OH! Magazine - Australian Version November 2016 | Page 17

(Women’s Health)

A WORD OF WARNING
FOR THE LADIES

NARDIA
NORMAN

Nardia Norman reminds us of the dangers of overtraining.

adies, if you are on a restricted diet
and intense training program, and
along the way you lose your menstrual cycle,
then I want you to understand that this is
your body's way of telling you that it is over
stressed.

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While you may want to give yourself a high
five for avoiding a monthly inconvenience,
with regards to your long term health there
can be a serious price to pay.
I want you to really hear what I'm saying and
be mindful of the message, because by
choosing to put your body into a stressed state
you are actively risking your overall health. For
example, your metabolism becomes less
reactive, your immune system may become
less robust (leading to more illnesses and

niggles), your bone health may be
compromised, and you may also be placing
your reproductive health at risk.
There are also potentially negative effects on
your mental health, from calorie restriction
and over exercising.
So, if you are someone who indulges in these
behaviours, then please understand may be at
a higher risk for developing depression and
anxiety, for experiencing a change in cognitive
thinking, and for becoming more stressreactive.
If you do choose to put your health at risk,
then that is, of course, your perogative but
please go into it with your eyes wide open to
the potential consequences.

YOU CAN CONNECT WITH NARDIA VIA:
Web: nardianorman.com
Facebook: nardia.norman
Twitter: @nardianorman
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