Menstrual Cycle Phase Fueling > TL;DR > - Luteal phase: may need slightly more calories; some crave carbs > - Follicular: often feel stronger; standard fueling > - Track your cycle; adjust if you notice patterns > - Individual variation is high; experiment, don't overthink --- Overview Different phases of the menstrual cycle affect: - Metabolism - Energy needs - Carbohydrate utilization - Recovery - Hydration Understanding these changes helps optimize training an...

Menstrual Cycle Phase Fueling > TL;DR > - Luteal phase: may need slightly more calories; some crave carbs > - Follicular: often feel stronger; standard fueling > - Track your cycle; adjust if you notice patterns > - Individual variation is high; experiment, don't overthink --- Overview Different phases of the menstrual cycle affect: - Metabolism - Energy needs - Carbohydrate utilization - Recovery - Hydration Understanding these changes helps optimize training an...