Did you know that every time you ovulate your strengthen your:

Heart

Brain 

Bones

Muscles

 

Stay with me here.  Getting in the weeds a little. 

The follicular phase of your cycle starts on the first day of your period and ends when you ovulate. During this time the ovaries produce follicles (hence the name of the phase), which then house eggs. This stimulates the thickening of the uterus’s lining. 

 

Why do we care?  Because this increase’s estrogen.

 

When Estrogen rises it promotes muscle gain, insulin sensitivity, healthy bones and a healthy brain!