Women are affected by hormones, and it is more difficult for women to lose weight than men. Whether the menstrual cycle is normal or not is related to metabolism, so you can’t be careless when losing weight. Many women lose weight so much that they no longer have menstruation, or they have polycystic ovarian tumors. Therefore, if they cannot lose weight, they must first solve the problem of the reproductive system and normalize menstruation. Traditional Chinese medicine pays attention to the maintenance of menstrual cycle and believes that women should regulate their menstrual cycle well. The key to not gaining weight is to maintain health during the menstrual cycle. Here is an introduction to the relationship between the menstrual cycle and weight loss. When menstruation begins on the 1st to 5th day of the menstrual cycle, you need to take special care of yourself due to blood loss. At this time, you can slow down your weight loss and add more iron-rich foods and fruits, such as pig liver, kelp, pig blood, and grapes. Wait, you can even eat some skinless chicken legs to replenish your energy and love yourself a little more. Cool foods can easily affect the amount of menstrual blood, causing blood to stagnate and be difficult to discharge from the body. Traditional Chinese medicine also believes that you should eat less lettuce salads that are cool in nature, and you can replace cool mung beans with red beans, and green tea with black tea. Blood-enhancing soups include Shenghua Decoction, which can drain blood stasis more cleanly. Occasionally eating some sweets such as red bean and sesame porridge can also warm the uterus and eliminate menstrual blood. Days 6 to 13 of the menstrual cycle are like the full moon rising tide in nature. During this period, hormone interference is minimal and the body and mind are in good condition. It is easy to see the effect of weight loss and maintain the original weight loss plan. Days 14 to 20 of the menstrual cycle: During this period, appetite is likely to increase, so special attention should be paid to diet control. It is recommended to choose high-fiber foods, such as konjac, to increase satiety. Premenstrual period is a stagnant period for weight loss. Due to the secretion of progesterone, water will be retained in the body, and the weight may increase by 1 to 2 kg. During this period, it is easy to feel irritable and have edema in the body. However, eat some red beans and coix seeds to eliminate edema. Eat a light diet and reduce salt intake. If you have dysmenorrhea, it is best to reduce the intake of cold foods, such as fruits or ice cream.