Methods/Steps

Gynecologists point out that you can lose weight moderately during menstruation. It should be noted that female friends must not lose weight by dieting or strenuous exercise during menstruation, otherwise they will not lose weight, but will have other serious adverse effects. Menstrual weight loss is also called physiological weight loss method. Is to use the physiological cycle to divide slimming into four stages, namely, the 1st-7th day after menstruation is called slimming welfare period, the 7th-14th day after menstruation is called slimming overspeed period, the 14th-21st day after menstruation is called slimming plateau period, and the 21st-28th day after menstruation is called slimming slow period.

1. During the slimming welfare period, the weight at this time is generally 2-3 kg more than usual. When you are weak, eat more iron-containing foods, such as beef, high-calorie hot cocoa and chocolate.

2. During the period of slimming and speeding, it is very easy to get fat. If the calories you eat cannot be decomposed quickly, oats will become fat and stay in the body, so try to reduce the intake of high-calorie and high-fat foods. Eat less sugar and starch, with moderate exercise.

3. The slimming platform period is still a favorable period to lose weight. Eat more high-fiber foods, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, whole wheat flour, brown rice, oats and other foods. Eating enough high-fiber food can promote hormone excretion and increase the content of magnesium in blood.

4. During the slow slimming period, the diet in the week before menstruation should be light, and eat more green leafy vegetables and fruits, which are easy to digest and nutritious; Drink plenty of water, maintain smooth excretion and reduce pelvic congestion. At the same time, eat more high-protein foods such as meat, eggs, tofu and soybeans.

It is possible to use women's physiological cycle, combined with diet and exercise to achieve the goal of losing weight. However, we must also grasp the degree, not excessive dieting or excessive exercise, and we must achieve good results step by step.

In diet, during menstruation, you can eat more iron-containing foods and plant proteins to improve iron absorption; Don't eat alcohol, tobacco and spicy and hot food such as pepper, garlic and barbecue; Don't eat cold food, such as all kinds of cold drinks and raw fruits; Eat less acidic foods, such as sauerkraut and plums; Don't eat too salty, drink more boiled water. In terms of calorie control, it is not advisable to go on a diet during menstruation, and enough calories and nutrients should be ingested.

In sports, strenuous exercise should be avoided during menstruation, and high-intensity exercise should not be carried out. We should focus on shaping, and we can do some gentle unarmed exercises, such as simple Tai Ji Chuan and Pilates. Walking and jogging are also good choices.