This Christmas is my third of complete food freedom and I am feeling fantastic! I wanted to share this post today as I know many of my readers are currently in the process of letting go of dieting and finding true health. Where ever you are in the stage change process, this is for you. … Continue reading Third Christmas of complete food freedom!
Tag: no period now what
HA recovery meal plan (my secret project!)
It's been a bit quieter around here for a while, and for a very good reason! For a long time I have wanted to create a tool to support women with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA for short) who are trying to recover their missing period. I know that learning a completely new way of eating was … Continue reading HA recovery meal plan (my secret project!)
How I finally let go of dietary rules and let myself eat more food
One of the hardest things for me in my recovery from disordered eating and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea was finally being able to let go of control around food. I went from restricting the amount of calories I ate and recording every bite in a calorie tracking app to various phases of restrictive diets including dairy-free, gluten-free, … Continue reading How I finally let go of dietary rules and let myself eat more food
Get your period back on a vegan diet – is it possible?
Women often ask me whether it's possible to heal your hormones and get your period back on a vegan diet. In this post I will give my opinion and explain my reasons why. If you haven't read my previous posts on the HA recovery diet and how I got my period back, I'd recommend to … Continue reading Get your period back on a vegan diet – is it possible?
Can exercise delay periods? 5 ways exercise can slow HA recovery
Can exercise delay periods? | The short answer is yes! Exercise is one of the factors which can lead to delayed or missing periods aka Hypothalamic Amenorrhea. In particular too much exercise or too high intensity exercise. If your body perceives your exercise as a stress or if you aren't eating enough to fuel your … Continue reading Can exercise delay periods? 5 ways exercise can slow HA recovery
Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, the cause of your missing period?
If you are here, you are likely wondering why your period has gone missing. You aren't pregnant, you don't have any health issues that you know of. Nevertheless, your period has been missing for months or even years. Perhaps I can offer you an answer. In this article I explain a condition called Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, … Continue reading Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, the cause of your missing period?
How I got my period back after 8 years of HA
I shared a story a while ago about my experience with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) and how I got my period back (see my posts here). But I finally decided to make a video about this topic as I realised just how important it is to spread this message. I don't know whether it is just … Continue reading How I got my period back after 8 years of HA
Exercise during HA recovery tips and advice
If you have read my last post on Why has my period stopped and how do I get it back? you will know that I recommend to take a break from intense exercise when you are trying to get your period back. This includes any form of intense cardio such as running or HIIT as well … Continue reading Exercise during HA recovery tips and advice
The HA recovery diet: How to eat to get your period back
If you have read my posts in the period recovery series on Why has my period stopped and how do I get it back? and What is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? you will know that chronic or restrictive dieting is one of the major reasons for missing periods. So what is the perfect HA recovery diet? What … Continue reading The HA recovery diet: How to eat to get your period back
Why am I so interested in hormones? Part 2 – veganism, PCOS and orthorexia
Unfortunately after I graduated I slipped back to some of my old ways. I was still struggling with gastritis and other digestive issues and doing endless research online to find the "perfect healing diet". This is where I found veganism, specifically the high-carb low-fat vegan diet. I started following all of these Youtube channels with skinny, … Continue reading Why am I so interested in hormones? Part 2 – veganism, PCOS and orthorexia