conniverouss
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Hey everyone! Firstly sorry for my grammar mistakes, English is not my first language 
I know the title kinda sounds absurd but I just couldn't find the best word combination to describe my question. For a context, I'm a 5'2 20 years old girl who weighs somewhere between 125-127 lbs( I haven't weighed in the last three weeks because lately I've been more interested in getting stronger and also scale kinda makes me anxious, to be honest). I'm an active gym-goer who does strength training five times a week. When it comes to nutrition, I eat somewhere between 1400-1600 yet on my rest days, I try not to exceed over 1400.
Two weeks ago, I managed to squat 70 kg(154 lbs) for six reps. It was such a great for me because six months ago I wasn't able to do even a free weight barbell squat. I felt extremely strong and faith in myself once again revives lol. Yet, here is a thing for the last one week I don't feel as much powerful as I used to feel and that's why I cannot lift the weights that I used to lift two week ago without any problem.(For example, this Saturday I struggled while squatting 65 kg(143 lbs) Nothing related to my nutrition has changed over this time and I sleep total 7-8 hours a day. The only thing that comes up to my mind is my period cycle. Two days ago I watched this TED Talk by James Smith on why weight loss is much harder for women and it made me think that perhaps my period cycle might be one of the main reasons why I'm having these problems. I mean I've always had inconsistent period cycles yet it never affected my general strength up to now.
I understand not everyday has to be a success day or not everyday I will be able to add another plate to my barbell but seeing myself struggling in front a mirror kinda discourages me Is there anyone who is having the same problems or encountered similar issues in the past? I don't think there is anyone near me who can understand these issues because I'm the only woman who does strength training in my family and friends.
I know the title kinda sounds absurd but I just couldn't find the best word combination to describe my question. For a context, I'm a 5'2 20 years old girl who weighs somewhere between 125-127 lbs( I haven't weighed in the last three weeks because lately I've been more interested in getting stronger and also scale kinda makes me anxious, to be honest). I'm an active gym-goer who does strength training five times a week. When it comes to nutrition, I eat somewhere between 1400-1600 yet on my rest days, I try not to exceed over 1400.Two weeks ago, I managed to squat 70 kg(154 lbs) for six reps. It was such a great for me because six months ago I wasn't able to do even a free weight barbell squat. I felt extremely strong and faith in myself once again revives lol. Yet, here is a thing for the last one week I don't feel as much powerful as I used to feel and that's why I cannot lift the weights that I used to lift two week ago without any problem.(For example, this Saturday I struggled while squatting 65 kg(143 lbs) Nothing related to my nutrition has changed over this time and I sleep total 7-8 hours a day. The only thing that comes up to my mind is my period cycle. Two days ago I watched this TED Talk by James Smith on why weight loss is much harder for women and it made me think that perhaps my period cycle might be one of the main reasons why I'm having these problems. I mean I've always had inconsistent period cycles yet it never affected my general strength up to now.
I understand not everyday has to be a success day or not everyday I will be able to add another plate to my barbell but seeing myself struggling in front a mirror kinda discourages me
Is there anyone who is having the same problems or encountered similar issues in the past? I don't think there is anyone near me who can understand these issues because I'm the only woman who does strength training in my family and friends.