Can too much movement cause procrastination? This is what an expert said
Changes in your menstrual cycle can be subtle or extreme, depending on how your body responds to increased activity levels.
We all strive to be physically fit and flexible and swear by regular training. However, while it is known that daily exercise keeps a person healthy - physically and mentally, excessive exercise can have negative consequences. For example, amenorrhea, or the absence of menstruation, is one of the side effects of extreme exercise, says nutritionist Bhakti Kapoor.
"They've lost quite a bit of weight and are determined to lose the last 10 pounds. So you intensify your training by working out on an elliptical trainer in 45-minute increments four to five days a week. They're also watching calories. And then you suddenly lose your cycle. Is this normal?" he asked in an Instagram post.
While many people believe that stopping their menstrual cycle during exercise is normal, it's not! "That can be a serious problem with your diet," says Kapoor.
He adds, "When your body doesn't have enough energy to keep your system running, it diverts energy away from non-essential things like reproduction and growth, including bone formation." As a result, the hypothalamus, an area of the brain, releases hormones that control ovulation.
The expert listed three ways to avoid missed periods due to too much exercise.
* Not having a whole weekend can increase the chances of a missed period. "Plan a time during the week when you can rest and give yourself the grace to do nothing," she advises.
* A constant calorie deficit diet will not help your problem either. Instead, the expert said: "Focus on more nutritious foods."
* Focus more on your health than your appearance. For example, "Your menstrual cycle is missing and unhealthy - no matter what you look like."
Changes in your menstrual cycle can be subtle or extreme, depending on how your body responds to increased activity levels. "Exercise alone does not stop menstruation. This mismatch between consumed and consumed energy leads to what is known as low energy availability," he concluded.