For years, I treated my body like a machine—pushing through every workout, eating the same way every day, and expecting consistent energy levels no matter what. But every month, like clockwork, there’d be a week where everything felt harder. My workouts drained me, I was exhausted no matter how much I slept, and my cravings were all over the place.
Turns out, it wasn’t a lack of willpower—it was my hormones.
When I finally started tracking my cycle and adjusting my habits to match each phase, everything clicked. Instead of forcing high-intensity workouts when my body wanted rest, I leaned into walking and strength training during my luteal phase. Instead of pushing through fatigue, I gave myself more carbs and magnesium-rich foods when I needed them.
One small but helpful change was swapping my usual coffee for something gentler during the second half of my cycle. Everyday Dose became my go-to because it gives me energy without the cortisol spike that coffee sometimes triggers. It’s a subtle shift, but it helps me feel more balanced instead of wired and drained.
When you work with your body instead of against it, everything feels easier.