Tag: Hormonal fluctuations

Over 90% of women experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms like bloating and mood swings, which can make a woman feel like she's gained weight and cause her to question why her weight loss stalls on her period. Understanding the hormonal and physiological shifts that occur can help you navigate this frustrating but normal phenomenon.

A 2016 study found that women tend to eat more and experience stronger food cravings during the luteal phase of their menstrual cycle. This is just one of many biological factors that can explain why a woman might be asking, 'Why am I more hungry as a woman?'.

Preliminary results from a study showed a significant increase in glycemia levels during menstruation, suggesting that hormonal shifts can make it more challenging to stay in ketosis. This common experience, where the menstrual cycle seems to disrupt your metabolic state, is driven by the complex interplay of hormones throughout the month.