clam chowder for lunch - 24g carbs...surely theres a better type of lunch to have than that?
also please read the following - its pretty scary stuff:
Health Risks
Long-term menstrual irregularities are known to have detrimental effects on bone mineral status and fertility. While there is little evidence of harmful effects of ERMI on reproductive status, the most serious risk is the impact on the skeleton. Osteoporosis and increased risk for stress fractures are of major concern and have been fully documented in the literature.
Long-term amenorrhea may result in low bone density at multiple skeletal sites, especially the spine. Even skeletal sites subjected to impact loading during exercise failed to mineralize bone. Studies also show that bone mineral loss is sustained even after resumption of regular menstrual cycles. Nor did high calcium intake compensate for lack of bone accumulation.
There is no research that indicates that bone loss is negated in female athletes using anabolic steroids and presenting with amenorrhea. Hormone replacement therapy at dosages used for postmenopausal women have not been effective in increasing bone mass in athletes with long-term amenorrhea. However, such therapy may help protect against further bone loss. Oral contraceptives have been successful in some cases and unsuccessful in others to restore menstruation in training athletes. Although more research is needed, high doses of hormones may be required to prevent bone loss and restore menstruation.
Be aware that amenorrhea may persist and take up to 6 months to reverse. Treatment methods may be discovered that will maintain peak bone mass without the need for reducing athletic training intensity or interfering with performance. Until that time, ensure adequate nutrient intake to meet energy requirements and adjust training schedules to include short periods of lower intensity. Additionally, oral contraceptives may be utilized to maintain menstruation cyclicity and suppress frequent bleeding.
If body fat reduction is imperative, such as in preparing for a bodybuilding competition, consult with a physician to discuss methods to prevent amenorrhea. In addition to the above mentioned interventions, amenorrhea may be avoided by including fats in the diet and slowly reducing body fat while minimizing loss of total body mass. Moderation in cardio activity may also be beneficial. Since it is not clear whether it is possible to restore bone loss with continuation of training, the best approach is to prevent long-term ERMI.
also please read the following - its pretty scary stuff:
Health Risks
Long-term menstrual irregularities are known to have detrimental effects on bone mineral status and fertility. While there is little evidence of harmful effects of ERMI on reproductive status, the most serious risk is the impact on the skeleton. Osteoporosis and increased risk for stress fractures are of major concern and have been fully documented in the literature.
Long-term amenorrhea may result in low bone density at multiple skeletal sites, especially the spine. Even skeletal sites subjected to impact loading during exercise failed to mineralize bone. Studies also show that bone mineral loss is sustained even after resumption of regular menstrual cycles. Nor did high calcium intake compensate for lack of bone accumulation.
There is no research that indicates that bone loss is negated in female athletes using anabolic steroids and presenting with amenorrhea. Hormone replacement therapy at dosages used for postmenopausal women have not been effective in increasing bone mass in athletes with long-term amenorrhea. However, such therapy may help protect against further bone loss. Oral contraceptives have been successful in some cases and unsuccessful in others to restore menstruation in training athletes. Although more research is needed, high doses of hormones may be required to prevent bone loss and restore menstruation.
Be aware that amenorrhea may persist and take up to 6 months to reverse. Treatment methods may be discovered that will maintain peak bone mass without the need for reducing athletic training intensity or interfering with performance. Until that time, ensure adequate nutrient intake to meet energy requirements and adjust training schedules to include short periods of lower intensity. Additionally, oral contraceptives may be utilized to maintain menstruation cyclicity and suppress frequent bleeding.
If body fat reduction is imperative, such as in preparing for a bodybuilding competition, consult with a physician to discuss methods to prevent amenorrhea. In addition to the above mentioned interventions, amenorrhea may be avoided by including fats in the diet and slowly reducing body fat while minimizing loss of total body mass. Moderation in cardio activity may also be beneficial. Since it is not clear whether it is possible to restore bone loss with continuation of training, the best approach is to prevent long-term ERMI.