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Effects of Chronic Stress and Overtraining on Hormones and Health
Chronic high cortisol levels can lead to muscle loss, increased body fat storage, particularly in the belly area, and can change how the body stores fat over time. Excessive exercise and inadequate nutrition can result in more catabolic and less anabolic hormones, leading to reduced libido, sleep disturbances, excessive fatigue, and hot and cold intolerance in both men and women. In women, the loss of menstruation indicates that the body believes it is not safe to conceive due to insufficient calories and excessive stress, potentially leading to infertility.