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Podcast: The Movement Link Podcast
Episode: #45. Prioritising recovery: regaining my menstrual cycle after competing
Description: As bodybuilders, we frequently test the boundaries on just how far we can push our body before it pushes back. Spending an extended period of time on a restricted energy intake (calories consumed), whilst continuing to drive a high level of energy output through training, steps and cardio can eventually have a negative impact on overall health.In the lead up to my second round of shows last year, I lost my menstrual cycle and it's taken me a good 8-10 months (and a lot of angst and worry) to start to restore it.<...