UNDER EATING and EXERCISE causes PERIOD PROBLEMS (and we need to talk about it!)

Hi everyone! In this video I talk about the myth that exercise can cause period loss. Exercise alone should not cause period issues BUT when exercise is coupled with under eating (calorie restriction), it leads to hormone imbalance, menstrual irregularities, and in severe cases, period loss! This is why it is so important to fuel your body properly! While eating less and working out more might seem like an easy way to achieve your goals, it can come at the expense of your hormone health. Hopefully this video helps to empower you to take care of yourself and not fall into the trap of crash dieting. As always, if you have any questions, please let me know in the comments. Thank you so much for watching! studies on the effects of under eating, exercise, and menstrual issues: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... 00:00 - intro 00:11 - spilling the tea on exercise & period issues 01:08 - under eating & hormone health 03:20 - period loss risks 04:01 - why everyone is at risk 04:53 - what to do if this happens to you 08:22 - thanks for watching! Find me here: Instagram:   / crystalkennings   Plant Based Recipe Channel:    / simnettnutrition   Links: Get 10% off Tempdrop! (automatically applied at checkout): http://www.tempdrop.com/discount/RYG4... My Favourite Menstrual Charting App (Read Your Body): https://www.readyourbody.info/ My favourite books on menstrual health & plant based nutrition: https://amzn.to/3cisRZM What I'm reading right now:   / crystalkennings   Who Am I: My name is Crystal, I am a menstrual wellness educator with a huge passion for menstrual health and plant based nutrition. Years ago, I began living in sync with my cycle and it completely changed my life! Now I'm here to help you get to know your flow because your cycle matters and cycle awareness is your super power.