Due to the increase in hormonal levels that birth control pills cause, it is normal to experience irregular periods and spotting for a few weeks after starting the pill. And for women taking progestin-only pills, it is not uncommon for them to completely miss their periods.
After your workout, Ms. Platt recommends refueling with: 1  Fluids. Drink water, of course. 2  Carbohydrates. You burn a lot of carbohydrates â the main fuel for your muscles â when you exercise. 3  Protein. Eat things with protein to help repair and grow your muscles.
Experimenting in your training with eating and running will let you know just how much you are able to eat before a run. For the best training results though, allow three to four hours after eating before running, especially if the workout calls for some intensity. All the best, Susan Paul, MS. Susan Paul has coached more than 2,000 runners and is an exercise physiologist and program director for the Orlando Track Shack Foundation.