What's Happening During Follicular​
Hello renewed energy! The follicular phase begins right after your period ends and lasts until ovulation. During this phase, estrogen levels gradually rise, stimulating the growth of follicles in the ovaries, each containing an immature egg. This is a time of renewal and growth, where energy levels start to pick up, and your body prepares for the possibility of ovulation.
What to Eat During Follicular
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Fiber-Rich Foods
Include plenty of vegetables, beans, and whole grains to support detoxification and help balance blood sugar levels, giving you sustained energy.
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Cruciferous Vegetables
Broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts support hormone balance and promote liver detoxification.
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Berries and Citrus
Load up on Vitamin C and antioxidants in this phase with foods like blueberries, strawberries & oranges.
Raw Carrots
Raw carrots contain a fiber that binds to endotoxins and excess estrogen in the gut to help eliminate them from the body.
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What to Avoid During Follicular
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Excessive Alcohol
You're probably feeling great during this phase, why ruin it? Alcohol can interfere with hormone production, affecting your energy and mood during this phase.
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Caffeine Overload
Too much caffeine can create unnecessary stress and disrupt your body’s hormonal balance, particularly as estrogen rises.
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Refined Carbs & Sugary Foods
These foods can spike blood sugar levels and lead to energy crashes. Opt for whole foods to keep energy steady.
Plastics & Other Endocrine Disruptors
This goes for all 4 phases, avoid plastics and endocrine distrupting ingredients in bath & body and household cleaning supplies such as parabens and triclosan.
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Follicular Phase Exercise
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Cardio (Moderate to Intense) Take advantage of follicular energy, but don't push your body too hard by knowing when to call it. Activities like cycling, running, or HIIT are great for boosting metabolism and endurance.
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Pilates or Yoga
As your body builds strength, try more dynamic forms of yoga or Pilates that challenge your core and flexibility.
Follicular Phase Date Night Ideas
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Cooking Class
Embrace your follicular creative energy! Take a cooking class together to try new foods and enjoy a shared experience in a creative, energetic setting.
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Romantic Dinner Out
Energy is on the rise, as is sociability and libido. This is a great phase for the two of you to connect over a meal at your favorite restaurant.
Follicular Phase Journal Prompts
"What am I currently grateful for and how does this gratitude make me feel? What new things to be grateful for do I want to manifest in?"
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You're beginning to feel more creative and energetic in the follicular phase. Find grounding and embrace the joy with gratitude and manifestation practices.
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"What goals or projects am I excited to begin during this phase, and how can I channel my energy into them?"
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Reflect on new ideas or aspirations that are surfacing as your energy rises. Use this phase for creative thinking and forward momentum.
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