Does Cycle Syncing Your Workouts & Nutrition Actually Work? (Jillian Greaves) | Ep 298

Download my new Strength Training for Hormone Health guide to optimize hormones, boost your metabolism, and maintain muscle mass for life. — Does your menstrual cycle impact how you should train and eat? Or is "cycle syncing" another wellness trend designed to sell programs? Dietitian Jillian Greaves and I cut through the cycle syncing hype - what works, what's just marketing hype, and how to support your body throughout your cycle. We break down the science behind hormonal fluctuations and discuss carbs, fasting, birth control, practical training adjustments, and one-size-fits-all protocols. No fluff, just facts. Jillian is a functional medicine dietitian and women’s health expert specializing in hormonal health, PCOS, and cycle-based nutrition. With a Master’s in Public Health from Tufts University, she has helped thousands of women optimize their health through personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes. Today, you’ll learn all about: 02:28 - Why cycle syncing can backfire when taken too far 04:15 - The 4 phases of the menstrual cycle and how hormones fluctuate 07:04 - Why some women feel stronger during their period 13:21 - The impact of carbs on female metabolism and stress resilience 19:13 - The problem with chronic low-carb diets for women 24:20 - Why the luteal phase may require more recovery 30:32 - How to adjust your training and nutrition based on real biofeedback 41:25 - The truth about birth control and why it’s overprescribed 47:02 - Rapid-fire Q & A 52:01 - Outro Episode resources: Website: jilliangreaves.com Instagram: @jilliangreavesrd Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram