@_emmagilligan_fit: Watch my tummy deflate after my period arrives🩸 This differs from each person & each cycle but *typically* (everyone and every cycle is different) you hold more water retention in the build up to your period and this starts to lessen as you come on and your period becomes lighter Just coming on my period is like a release for my body then I can sometimes experience some bloat alongside cramps on my first couple of days then it subsides as you can see in these vids Premenstrual water retention is likely caused by fluctuations in your hormones. Progesterone levels peak here and can cause imbalances as it activates the hormone aldosterone, which causes the kidneys to retain water and salt But all TEMPORARY! Some things that can help 👇🏼 👉🏼 drink lots of water 👉🏼 try herbal teas, like peppermint & ginger 👉🏼 add turmeric to food to help with inflammation 👉🏼 focus on gut friendly foods, eg non-processed foods 👉🏼 foods high in magnesium and calcium which help to flush fluid out the body, such as leafy greens I’ve got you girls 🫡🤝🏼 Don’t let this get in your head and think you’ve gained weight or aren’t making progress ❌ I promise it will pass 🫶🏼 For help managing your cycle, enquire today 1:1 coaching link in my bio ❤️ All outfits are @Gymshark code EMMAG will save you 10% off ✨ #keepingitreal #femalefitness #femaleempowerment #realgirls #lowerbellybloat #periodbloat #realwomen #scaleweightmeansnothing #lowerbellyfat #realness

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Thursday 24 August 2023 15:17:34 GMT