READY TO GIVE UP...

Hello....I really think your body is happy where it's at and is trying to maintain...125lb!!!??? Wow!! i'm 5ft 5 and want to get to 140lb...well, maybe 135...but I'd be very tiny at 135lb. 125? thats really tiny. Well done! you're a success story! the fact that you can maintain that is amazing...(well when you're not trying new diets). Surly you know your body is amazing, lean and toned...you don't want to get too thin...Hope you feel better soon! Honestly I think you've hit your goal! or maybe you exceeded it hence missed period? Are you still within your BMI? Not sure if that helps..but you look great, 125lb is extremely slim. You've done it! :happy: Can you not just enjoy it?

My first thought on reading your post, suffering from it myself, was hypothyroidism, so be sure to get your blood tests done, as hypo can interfere with periods. It can also cause extreme sluggishness, light headedness, dry skin, dry hair and headaches.

Another thing, as others mentioned is that too low of body fat can and will cause periods to cease, as the body does need a certain amount of fat to function efficiently, but I am sure you are aware of this already anyway.

Maybe just eat a little more for now, and get those tests sorted, and some healthy fats, such as nuts and avocado wont do you any harm, I am sure. Just my advice, really, to take or leave. I am no expert.

Holly, all the girls have said it perfectly here. You are an inspiration!!! I am sorry you are going through this. I have gone through a very similar struggle since last October minus the lack of period. I went to the Dr. for Bloodwork and although my thyroid levels were "normal" I was told by a high end vitamin shop that 'normal" ranges are based on the national average and a lot of controversy is there over what is really normal. Most averages are based on people with already low numbers. I was low in Vitamin D and Iron and was told that people in the Midwest also lack Iodine a very important component in thyroid function. When you are low in Vitamin D you cannot absorb minerals properly. Not sure if any of this would apply to you, but I thought I would share it. I am currently taking 10,000 ius of Vit D, a plant based iron supplement, Vit B12 ,Omega 3's, and a blend of minerals. I am starting to feel a little better...Less sluggish. I am waiting for a iodine supplement to come in because my iodine levels were low as well.

Hope you are able to find some answers that get you results and most of all feeling back to your spunky funny self! We all adore you. You cannot quit...I know it isn't in you. Maybe you need to eat at maintenance for a month like one of the other members suggested and take a little break from your usual kick *kitten* routine....

xo

I just found this blog post and thought of you. Sounds exactly like your story-- instantly gaining weight and not understanding why, despite exercise and calorie restriction.

http://thesweatybetties.com/?p=673

I have a strong feeling it's because you're not eating enough. If you're burning all the way up to 3000 calories some days and not taking in proper amounts of calories, that will backfire on you (as you've said you've gained weight, it's not coming off, you feel sluggish and tired). Why not try eating more? Eat closer to maintenance. What's the worst that could happen? Try it for a few weeks and see what happens.

Good luck!! You've been an inspiration when I come across your posts!