Overtraining and Hormones: How They Impact Weight Loss
Many of the women who come to me for one-on-one nutrition and group coaching come to me with hormonal imbalances. Many of these imbalances are a result of overtraining. They’ve adopted the ‘all or nothing’ approach to their nutrition and fitness, which has left their hormones wrecked and in much need of repair and rejuvenation. What is Overtraining Syndrome? Overtraining and overtraining syndrome is a real thing, and it’s not reserved for professional or extreme athletes. Everyday women, who are actively pursuing their own weight loss goals, often fall into the overtraining trap. They go into the gym seeking results with hours and hours (and hours) of training. They do not allow their bodies to rest and recover between workouts, and they end up damaging their hormones, and their bodies. I don’t overtrain ( anymore ), and I don’t recommend it for my clients either. Are you overtraining? First, let’s identify the symptoms of overtraining syndrome. These include: insomnia fatigu