Making the Most of Your Cycle | Luteal Phase

Years ago I made a series of videos going over the different phases of our cycles and I decided it was time to remake those and share how to make the most out of each phase. Today we're going over the Luteal Phase. Enjoy!
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[@slyhead66]

I have to come watch your videos during my luteal phase because I just get sooo low energy and foggy and then feel anxious about that. But your videos remind me that this is normal and ok. Saturday afternoon nap, don’t mind if I do.

[@CycleCoachAcademy]

Progesterone is at play when we feel foggy in our luteal phase. The way I've dealt with my anxiety around feeling low energy is by planning ahead - I do all my grocery shopping for my luteal phase in my ovulatory phase, I decrease my exercise intensity and I make sure I'm eating every 3-4 hours. That helps me support my energy levels. How does this land for ya? :) I hope it can help!

[@slyhead66]

@@CycleCoachAcademy Thanks! Glad I'm not the only one. Great tips :)

[@autismenlightenment]

How in the world are you making videos w a newborn and a toddler!?! I have a six week old and nursing her alone is a full time job. You are a wonder woman!

[@VisionsPleasure]

After being a crazy person for half the day I decided to focus on self care spa for the second half: soak feet in magnesium water, masks, facial & breast massage. Definitely recommend the latter strategy! I track on an app but I want to start tracking the real way. Thanks for the reading recs!

[@rileywiebe3512]

A breast massage is a thing..?

[@CycleCoachAcademy]

Great book recommendations! I like that you mention that tracking is a great way to approach managing symptoms of the luteal phase. Awareness is key for success! Thanks for making this video!

[@nancimartin3276]

I get different breakouts during different parts of my cycle Ovulation: tender big pimples around my chin Luteal: little bumps on my forehead

[@jacquelineconnors888]

Would love to see a video about getting back into tracking your cycle postpartum!

[@autismenlightenment]

Yes, my daughter is 7 weeks today and I got a mini period this week...

[@stephanieschofield-holt2501]

Victoria! I loved this video so much. I am in that phase right now and didn’t know anything about it. I feel so much better knowing that it is my bodies response and that I am not just losing motivation. Going to practice self care and give myself a break this week.

[@danielachs]

So accurate! Love this and waiting for the next in the series.

[@shelbydelery813]

My trainer at the gym is like “come on let’s gooooo Shelby!” And I’m like “UM I’m in late luteal phase... back off” lmao I’m on this phase now, personally not my fav... like I get the purpose but besides the crankiness - it’s the bloating I cannot stand. I’ll eat food and it bloat me up in a second durning this phase.

[@CycleCoachAcademy]

Sometimes progesterone can "support" the bloating process in our luteal phase by slowing down our digestion. Fennel and licorice tea are super supportive for reducing bloating. Let me know if this helps you in your next luteal phase!

[@prdaAndy]

It would be great if you could touch on hormonal headaches/migraines.

[@classicrocha7953]

Omg i hate them!!!!!!!!!!

[@kalinawalker2656]

I am so excited for this series!!

[@nicolefrog]

These cycle videos are always my favorite!

[@Brea890]

My PMS snuck up on me early this phase... 10 days before my period 😂 sorry hubs. I definitely feel like I do more of my crocheting in the luteal phase. I just want to turn into a hermit and work on projects.

[@CycleCoachAcademy]

That's a great thing to do in the luteal phase! I become a super hermit in the luteal phase - I like having projects that require low brain activity like budgeting, editing or work in the garden!

[@bookswithchaimae]

Thank you , thank you , thank you , i needed this video so much❤.

[@agrubbs7496]

Fall is the best! Don’t go bringing fall down to that level 😂😂

[@annoyingbookgirl]

For as long as I can remember I'm tired sad and bloated for my entire luteal phase (which is half of every month) and I'm TRYING to relax so I don't feel so miserable but my job is really stressful and I'm broke and I'm just so disheartened and I don't know how to help myself and I feel like this world is not made for women to thrive and I just want peace for once and to feel like everything is okay for one whole month straight I'm watching videos on the luteal phase for advice but they all say I need to relax and I CANT I literally have to make money idk what to do

[@guadalupesolismarin7681]

Thanks for sharing, goddess 🌷

[@hannahmulligan1103]

I feel really good during my luteal phase. Right before I get my period, 2 days leading up to it, I feel like I am high on life. I feel this when ovulating as well. I'm not sure why. I do have low progesterone and was not ovulating before. I have to have my blood work checked again to determine if I am ovulating. I haven't in years.

[@xAvrilRamonaLavigne]

Wow lucky you!!! Before and a bit during my period I feel really bad 😂

[@rileywiebe3512]

Oh the weather outside is weather

[@1284Tati]

that’s my go-to crying place as well 😂😭

[@vmrazek]

Love the Forgetting Sarah Marshall quote on the board 😂

[@vilmapal6778]

Hi hi hi ow you check or how is work

[@shainasiciliano6052]

❤️

[@vilmapal6778]

How do I know if I get pregnant

[@rileywiebe3512]

I don’t think you have cycles then? Or maybe it’s like one long cycle lol