Your workout and hormones -

Are you overdoing it?

I see it all the time, my mama’s who want to go all in with weight loss or trying to get in the “best shape of their life”. You start a program and are ready to go all in. But you aren’t seeing the results as quick as you’d like or have started to see some results so now you want to speed up the process. So, you think, instead of this 20 min workout I’m going to do an hour-long workout or two a days. It’s important to understand how your workout may be affecting your hormones.

Then you stop seeing results. You start to feel tired and sore. Notice that you are getting sick more often. And feel as if you have hit a wall with inches or weight loss. These are signs that you are overdoing it.

We have been taught by the fitness industry that we need to go hard or go home. Or this isn’t sweat it’s my fat crying. The fitness industry for so many years has been about maxing out and pushing hard. Yet there is a softer approach that can be taken, especially for us women. We deal with higher stress levels now and doing all the things which keeps us in a constant state of low stress and cortisol production. When you add a tough workout on top of it, you are just adding to your stress levels.

It is always tempting to push ourselves to the limit when it comes to fitness. We want to see results as quickly as possible. We feel that if we are not pushing ourselves to the brink of exhaustion each time we work out, then we are not doing enough. However, it is important to recognize when we may be overdoing our workouts and putting ourselves at risk for injury or burnout.

Here are five signs that you may be overdoing your workout:

You are experiencing constant fatigue and soreness: While a certain amount of muscle soreness after a workout is normal. If you are constantly feeling fatigued and sore, it may be a sign that you are pushing your body too hard. This can lead to injury and burnout. It is important to listen to your body and give it the rest it needs.
Your workouts are becoming longer and more intense. If you find yourself constantly adding more time or intensity to your workouts, it may be a sign that you are overdoing it. It is important to remember that quality is more important than quantity. Focus on making each workout count rather than trying to fit in as much as possible.
You are not seeing the results you want. If you have been working out consistently but are not seeing the results you want. Your body needs time to rest and recover in order to build muscle and improve fitness. It is important to find a balance between challenging yourself and giving your body the rest it needs.
You are experiencing frequent injuries or illnesses. Overdoing your workouts can put a lot of stress on your body, which can lead to injuries or illnesses. If you find yourself getting sick frequently or experiencing frequent injuries, it may be a sign that you need to dial back your workouts and give your body the rest it needs to recover.
You are experiencing changes in your mood or appetite: Overdoing your workouts can also have an impact on your mental health and appetite. If you find yourself feeling irritable, anxious, or depressed, or if you are constantly hungry or have a decreased appetite, it may be a sign that you are overdoing it and need to give your body the rest it needs to recover.

In conclusion, it is important to recognize when we may be overdoing our workouts and putting ourselves at risk for injury or burnout. By listening to our bodies, focusing on quality over quantity, and finding a balance between challenging ourselves and giving our bodies the rest, it needs. We can achieve our fitness goals safely and effectively.

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