03/31/2026
If you feel hungrier or a little more drained the week before your period, your body isn’t being dramatic, your metabolism is literally working harder.
Hormonal shifts during this phase increase the amount of energy your body burns, which means your system may need more fuel and a bit more recovery than usual. Ignoring that usually just backfires.
Think steady meals, enough protein, and movement that supports your body instead of exhausting it.
Your metabolism isn’t the same every week of the month - and once you understand that, it becomes a lot easier to work with your body instead of constantly fighting it.