A Really Good Cry

Cycle Syncing 101: The Science Behind a Symptom-Free Period with Alisa Vitti

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Jan 27, 2026
Alisa Vitti, hormone expert and bestselling author who founded FLOliving, explains the infradian rhythm and why your cycle is a built-in guidance system. She outlines cycle syncing for food, movement, sleep, and mindset. Topics include phase-specific eating and training, hidden hormone harms, smarter testing, supplements by phase, fertility prep, and menopause-supporting practices.
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INSIGHT

PMS Signals Hormonal Imbalance, Not Fate

  • PMS reflects an inverted estrogen-progesterone ratio in the luteal phase rather than inevitability.
  • Vitti reports an 80% PMS symptom reduction in 30 days in a preliminary IRB trial using cycle-syncing methods.
ANECDOTE

Long‑Term Practice Preserved Her Ovulation

  • Alisa Vitti has practised cycle syncing for ~15 years and credits it with preserving regular ovulation at 48.5 years old.
  • She reports no HRT or peptides and views cycle syncing as long‑game ovarian care.
ADVICE

Skip Fasted Workouts And Early Caffeine

  • Avoid extended fasting, fasted workouts, and caffeine on an empty stomach because they disrupt cortisol, glucose and melatonin.
  • Eat breakfast within the first hour and have caffeine after a meal to protect blood sugar and cortisol rhythms.
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