Why Your Cravings Change Throughout the Month (And What to Do About It)
Ever wonder why one week you’re craving smoothies and salads... and the next you want to dive face-first into a giant bowl of mac & cheese?

Spoiler alert: It’s not a lack of willpower—it’s your hormones talking.

Your body’s needs actually change throughout your cycle.

➔ Different phases = different nutrients, cravings, and energy demands.

And when we ignore those changes, it’s like showing up to a marathon in flip-flops—you're trying, but you’re not exactly set up for success.

For years, I thought I just needed more discipline. More willpower.
But what I really needed was to start listening to my body.

During different parts of your cycle, your body asks for different things. In the follicular phase (the first half after your period), you might crave lighter, fresher foods like smoothies, berries, and crisp veggies—because your estrogen is rising and your energy is naturally higher. But as you move into the luteal phase (the week or so before your period), progesterone takes the lead. Your metabolism speeds up, your body retains more water, and you might find yourself craving warm, comforting meals like hearty stews or that irresistible mac & cheese.

✨ That’s why I created my Cycle Syncing Recipe Book—to take the guesswork out of it.

Your hormones don’t want you eating the exact same thing every day. They’re doing a delicate dance behind the scenes, and they’re asking for support—not a rigid diet plan.

And when you start feeding your body what it actually needs in each phase? Everything gets easier. Your energy stabilizes. Your mood feels lighter. Even the dreaded cramps can calm down. 💛

It’s not about perfection. It’s about partnership—working with your body instead of fighting it every month.

If you're tired of feeling like your body is betraying you... maybe it’s time to start supporting it instead.

🎯 Grab the Cycle Syncing Recipe Book and learn how simple, delicious meals can help you feel better, all month long.

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Meet Leah Negrin

 
I am a bold, beautiful, sometimes timid, usually happy, essential oil, nutrition junkie. Although at 39 I feel as if I've had several careers over a lifetime (or at least sometimes when I look back at my resume that is what shines through). I've been a paralegal, an office manager, an administrative assistant, worked in commercial lending and have finally landed on nutrition.

My journey to nutrition started many years ago when my sister was diagnosed with celiac disease and food had to change for the family. From there, along my own health journey I’ve helped people not only figure out what to eat but how to do it so that it can work for them sustainably. For almost seven years I’ve been counseling people on their nutrition and weight loss journeys. 

Finally getting some sunshine in Southern California *Photo credit  Brittany Hassett 

I am knowledgeable about what purpose food serves your body and I focus on finding sustainable options when it comes to food; this also led to my love of essential oils. I had the opportunity to attend a workshop where a registered dietitian spoke about using essential oils in her practice to help her patients. I was floored. I knew that #plantsheal but I didn't realize that others in the 'conventional' medical community thought that as well!! Learning that it was possible to incorporate these magical little bottles gave me a huge sense of hope.


Alina, myself and Caitlin (oily bffs) *Photo credit Anne Negrin

 
As I learned more about these oils I was diagnosed with increased intestinal permeability or as many of us know it, leaky gut. Leaky gut has been around for quite awhile but many of us are just learning what this is or why this is even more common these days than ever before. Many issues can be related to leaky gut including autoimmune diseases. Receiving this diagnosis just led me down a path further to learn about nutrition and how to best serve my body and take care of myself.


Enjoying a vegan ice cream cone in Budapest! *Photo credit to Michelle Owen 

Since birthing our sweet baby boy at home earlier this year I’ve been incredibly passionate about helping other women too who are pregnant and new mothers with their nutrition. Eating healthy for your pregnant body and your postpartum self is a game changer for both mother and baby.

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