THE BODY AT WORK
Menstrual Cycle Hormones: Week by Week
Reproduction Is a Full-Time Job
When nutrition is mismatched to these shifts, the body compensates by borrowing resources from elsewhere, often showing up as fatigue, cravings, mood changes, digestive issues, or cycle irregularities. When nutrition is aligned, the system becomes more resilient: energy stabilizes, hormones regulate more smoothly, and recovery improves.
Cycle-aligned nutrition is not about perfection or control. It is about recognizing that your body is already doing complex, cyclical work, and feeding it in a way that respects that rhythm.
Your body is preparing for life every day, whether or not pregnancy is your goal. Hormones are constantly shifting, tissues are building and breaking down, energy demands change week to week, and the reproductive system resets on a monthly cycle. This ongoing biological work influences metabolism, nutrient needs, mood, digestion, and recovery, often without conscious awareness.