The Importance of Fasting During Premenstrual

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If you are working out too hard the week before your period, we're going to see some massive changes in her cycle because progesterone's out. The other wicked combination for fasting during this time is you become naturally more insulin resistant. We crave more carbs during the week before our period. And then once your cycle starts, okay, now let's go back into more of your keto low carb lifestyle.

Dr. Mindy Pelz, DC is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, nutrition and functional health expert who has spent more than two decades helping thousands of people successfully reclaim their health. She is a recognized leader in the alternative health field and a pioneer in the fasting movement. Her new book, Fast Like a Girl: A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones, is out now.

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