My Recap with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

My recap with hypothalamic amenorrhea, as my inbox is always asking “what did I do to get my period back”

My plan was that after my last competition in October 2017 that we would immediately start trying to get pregnant. Little did I know I had a journey ahead of me

After doing the research and reading all the things, I figured out my body was in a state of chronic stress from under eating & over exercising. So, like all the books and podcasts and articles told me to do, I stopped all exercise & ate all the things. Well, after a couple months I developed constant bloating & has, irregular bowel movements, major acne & uneven skin tone. So now, I felt ugly, sluggish, and overweight. I was terrified what others thought, assuming everyone believed I’d let myself go..

So, I delve into more research, this time on hormone balance, gut health, and skin health. I started to learn what I needed to truly nourish my body- inside & out. I was never really unhealthy growing up. I liked my vegetables, staying active, but I was under the impression that “fat free” was always healthier than the alternative, and misconceptions along those lines. At first, I just bought ALL THE THINGS - all the supplements, all the natural skin care products; I was constantly on the fast track to get where I wanted to go the quickest. Fortunately (looking back now) I hit rock bottom. I realized more wasn’t better. I was wasting all my money, had no self confidence, and cried many nights

I picked myself up. Over the next 6 months I learned so much about what it takes for the body to function optimally. Foods that serve purpose to nourish, movement in a way that releases endorphins, makes me feel good, stretching in a way that helps me move better each day, dedicating the time and energy for mental health; talking to someone, journaling, meditating, yoga (not hot yoga or vinyasa). I found a skincare brand that I trusted; all natural ingredients, so I didn't have the hormone disruption, but ingredients that worked too. It was from this point that I was able to flourish. My hair & nails began to grow quicker, my GI symptoms got better. I was able to tune back in with my hunger cues. I wanted to eat food that fueled me, not because they were “healthier” but because I loved the energy and glow I got from consuming them. That meant eating higher calorie too. Full fat grass fed dairy, grass fed meats & eggs & poultry, nuts, seeds, CARBS- no fruit fear, and yes ice cream when my family suggested an outing, because it was family time & in this time of growth for me, I re-found the importance of family, relationships, my social life. I don’t regret any stage of my journey- not the competing, because I learned discipline and drive. Not the quick rebound, because I learned that fun foods will always be there, and after eating bowls of ice cream & cookies every night, I no longer wanted them. And not the slow healing process, because it’s taught me SO much of what I still practice today, what I was able to practice throughout my pregnancy, healing postpartum, and raising a healthy & balanced family as well

Let me know what phase you’re currently in below ⬇️ Do you need help finding peace with your body, your mental state, relationship with food? Or are you ready to nourish your hormones, give your body what it needs to thrive? I’d love to help you flourish

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