Different Menstrual Cycle in Eating Behavior Following Resistance Exercise

Study Purpose: This study explores how different stages of the menstrual cycle affect appetite after resistance exercise. It aims to understand why women might feel hungrier or prefer certain foods during different phases of their cycle.

Participation Details: Participants will engage in four different sessions. Two involve exercise: one during the follicular phase (early part of the cycle) and one during the luteal phase (later part of the cycle). The other two are control sessions, where no exercise is done, during the same phases.

• **Eligibility:** Females aged 20-30 with regular menstrual cycles, stable weight.
• **Sessions:** Four sessions, including exercise and rest, over different cycle phases.
• **Measurements:** Appetite feelings, hormone levels, food preferences, and energy intake.

Note: The study doesn't include women who are overweight, have high blood pressure, or have chronic illnesses like heart disease or cancer. Participants will be monitored for changes in appetite and hormones to see how exercise affects them.