09/29/2026
The last one is usually the hardest for most of us, so let me explain why itâs so important đ
Hereâs WHY I prioritize each of these when it comes to supporting hormones + PMOS:
⢠No coffee before breakfast: Eating a balanced breakfast first helps me prioritize nourishment + blood sugar stability instead of starting the day on caffeine alone. Caffeine can also temporarily increase cortisol, which in turn, will make your PMOS symptoms worse.
⢠No skipping meals: Going long periods without eating can make it harder to get enough nutrients and may leave you dealing with energy crashes, intense hunger + cravings later and weight gain (counterintuitive I know, but itâs true!) Consistent, balanced meals make blood sugar management easier too!
⢠80-100g of protein per day: Protein supports muscle growth + maintenance, keeps us satisfied and can help create a steadier blood sugar response when itâs part of a balanced meal. Building and maintaining muscle is especially valuable for metabolic health and us PMOS girlies.
⢠At least 80oz of water: Hydration supports basically every system in our body, including digestion, energy, exercise performance + overall metabolic health. If weâre not getting enough water, our body canât function properly, which includes our hormones.
⢠Fiber at every meal: Fiber helps slow digestion, supports steadier blood sugar after meals, keeps us full + supports gut health. All things I need to prioritize with PMOS.
⢠No screens 30 minutes before bed: Sleep is SO important for hormone + metabolic health. Screens before bed can make it harder to wind down, especially if youâre scrolling way past your bedtime, so creating a screen-free window helps protect that 7-9 hours. And the light from our screens makes our brain think itâs still daytime, so itâs harder for our body to produce melatonin naturally, which makes it way harder to fall asleep and stay asleep.
None of these things are some magical PMOS âhack.â I wish there was one đ
Theyâre the boring foundations that support our overall metabolic + hormone health when we actually do them consistently.
Which of these do you follow too?!