What Not to Do in Each Phase of Your Moon Cycle
Living in Rhythm: How Your Body Works in Every Phase
Your body isn’t random—it’s rhythmic.
Each phase of your moon cycle brings real shifts in hormones, mood, energy, and cravings.This series breaks it down simply—so you can understand what’s happening and support your body with food, lifestyle, and flow.
Because when you know your rhythm, you thrive with it.
The No-No List for Living in Sync —Because Knowing What to Avoid Is Half the Magic
Moon cycle syncing isn’t just about what you do —it’s also about what you don’t.
There are hidden sabotages that throw you off each month:
Pushing through pain. Skipping protein. Starting a restrictive diet at the worst possible time (hint: right before your period).
Sound familiar?
Let’s clear the clutter and get real —phase by phase —about what to avoid, so your cycle stops feeling like a rollercoaster...
and starts feeling like your rhythm.
🌒 Follicular Phase
(Days 6–14, from end of period to ovulation)
Your energy’s rising —don’t burn it all at once.
What Avoid:
Skip meals because “I’m not that hungry” — your metabolism is ramping up.
Eat heavy, greasy meals — your liver’s clearing residual estrogen, so keep food fresh and light.
Over-caffeinated — it spikes cortisol and crashes blood sugar.
Overbook your calendar — energy’s up, but recovery still matters.
🚫 No-no’s:
Hydration is key here — estrogen increases your fluid needs.
Thinking now’s the time to cleanse — not yet. Early follicular is for rebuilding.
Want to know when and how to reset your body? We’ll break it down in our upcoming moon-cycle cleanse guide.
Don’t neglect iron + B vitamins—especially after heavy periods.
Don’t ignore mental clarity —this is your power zone for planning and strategy.
Why:
This is your spring—momentum builds here. You want to fuel the rise, not sabotage it.
🌕 Ovulation Phase
(Around Days 14–16)
You’re glowing—don’t overcommit just because you can.
What Avoid:
Indulge in inflammatory meals —alcohol, fried food, or excessive dairy can worsen estrogen dominance.
Forget cooling, anti-inflammatory foods —peppermint, cucumber, watermelon, leafy greens.
Neglect sleep —yes, even Superwoman needs rest.
Say yes to every invite? Pause. Overexertion here leads to a luteal crash.
🚫 No-no’s:
Don’t skip ovulation support nutrients like zinc (pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, cashews) and B6 (salmon, bananas, spinach) —they help your body clear excess estrogen and stabilize mood for the second half of your cycle.
Why:
You feel invincible here. But overbooking + overheating = burnout before luteal phase hits.
🌖 Luteal Phase
(Days 17–28, post-ovulation to pre-bleed)
Progesterone is queen—but she needs calm.
What Avoid:
Skip meals or protein —blood sugar dips worsen mood swings and fatigue.
Restrict food — you need more calories here.
Ignore your gut —bloat is real; ease up on alcohol, sugar, and processed food.
Push high-intensity workouts —cortisol and cravings will clap back.
🚫 No-no’s:
Don’t forget magnesium (dark chocolate and pumpkin seeds) and fiber (lentils and pears) —critical for PMS and digestion.
Don’t ignore or judge your cravings —they’re part of your metabolic shift.
Suppress your feelings —this is your inner truth phase.
Why:
This is your inner autumn. If you don’t slow down, your body will make you. And PMS will scream what you’re ignoring.
🌑 Menstrual Phase
(Days 1–5, the bleeding phase)
Your body is bleeding—let it rest, not perform.
What NOT to do:
Eat cold smoothies and raw salads —they weaken digestion and chill the uterus (which can worsen cramps).
Push intense workouts —this is a rest phase, not a performance window.
Start a diet cleanse —this is your lowest energy point and your body is rebuilding.
What Avoid:
Don’t skip iron-rich foods—bone broth, lentils, dark leafy greens, red meat.
Don’t rush rest—this is your hormonal reset and cellular detox.
Why:
This is your reset. Give your body warmth, nourishment, and grace.
🌀 You’re Not Meant to Be the Same Every Day
Your body isn’t unpredictable—it’s intelligent.
Every shift in your cycle has a purpose: to energize, to release, to slow down, to rebuild.
When you stop resisting those shifts—and start flowing with them—you unlock a whole new level of ease, power, and clarity.
Don’t deprive your cravings. Don’t shame your rest. Just learn to ride the rhythm—smartly, intentionally, and with a little self-love.
At Moon Affair, we’re here to help you decode that rhythm.
Because your cycle isn’t a curse—it’s a compass.
And when you know how to read it, you thrive.
Start syncing with your cycle today:
Track where you are in your cycle right now
Adjust your meals, movement, and mindset with each phase
Follow @mymoonaffair for more education and daily tips
Coming next: Your Sex Drive is Cyclical Too - Your libido isn’t broken—it’s brilliant.
Your rhythm is wisdom. Own it. Explore it. Thrive with it.