We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!
Lady problem...... Anyone else?
jen_092
Posts: 254 Member
Okay, ladies.
Today was my sixth day on MFP and I feel great, however, I began spotting today. Started off light, then pretty heavy. Is this cause for alarm? Or normal?
For what it's worth, I was probably eating anywhere between 2,000-3,000+ calories per day with lots of junk before I started and now I'm set to 1390. I weighed 159 at the beginning and I already dropped to 155.
Today was my sixth day on MFP and I feel great, however, I began spotting today. Started off light, then pretty heavy. Is this cause for alarm? Or normal?
For what it's worth, I was probably eating anywhere between 2,000-3,000+ calories per day with lots of junk before I started and now I'm set to 1390. I weighed 159 at the beginning and I already dropped to 155.
0
Replies
-
Congrats, you're becoming a woman!
No but really, 6 days is not long enough for you to experience hormonal fluctuations from any new change. I don't know why your period has decided to surprise you, but a new way of eating ain't it.0 -
How could you only be 159 lbs when you were eating between 2000 and 3000 calories would be my question oO0
-
How could you only be 159 lbs when you were eating between 2000 and 3000 calories would be my question oO
Why not? I got myself up to 155lbs (my starting weight) doing probably the same. I mean, I don't have an accurate idea since I didn't log, obviously, but I get the sense that's probably around what I was eating.
If you eat only a little bit above maintenance, it can be easy to put on 10-15lbs a year without noticing.0 -
Every month, your body begins to prepare for a baby...
Kidding.;)
No, it's not normal start bleeding when you go on a diet. If you are having abnormal cycles, consult a GYN.0 -
I have this same issue but after doing a little Googling (I know, horrible!) I think mine may relate more to my new running regime. I am running more than I ever have (training for a half marathon) and I find the spotting is worse on days that I run. It is really annoying!0
-
I ask because the last time I went on a diet a couple years ago I had spotting in the first week, too. Then and now are the only times I've experienced this in my life! Some of my friends have it a lot but I never do.
Anyway, thanks for your replies!0 -
I would contact your OBGYN and let him/her know what's going on.0
-
-
How could you only be 159 lbs when you were eating between 2000 and 3000 calories would be my question oO
Well, I used to be in the 140s all through high school eating like that, just lucky I guess. You should see my sister she eats worse and weighs less! But it really caught up to me recently and I gained all the way to 159 and that's when I decided to nip it in the bud. I know when I get older it will be harder to do. Same kinda thing happened with my teeth actually when I got into my twenties, cavities like crazy even though my diet and oral care didn't change.
0 -
I have this same issue but after doing a little Googling (I know, horrible!) I think mine may relate more to my new running regime. I am running more than I ever have (training for a half marathon) and I find the spotting is worse on days that I run. It is really annoying!
Oohh, thanks! I started running again after a good amount of time off. Only a little, but still, maybe that's it.FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »I would contact your OBGYN and let him/her know what's going on.
Definitely going to on Monday. Figured I'd check here while I waited - everyone here is so helpful!
0 -
FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »
I thought this myself lol0 -
I had spotting sometimes when I was around your age. Actually, maybe a little older. Freaked me out at first, but it wound up being nothing. It also was set off by running or doing cardio a lot of the time.0
-
-
How could you only be 159 lbs when you were eating between 2000 and 3000 calories would be my question oO
I don't know how much I ate when I was at my highest weight of 140 since i didn't track it, but that range sounds about right to me, especially if you tack on an additional 19 pounds. i probably would have kept gaining though if i didn't stop. she's 22. that range could be to maintain if you average the two out to be 2500.0 -
Get your spotting checked out by a doc.
It could be anything. 0 -
I think it could be due to the exercising. I have to wear a panty liner now that my running is more intense.0
-
Any change in your normal activities puts stress on the body. Stress can cause your period to arrive early or even show up late. Dropping from 3000+ to 1390 calories per day is big change. Not the calories themselves but perhaps your mental stress of such a big change. Also, changes in physical activities can do this as well. Your body is adjusting to its new routine but decided to file a formal complaint before it adjusted. If your bleeding continues longer than 7 days I advise you see your GP or GYN.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 394.5K Introduce Yourself
- 44K Getting Started
- 260.5K Health and Weight Loss
- 176.1K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.7K Fitness and Exercise
- 444 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153.1K Motivation and Support
- 8.1K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.4K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 4.1K MyFitnessPal Information
- 16 News and Announcements
- 1.3K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.8K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions