the great information
This is where PMDD become important to understand and help other women that are suffering...they say it’s only 3 to 5% that suffer but more and more are coming forward and lies about having a total hysterectomy and ovary removal is being recommended. I opt for HRT at 47 after suffering since 16. And 100% worse in peri menopause 😱
I admire this video ... thank you 💚
most important video and channel on youtube for all women to see, imo :)
Never knew this existed! Thank you so much for the video!! I'm going to try to sync my exercise!
Isn’t it cool?! And it can help SO much. Exercise is such a good way to start :)
How is cycling syncing your exercise going?
After watching this now ik how important is knowing and understanding menstrual cycle, bcs i've always blaming myself when im not productive not knowing that it's just my menstrual cycle and i shouldn't blame myself about it. Thank you so much your explanation is really easy to understand and i realize im in my luteal phrase 😂
Omg. Why doesn't anyone teach this in school? So many women would be happy to be aware of all this and feel normal about their feelings across phases
Thank you so much. Super interesting topic!
Glad you enjoyed :)
Game changing!!
Me 27, wondering the same thing. I feel so out of tune with my body. Can’t wait to learn more.
I couldn't do this when I was younger and now that my cycle had regulated, I'm very ready for the jelly!
Serously you have been a great help!!!! Is there a video out there what samples of meals to eat during all this phases? Thanks for this information I am right now completing my 1 year without a period and losing it with what is going on with my body.
Beautiful im writing all this down.
I like these tips! In the diet phase, I would've liked to know more about proteins etc. it was all about veggies.
I love this!
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This is excellent. Thank you!
You're very welcome! ❤️❤️
So useful❤
Jillz talking about diet being the least exciting but really important.
Me who’s studying nutrition: 🤩🤩🤩
Thank you so much 👏❤️
Thank you so much 🙏🏾❤️👏🏾🥰🥰
Amazing ❤🎯
Amazing content, thank you!
Thanks for watching :)
This needs to be taught in high school. I want to try diet and exercise
Agreed! I have videos on diet and exercise that might help you so be sure to check those out...it goes into a little bit more detail 😊
@@JillzGuerin I have watched them and they are sooo helpful
It was very interesting👍 🍀
Hi Jillz. This is such an informative video. When i was 22 i had lots of energy and as a result i got into the gym and did intense workouts for 6 days a week. As years passed by i noticed my monthly flow became lighter and days shorter. Workouts did diminish my generalized anxiety...i did made my montly almost dissapear. Now at 29 i do workout bc my anxiety goes through the roof but my period comes only for a day and im lefr angry for the rest of my cycle bc i dont bleed. Maybe i should just cut the working out completely but im afraid my anxiety will come up again. Its a lose lose situation🤦♀️🙄
I remember one day, I had so much pain in my stomach from my period that I almost passed out. I felt dizzy, my blood pressure dropped and I had to lay on the ground. I saw the doctor about it and all she could tell me is "if it happens again let me know" No advice , no information, no help whatsoever. I have since been on Ibuprofen for it, where if i don't take it, I end up on the floor again like the above. I am so happy I found this video and will get the book too. Thankyou
i have this too sometimes, but eating a very clean diet, no sugar or ice cream etc on my period has really helped with this. also breathwork!! helps to breathe through the pain.
Thank You 💓💞🥰🙏
Back to its nature, we’re different from the nature, not the same background, age, gender,… whatever. So don’t compare with someone else. We’re unique, and we’re sent here to learn our own lessons, meet destined people, and watch, hear what we need to. This life is precious and magical!
, love, I did some yoga today because it's that time of the month
During the ovulation phase we are more attractive too, our face is more symmetrical, we are prettier and subconsciously we dress sexier and we act more ‘feline’ to attract males 😄 my partner says he can feel my pheromones all over the place and asks what do I have today as he feels so attracted by me ? 😁😁😁 Women’s bodies are amazing ! I can totally relate to everything you mentioned , I have learned about this a few years ago and I already know not to be hard on my self before and during the period, even doing very little at work because I literally have no energy and sometimes I take a nap (thanks God for smart working 😂) Thank you for the video Jillz! Followed you recently and loving your content !
Yes love ovulation phase!!! And so glad you subscribed!! 💕💕
Thanks!!!
I find that strength training and heavy exertion exercise is best during ovulation, just feel like superwoman. Best attitude, everything is rosie. Then I have the rest of the month to wait around for ovulation again 😭 I noticed that going low carb a couple days prior to mensus really helps with bloating and cramping.
Im choosing to get in more fiber and healthy carbs into my luteal phase as I am nearing right now because I get bad PMS symptoms. I will get back here after trying this for a month. Hope this works for me!
Do you have a podcast?? I would listen to you all day. 💕
This was amazing!!! Have you made a video on where menopausal, post menopausal, and pregnant females fit into this cycle syncing? I want to share this info with all the ladies in my life but I don’t know how to share with the groups listed above :) thanks!
So cycle syncing like this is specific to women having a period! Post menopausal and pregnant women have different hormone levels and they don't go in cycles like this. Post menopausal hormones are more steady, while pregnancy is more of a build up to birth and getting the body ready for labor and stuff 😊
52 yo and hearing this for first time. Amazing.
Thank you for teaching me, at 24 years, about cycle syncing.❤❤
You’re welcome!! It truly is pretty life changing info 💖
Ya I’m 36 and just learning this. 🤦🏽♀️
Love this thank you jills ❤ can you please make a video about how a female is like in a healthy relationship ? Appreciate you ❤❤
Good idea!! Thank you! 💖
Mi watching this. When my sweet PCod has skipped my periods last 2 months 😁
Every woman should know this.
Amazing
On 👉 point
thank you Jillz
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Absolutely LOVED the way this video was organized. Simple and to the point. Lots of great points made and helped me understand cycle-syncing on a beginner level. Thank you so much!
Ah yay so glad you loved it!! 🥰
Hi ! I normally never comment on videos but I found this so interesting! Thank you so much for all the info.. I really want to implement this in my life but I've been on birth control since 15- I'm 21 now... does that impact cycle syncing? I definitely feel changes in my mood during the month but I've heard that the pill does block some hormones.. crazy how this stuff isn't taught in school!
I’m so glad it was helpful for you! So most hormonal birth control stabilizes your hormones meaning these shifts might not be *as* dramatic but you can absolutely still do it and benefit from it!!
Thankyou! ♥️😍
You’re welcome!!❤️
@@JillzGuerin 😍♥️
I'm synching food to my cycle first!
Menstrual phase -during periods -hormones are low
-productivity is low,take things slow,greater intuition,plan things for next month
Low energy,rest
Take rest,walk,gentle yoga,extra hour sleep
Follicular phase -after periods(7-10days)period between bleeding & ovulation -estrogen levels are rising slowly
Height creativity-dream big ,plan things
Running,dancing,new workouts
Ovulatory phase-3-4days(hormone peak)
Work-social communication, writing etc
High intensity training
Luteal phase -time between ovulation and next bleed
(Hormones at lowest point)(Annoying)-10-14 days
To wrap things up, clean things up-less creativity,less productivity,do things that doesnt need thoughts.
Yoga,less energy lighter workouts as period approaches
Love this so sweet how you explain, are there any good apps that help us track or remind us what face we are in so we take it easy or hard 😆 thanks
Yes! It’s called “MyFlo Period Tracker” 😊😊
Please ake a Video on exercise intolerance!!!
Imma do my diet first thx 😊
Amazing 🤗 Thank You sister 😘
Thank you so much for all these pieces of informative advice!
Is there a good app that you know of for cycle syncing ? Like something that tells you which phase you are in and what you can do to make the most out of each ? I am really desperate here searching for one.... even paid one is good
Love from India
Hi! I really loved this video ,but I was wondering what if we wish to increase our muscle mass, how would we sync our workouts?
You can still apply these principles loosely! So for the menstrual phase, don't push yourself as much as you normally would. For the follicular phase, maybe do more reps, less weight, add in some light cardio. Ovulatory phase, try to push it hard and then start letting yourself rest more/go easier as you get deeper and deeper into your luteal phase. But I'm not a personal trainer or anything so take this with a grain of salt lol, but this is what I would do!
its okay girl - it took me 34 years to finally learn haha
The follicular phase is actually the first phase