Fitness women often experience menstrual cycle issues while training hard or dieting to shed fat. While this may seem harmless at first glance, this could actually pose serious complications later.

Today we explore why losing your period can be detrimental. Additionally, we share tips for staying lean and fit while simultaneously maintaining hormonal health.

[Note: for your listening convenience, we have also prepared an audio recording of this article if that suits better for you].

Maryann is young, active, and healthy – an attractive combination.

She follows a diet described as “clean,” engages in two hours of weight training per week and practices cardio four or five days per week for at least two hours total.

At age 27, she ceased having periods.

She never informed her trainer of what was happening, nor did it cross her mind to consult a doctor.

She felt relieved. After all, she didn’t want to become pregnant in the first place.

She found managing her monthly cycle a significant distraction, interfering with her exercise program and leading to weight fluctuations that weighed on her mind.