
I haven't had my period since mid November 2009. I've missed the last four months (will be five soon) and am wondering if I might be exercising too much? To give an idea of my schedule:
I'm currently doing ChaLEAN Extreme (week three of the Push phase). So, strength training (circuits - about 30 minutes) using resistance tubing on Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday mornings. I do the advanced Fluidity Bar routine Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. On Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings I do a 20 minute Turbo Jam video, followed by Level 1 of the 30 Day Shred (Jillian Michaels, circuit training) with 5 lb. weights. Add to this the occasional 15 minute jaunt on an exercise bike 3 or so times a week.
So, I'm doing some form of circuit training with resistance 6 days per week. Is this okay? Am I not allowing my body proper rest by doing this?
I have a sedentary desk job and I consume an average of 1700 calories per day (I calorie cycle). I'm 5'7" and hit my goal weight (135) back in December. I upped my calories from a 1550/1600 daily average to 1700/1714. I've bounced around a bit on the scale - 132.6 has been my lowest weight, 136 my highest. Should I consider upping my calories a bit? The idea seriously scares me.
To give an idea of what I'm consuming M-F: I generally have an egg white omelet for breakfast (w/ spinach, tomato, mushroom, and onion or bell peppers, spinach, and onion). For lunch I usually have a chicken caesar salad (4 oz. chicken breast, romaine lettuce, whole grain croutons, parmesan cheese, and caesar dressing). Dinner varies quite a bit, but often includes either chicken or fish and brown rice with various vegetables (green beans, bell peppers, celery, carrots, peas). Snacks between meals and after dinner vary as well, but typically includes apples, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cereal, crackers with laughing cow cheese, and (when I have the spare calories
) blueberry waffles. I drink water only Monday through Friday (8-10 glasses) and have a few (2-3) sodas on the weekend (when I typically consume the not-so-good for you fast food). I'm trying for a 40 carb/30 protein/30 fat ratio. So, ladies...any suggestions on mixing up/changing my exercise routine or diet? I don't really want to go the doctor (just plain don't want to, plus I'm not insured).
Edited to add: I have no history of missed periods. This has never happened to me before.




I am, if anything, a tad obsessed. 