I am so so so happy for you about getting back your period and I am very proud of you for putting your effort into your recovery journey! I have missed natural period cycle for over 7 years, so this video made me stay hopeful about getting back my own. Thank you very much!
Yes you most definitely can get your period back! It doesn't matter how long your period has been gone, if you give your body the right things--lots of food and rest--It will start cycling again :-)
@@flowwithchlo I have been in recovery from ED for more than two years but and I obviously eat more and rest more but my period is still missing. I am very worried about it while I still try to stay hopeful! oh, I just wanted to tell you with no offence but the phrase you say " I am a woman" in the context of getting period back might be very triggering to some people in recovery from HA or experience early menopause or menopause in general. I remember I was deeply heard from hearing the message like "no period=not fully a woman" before. Women are women no matter what. I know you did not say the words in the video with no intention to hurt people but you jut did because you were really happy about getting your period back!! (i am happy for you!!) but at least I just wanted you to know this thing!
@@hikakorc143 I 100% understand what you're saying. I should have been more careful with my words. Of course I think that all women no matter if they menstruate or not or if they have children or not, they are all wonderful human beings and this does not dictate how much of a woman they are, if they so choose to identify with that gender. I will definitely be more mindful next time I speak. Getting my period back did really connect me to that side of me that had been non-existent for years... But that is just my experience 😉
I just came across your channel and I am in awe over how inspiring you are. I have been in recovery for the past 4 years and recently fell back into a relapse and lost my period after having had it for 6 months. Your message was exactly what I needed to hear because I have been feeling such pressure to exercise and do cardio recently. Thank you for reminding me of the bigger picture as to why I need to eat more and give my body rest to get my period back again! I appreciate you and am so proud of how far you have come in your journey! :)
I finally got my period back today!! I am so happy, quarantine has been such an important time for me recovery, I'm so grateful! It was definetely a combination of stop going to the gym, eating a lot of carbs and reducing stress. Thanks for your support Chloe!
I literally bawled during this whole video. I’m so truly happy for you! It’s been 16 years for me and I’m still trying to figure out the root cause. For me it definitely wasn’t not eating enough or exercising since I’ve been overweight most of my life. What I did gain from this video is that I should probably eat more fat. Thank you for sharing your story and I pray that I can get mine back after all these years...
Period issues are so complex and sometimes hard to understand when you don't know what to look for. Not having a period though is your bodies sign that something is imbalanced whether that be blood sugar, micronutrients, macronutrients, sleep, or stress. Taking a look at all of these things can be how you find the root to the amenorrhea. And yes, eating fats are super important and the right kind too. Saturated fat is going to be super helpful so think butter, ghee, coconut oil, duck fat, and lard.
Wow, the similarity of your story with mine is just. Wow. I’m currently at your vegan state (well i’m eating dairy, so more of a vegetarian😄) but the hapiness in this video after you told us how you went all in and got your period kicked me in the butt💪 wow. I have to move forward. More meat, more FATS other than nuts😅. I’ll work on it. I promise!!! And also, after watching this i immediatly clicked the subscribe button, cause girl you’re amazing!!❤️
You don't even know how much this comment made my day💕I am so glad that this video is inspiring you to continue on the path of vibrant wellbeing and recovery as that is always my intent with these videos! I want to give you some personal words of encouragement that all the hard/scary things you do now will be 100% worth it in the end. Once you get your period back, start eating with friends and family, and experiencing life in a more free way you will see what I mean. No one regrets recovery and you won't either. Continue to push through those fears and take back your life step by step, meal by meal. The more you loosen up with food and let go of the dietary labels the closer you will be to achieving a state of mental, physical, spiritual, and soulful health. I'm sending lots of love your way. Let me know if you want to hop on a call to map out a clear road map for your recovery, I'd be honored to help :)
So glad I found this video! I have battled up and down with an eating disorder since I was 12, and I'm turning 24 this year. I have finally started putting back on weight and have been without my period for almost 11 years as well!! My focus now is restoring my period. 2023 is MY FRICKIN YEAR
I completely identify with quasi-recovery! I’ve been in that place for 5 years and just realized how big of problem that is. Just started my all in journey.
i used to have regular period since then.before lockdown,around march i weighed 52kgs and my height by the way is 5'1.i started to trim down my caloric intake to 800-900cal/day and had intense workout for 5-6x a week and weighed down to 46.2 kgs at june.i had an abrupt weight loss, almost 6kls in just a span of 3 months and a plateau until august.starting may till now (september-4consecutive months)i missed my period.(for the very first time) it feels very unusual and bothered me a lot.upon seeing your videos, (kinda wake up call for me) i started to eat more,increasing carbs as well as fat.it gives me lots of hope knowing some people didnt had their period for years and still managed to come back.i hope its an advantage for me that i've learned about this HA early so it wouldnt get worse and be treated early.me having lots of hope🙏trying to take some suggestions/advices to people who overcome this HA.thank you!☺️
You 100% can get your period back! give your body what it needs and it will come back to balance :) *unless there is some physical abnormality that your doctor has diagnosed.
im so happy for you😭im still struggling to stop all intense exercise. but deep down i know i just need to stop. otherwise it is just prolonging the process
Hi! I really appreciate your honesty in this video. I also have not had a period in 11 years and am trying to get it back. My lack of period was due to birth control and I’m going off of it now that I’m married. No period yet though... but it’s nice to know someone else was able to get it back after 11 years as well. It is encouraging for me. Thank you.
You helped me so much with these videos. I’ve lost my period two years ago because of anorexia and last week I just decide to start all in process. I’ve eaten what I want and exercise nothing!!! I have not done something like this after I got sick. And I’m sooo happy for you. ❤️
My advice, don't wait until you get to where I was. Make getting your period back your top priority, it's so so so so so important for your health and the more you go without a period the more damage you will do to your body. Especially if you are someone who likes to be athletic and fit and wants to build strong bones and be athletic for years and years to come its so important to have your hormones in check.
I think stress caused mine. I'm considering seeing a holistic doctor within the next couple months to look into hormone panel and vitamin and mineral testing to get more answers, but it will cost a bit. My conventional gyno was like "I can give you Provera to get your period start again." No drugs, thank you very much!
Stress plays a huge role! Now we obviously can't eliminate stress from our lives but we can do things to mitigate it and practice various mindfulness techniques to handle the stress better
Mine was 2 months lste and then i got a small one a month ago (lasted for 2 days and was brownish) because i overexercised and lost weight too fast, now I'm in process of gaining weight. I hope i will get normal period soon, thank you for the video 💗
Thanks for sharing! Your on the right path! Weight loss triggers amenorrhea for many women. Continue to eat well and pay attention to the signals from your body!
@@flowwithchlo lol i'm sorry if i'm bothering you but was you period light ? I got mine yesterday and I am barely bleeding, but still more than last month, do you know if it is normal after losing my period ?
@@abcd1539 your not bothering me! The first 2 days were light and then the last 3 were a good medium flow. My second period was way more on the medium/heavy flow. It is normal to be lighter as you first get your period back as your linning is most likely alot thinner from the amenorrhea. Overtime your linning should start building up and you'll get a heavier flow :) Your on the right path, moving in the right direction! Continue eating lots and resting and let your body have the time it need to restore :)
Ohn I know it seems so scary but I promise you that the more and more you recover the more and more it seems less scary. It's sort of like you're waiting in line to go on a large twisty roller coaster. You are shaking from nerves and questioning whether you should instead head for the exit. What happens though... you stay in line, get on the roller coaster and by the end of it you're laughing at how fun it was and happy you did it. Same in recovery. It seems super daunting now but then you do it and think, "Wow, I didn't die. I'm glad I went through that journey!" If you need that extra support and guidance and coaching interest you I have helped many women get their period back and would love to help you through this process. Email me contact.flowwithchlo@gmail.com to chat more if you think that would be beneficial to you. Hopefully I'll talk to you soon!
This is amazing! Question though.. what if you struggle with food intolerances/sibo when you eat more foods and then that causes so much discomfort that you literally can't digest anything again and the cycle continues? Um trying to eat more but yesterday had some organic bacon and sourdough break and was up all night with stomach pain and now severe nausea and indigestion with no coeliac diagnosis. Was my first time trying bacon in years and I feel like I have some weird bacterial growth now 😢
I found your channel about a week ago and basically spent the past days binge watching your videos. They are so super helpful! Thank you so much for creating this amazing content and sharing your advice. Still, I can't really get myself to jump all in. I'm in quasi recovery from an ed since 2016, still doing exercise, still counting calories, but at a healthy weight, and I definitely wasn't underfueling. I ate about 2800 calories a day, which I now upped to 3200 while still exercising. Do you think this is enough? Or even too much? Sorry for posting this long question, I totally get if you don't have the time to answer... Maybe there is someone else out there who could give me some advice...
Hi! I am so glad you are here and this is a very good question! Quasi recovery is a hard place to be because you're at this point where you don't feel "sick enough" to continue on the recovery journey. It's easy to talk your self out of doing the hard stuff when you reach this "okay" place. The problem is though that despite the fact that you have gained some weight, not all that much has changed besides the fact that you might not look as sick. Sounds like your body is still in an energy deficiency wherein your bones, organs, and hormones are suffering so full recovery should still be a goal. I promise you though that there is so much freedom, beauty, and health to be achieved once FULL recovery is attained. Keep on going with your journey, you may feel better now but you will feel so much better once you no longer need to do certain ed behaviors or worry all the time if you are "recovered enough". In an answer to your question, exercise is stress on the body and can block your hypothalamus from producing the right hormones DESPITE an increase of calories. Now, I am so proud of you for increasing the calories and it's a great step, but the exercise must be addressed. Keeping your body in the parasympathetic nervous system state is key and resting lots and keeping exercise minimal is essential. Also, sounds like your still tracking food... this can be useful in the beginning but with my clients I help them find food freedom where their life is no longer ruled by calories, fat grams, and macros. Recovery is all about letting go of food fixation, obsession and tracking so as much as you can try to eat liberal amounts and don't worry about having to obtain a specific number. Recovery requires and abundance of food... I would tell myself in recovery that if I was questioning whether I ate enough that day I would simply just eat more. There is NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH FOOD IN RECOVERY. Sorry this message is all over the place but I hope it helps. If you are wanting support in this and to know what the next best step is for you to finally get your period back and feel normal around food then send me an email at contact.flowwithchlo@gmail.com and let's set up a time to go through all these questions you have. Talk to you soon!
In dr. Nicola rinaldi's work, where she studied hundreds of women with amenorrhea, of those who followed the protocol of going "all in", 98% of them got their period back. Your body is designed to have a cycle, and it will come back if you take the right steps! I gained a lot as that was what was necessary for my body. The goal BMI to be in the fertile zone is 22 with a body fat percentage around 21% (minimum). I got to those levels and it came back! The main idea is to get your body out of energy deficit, so take a look at what needs to change so that your body feels safe, nourished, and balanced again. It will happen! Send me an email if you want to chat more and learn what can help you get yours back!
Hi!! I feel so relate to you! :'( I havent had my period since 13 years ago or so and I am at a very low weight (BMI 16). And since last year I am trying to recover with no success. I think I haven't gained any weight and although I reduced a lot the intensity of my workouts, I still figure out to do a workout every single day and get my dayli 10,000 steps. How long did your walks were? Do you have any tips to let exercise go completely? Thank you!!
Aww Congratulations! I’ve missed my period for 2 months, I already up my calorie intake to 2000 calorie ish per day, I’m 159cm and 47kg as of now, I did not really starve myself but I did do intense HIIT workouts before losing weight from 49kg to the current weight, I took around 1 month and a half or so to lose the 2 kgs, I think my body is really sensitive to weight loss that’s why my period stopped. I’m cutting intense workouts now only occasionally some yoga and badminton with my brother and increasing my food intake, do you think I’m on the right path of gaining it back? Before this I had really regular periods every month. Thank you for this vid
Eat + rest more. Those are the two most important things to do to get your periods back on track! Sounds like you are aware of what's going on. If you are wanting to really make sure that what you are doing is right and learn about what things you can be doing ontop if this to help your body restore menses then shoot me an email contact.flowwithchlo@gmail.com and we can discuss coaching as even just one or 2 sessions could really help you take those important steps forward.
Hi Chlo, I’m a teen and I’m currently trying to recover from amenorrhea. I really would like to recover healthily and properly, but I have a few questions that I would like to ask you. It would be so sweet if you could spend some time to answer some of my questions. My first concern is, am I able to exercise at least once or twice a week when recovering? Such as swimming or ballet? I’m also wondering if going “all in” would lead to a continuous “all in” eating pattern in the future, as I don’t really want it to become a habit. My last question is, would my weight and eating patterns eventually settle down after I get my period back? Like, would I still have to go “all in” and continuously gain weight for me to get my cycle every month, or can I just eat till the average daily intake of 2000kcal and still get my monthly cycle? I also take part in quite a few sports in and outside of school, so do you think I will be able to maintain my monthly cycle, if take part in my sports along with increasing my caloric intake? Thanks!
Hi. I am 15 years old and I am trying to gain my period back. I did not have my period for 3 months. I have been eating more and moving my body less. I eat a lot. I eat pretty balanced meals and I eat approximately 2500-3000 kcal everyday. But, I do not feel full. I am hungry all the time. Do you have any advise?
Listening to your hinger is super important. Think about ALL the times you restricted yourself... the body wants to make that up. So yes, recovery will require you to eat lots of food. Embrace it! As you recovery your body will normalize your appetite levels.
ME TOO . I AM 15 YRS. OLD AND I DON'T HAVE MY PERIOD FOR 9 MONTHS UNLESS I'M TAKING PILLS. BECAUSE I HAVE ED HAHA I FEAR GAINING WEIGHT AND I OVEREXERCISE . BTW I'M IN RECOVERY NOW AND I HOPE IT DOES NOT AFFECT MY MENTAL HEALTH HAHAHA WISH ME LUCK GIRL
Thanks for this video and your words. I have had HA for 6 years. I have been all in two months because I got a hip stress fracture, I have ostopenia and my hormones in november where very low (I hope they are better know that I have been all in and i all ready got cervical mocus last week :) but i haven't stop exercise for complete, not for weight loss, but in this two months I have gain 10 pounds, So in my mind, if i go for a 1 hoir walk and do some pilates, it wont be so fast the weight gain and i can digest it better. But this video makes me realice that I have to go all in, so i could get my period faster. and nourish faster. this is so scary
Hello! It took me 3 months in total to get my period (i got it one month after I wrote this) and waited 3 more months to start moving more. I have had 10 regular periods already. My hormones are great. To be honest, I haven’t got another rx scan, but it’s my priority for next year, and I will share with you my results. Hope this helps you.
Hey I am 14 years old and recovering from bad eating habits that caused me to lose my period. I have been eating a lot and not exercising at all. Recently I have had white mucus and read that it’s a sign that my period may be coming back. It lasted for a week before it slowly stopped. What happened and is it normal? Also why don’t I have my hunger cues back and does that have to do with not having a period? Thankss ❤️! Edit: I GOT IT BACK TODAY!!!! 🥳🥳 SO HAPPY!!
First Congratulation Chole I am so happy for you :) I need your help I have similar story to yours .. I heard that keto high fat diet may help is it true?
hi :) while fats are an essential part of recovery both great for hormones and brain health, carbs are equally important. Women tend to need higher carb intake than men. Its actually quite well known that low carb diets affect the endocrine system negatively and leads to imbalances. www.healthline.com/nutrition/low-carb-and-womens-hormones#section2 On another note part of recovery is letting go of all food rules and allowing yourself to listen to your body and find a way of eating that works best for you. Trying to recovery while staying away from certain foods and keeping a strict diet is kinds the opposite of what full recovery entails. Hope thats helpful :) If you have any more questions please send me an email contact.flowwithchlo@gmail.com
@@flowwithchlo Thank you so much chlo, your reply was so helpful .. I have so much questions and concerns :( I feel so scared to start my Journey to recover :(
Should I go all in? I’ve never reached a low weight, I restricted a lot but now I think I’m free of guilt, and I’m eating more. My relationship with exercise is better, I used to do hours and now I do 30 minutes. So my question is if I should do it. I’m conscious that I’m better, but should I try to go all in? I’m only 1 kg to reach my “healthy weight”.
All in is a great way to really restore your bodies health, along with improving your mental health too! If you don't know where to start I really recommend joining my signature course, Get Your Flow On! It will walk you through this whole journey and help you restore a better mindset with food and body!
Hi Chlo! I was wondering if you were eating high fibre foods such as legumes or veggies during recovery or not. Because I really cut down the veggies (I went from 3 generous portions to a small 1) and legumes (barely eat them anymore) I used to eat as I read too much fibre is not good in recovery but I really miss them.
I cut back on my consumption of fiber and legumes a lot during this time to allow more space for the nutrient dense food I needed to be eating. You don't have to forever stop eating these things, just don't make your whole plate a plate of veggies. Have say a nice piece of salmon with a butter sauce and some rice with asparagus on the side and a small salad.
I would not be able to say without any more information. You are more than welcome to send me an email inquiring about coaching, there I would be able to help more
I want to gain weight,because I want my period back,but I do not want to stop exercise.I love to workout 5 times a week,I love my swimming and hiit classes. How can I get my period like that😢
Hi, I know it is so frustrating to have to stop exercising to heal your body but this is only TEMPORARY and once you are healthy again exercise can return to your life! I'll give you some insight from working with many older clients, in their 40's and 50's, who have been struggling with their eating disorder from a young age and continued down the path of not healing their body and allowing it that time to rest and get their period back. They are super sad that they now HAVE to not only stop exercising but stop walking because they are in so much pain and have severe osteoporosis and/or neuropathy which has put a complete stop on their active lifestyles. If you are serious about loving exercising and want to do it for a longtime then taking this quick break to reset your hormones and restore your body is KEY. It's a small sacrifice for HUGE gains. If letting go of exercise seems scary and impossible then I recommend emailing me to discuss recovery coaching where we can work on this together :) contact.flowwithchlo@gmail.com
Because I wouldn't take those things. Birth control does not give you back your period and can just mess up your hormones even more and HRT doesn't fix the root cause or come with no side effects.
I lost my period 26 years ago, this year I get back 3 times already, but it is irregular. My doctor wants ultrasound with saline water. I am very confused.
Congrats on getting your period! That is HUGE. I personally believe that you can get your cycle back on track by continuing to go through recovery- resting your body, managing stress, increasing sleep, and eating well. How irregular is irregular? Longer than 50 days??
I personally believe that it is SUPER helpful not just physically but mentally to completely let go of exercise for a time. Re-wiring this *need* to exercise is the key to true freedom. You can go back to exercising with a healthier mindset after taking a complete break. Now on the physical side, I have seen many women not be able to get their period back even with a reduced amount of training. Anything that spikes cortisol will make it difficult to get the body to balance out. Now not everyone will need this to get their period back as I have seen some people just reduce and then their hormones are able to balance out but even in those situations I think the body could have greatly benefited from a time of complete rest so that it can really work on restoring various parts and systems of the body.
my period is 2 months late i'm so scared ... i don't know if my period is just irregular or i missed my period.. i was working out too much 🙄.. can i get my period back for 1/2 months? btw i'm 12
Hi, I know it is scary when your period doesn't come on time but it sounds like you are aware of why your period has not come back which means you also know how to get it back. Scale back on your exercise or completely let it go for a bit until your cycle returns. You most defiantly can get your period back if you get out of energy debt and into energy balance. This is of course unless there is not an underlying issue like PCOS or some anatomical abnormality that is causing your periods to be irregular. I advice you to talk to an OBGYN to check if everything is okay. If it all looks normal then eating more and exercising less shall do the trick :)
It's hard when we are athletes or dancers and movement is apart of our lives. My biggest piece of advice I would give you is to be really consistent with your food and to be eating in abundance to help offset the dancing. Your body looses its period due to energy debt so that way to get it back is to bring the body into energy balance. Its often a combo of little food + too much exercise that creates the energy debt so you can begin by starting to eat more to help you pull out of it. There may be a time where you need to completely let go of dancing for both physical and mental reasons but I can't say whats best for you in your situation without knowing more. Hope this helps!
What a great video. Today I discovered that I do not reach even 1500 calories per day! And I thought that I was eating ennough and I dramatically dicresed exercise! And all this stresses me so much that I have no appetit! And I do not want what exactly I want to eat, salty or sweet, I am so confused. How can I reach the 2500 calories?
Hi, I know this can all be really confusing. I would love to give you some words of encouragement and advice. Why don't you send me an email and we can chat more there. Contact.flowwithchlo@gmail.com. Talk to you soon I hope!
i used to have regular period since then.before lockdown,around march i weighed 52kgs and my height by the way is 5'1.i started to trim down my caloric intake to 800-900cal/day and had intense workout for 5-6x a week and weighed down to 46.2 kgs at june.i had an abrupt weight loss, almost 6kls in just a span of 3 months and a plateau until august.starting may till now (september-4consecutive months)i missed my period.(for the very first time) it feels very unusual and bothered me a lot.upon seeing your videos, (kinda wake up call for me) i started to eat more,increasing carbs as well as fat.it gives me lots of hope knowing some people didnt had their period for years and still managed to come back.i hope its an advantage for me that i've learned about this HA early so it wouldnt get worse and be treated early.me having lots of hope🙏trying to take some suggestions/advices to people who overcome this HA.thank you!☺️
Good luck with your recovery journey! I highly recommend taking it seriously, as you are, and not waiting too long. I hope you are now eating lots of good food and feeding your body the correct amount each day! 800 cal is not supportive for optimal health, especially hormonal health. So make sure you are taking care of yourself by resting and eating nourishing foods each day to bring your body back to a place of energy balance. Im glad my videos have been helping you!
Flow With Chlo thank u for the immediate reply☺️highly appreciated! im not a skinny person but when i lost weight after qaurantine, it was obvious...physically. hmmm.maybe im still on a state of denial that it is not HA cause it just happened so fast.(just a short span of restricting, not even a year and right away, i missed my period😔, cause i've seen a lot of videos that took yrs of underfueling/restricting) i am thinking that there's other cause why i am missing my period (denial-just to avoid gaining weight). on the other side of me, i have to increase my caloric intake,and thank God i started to get rid of calorie counting.
hi Flow With Chlo! about 4 days ago cervical mucus started to come out🤗not as much as before during the times im having regular period but it gives me hope and makes me motivated.
this video really encouraged me for keep fighting to recover my period thanks
I am so so so happy for you about getting back your period and I am very proud of you for putting your effort into your recovery journey! I have missed natural period cycle for over 7 years, so this video made me stay hopeful about getting back my own. Thank you very much!
Yes you most definitely can get your period back! It doesn't matter how long your period has been gone, if you give your body the right things--lots of food and rest--It will start cycling again :-)
@@flowwithchlo I have been in recovery from ED for more than two years but and I obviously eat more and rest more but my period is still missing. I am very worried about it while I still try to stay hopeful!
oh, I just wanted to tell you with no offence but the phrase you say " I am a woman" in the context of getting period back might be very triggering to some people in recovery from HA or experience early menopause or menopause in general. I remember I was deeply heard from hearing the message like "no period=not fully a woman" before. Women are women no matter what. I know you did not say the words in the video with no intention to hurt people but you jut did because you were really happy about getting your period back!! (i am happy for you!!) but at least I just wanted you to know this thing!
@@hikakorc143 I 100% understand what you're saying. I should have been more careful with my words. Of course I think that all women no matter if they menstruate or not or if they have children or not, they are all wonderful human beings and this does not dictate how much of a woman they are, if they so choose to identify with that gender. I will definitely be more mindful next time I speak. Getting my period back did really connect me to that side of me that had been non-existent for years... But that is just my experience 😉
I just came across your channel and I am in awe over how inspiring you are. I have been in recovery for the past 4 years and recently fell back into a relapse and lost my period after having had it for 6 months. Your message was exactly what I needed to hear because I have been feeling such pressure to exercise and do cardio recently. Thank you for reminding me of the bigger picture as to why I need to eat more and give my body rest to get my period back again! I appreciate you and am so proud of how far you have come in your journey! :)
Ohn I'm so glad it helped!! Keep on going, it's worth it!
You've got this Zoe!!!
I finally got my period back today!! I am so happy, quarantine has been such an important time for me recovery, I'm so grateful!
It was definetely a combination of stop going to the gym, eating a lot of carbs and reducing stress.
Thanks for your support Chloe!
Ahhhh Wonderfull!!!! Congrats!!! That is the best feeling!!!
I literally bawled during this whole video. I’m so truly happy for you! It’s been 16 years for me and I’m still trying to figure out the root cause. For me it definitely wasn’t not eating enough or exercising since I’ve been overweight most of my life. What I did gain from this video is that I should probably eat more fat. Thank you for sharing your story and I pray that I can get mine back after all these years...
Period issues are so complex and sometimes hard to understand when you don't know what to look for. Not having a period though is your bodies sign that something is imbalanced whether that be blood sugar, micronutrients, macronutrients, sleep, or stress. Taking a look at all of these things can be how you find the root to the amenorrhea. And yes, eating fats are super important and the right kind too. Saturated fat is going to be super helpful so think butter, ghee, coconut oil, duck fat, and lard.
Wow, the similarity of your story with mine is just. Wow. I’m currently at your vegan state (well i’m eating dairy, so more of a vegetarian😄) but the hapiness in this video after you told us how you went all in and got your period kicked me in the butt💪 wow. I have to move forward. More meat, more FATS other than nuts😅. I’ll work on it. I promise!!! And also, after watching this i immediatly clicked the subscribe button, cause girl you’re amazing!!❤️
You don't even know how much this comment made my day💕I am so glad that this video is inspiring you to continue on the path of vibrant wellbeing and recovery as that is always my intent with these videos! I want to give you some personal words of encouragement that all the hard/scary things you do now will be 100% worth it in the end. Once you get your period back, start eating with friends and family, and experiencing life in a more free way you will see what I mean. No one regrets recovery and you won't either. Continue to push through those fears and take back your life step by step, meal by meal. The more you loosen up with food and let go of the dietary labels the closer you will be to achieving a state of mental, physical, spiritual, and soulful health. I'm sending lots of love your way. Let me know if you want to hop on a call to map out a clear road map for your recovery, I'd be honored to help :)
So glad I found this video! I have battled up and down with an eating disorder since I was 12, and I'm turning 24 this year. I have finally started putting back on weight and have been without my period for almost 11 years as well!! My focus now is restoring my period. 2023 is MY FRICKIN YEAR
Yes yes yes claim it darling!!
Soo happy for you girl!!
I completely identify with quasi-recovery! I’ve been in that place for 5 years and just realized how big of problem that is. Just started my all in journey.
i used to have regular period since then.before lockdown,around march i weighed 52kgs and my height by the way is 5'1.i started to trim down my caloric intake to 800-900cal/day and had intense workout for 5-6x a week and weighed down to 46.2 kgs at june.i had an abrupt weight loss, almost 6kls in just a span of 3 months and a plateau until august.starting may till now (september-4consecutive months)i missed my period.(for the very first time) it feels very unusual and bothered me a lot.upon seeing your videos, (kinda wake up call for me) i started to eat more,increasing carbs as well as fat.it gives me lots of hope knowing some people didnt had their period for years and still managed to come back.i hope its an advantage for me that i've learned about this HA early so it wouldnt get worse and be treated early.me having lots of hope🙏trying to take some suggestions/advices to people who overcome this HA.thank you!☺️
You 100% can get your period back! give your body what it needs and it will come back to balance :)
*unless there is some physical abnormality that your doctor has diagnosed.
Did you get it back??
So exciting! I'm so glad you got it back
Thank you!!
im so happy for you😭im still struggling to stop all intense exercise. but deep down i know i just need to stop. otherwise it is just prolonging the process
Take the plunge :)
Hi! I really appreciate your honesty in this video. I also have not had a period in 11 years and am trying to get it back. My lack of period was due to birth control and I’m going off of it now that I’m married. No period yet though... but it’s nice to know someone else was able to get it back after 11 years as well. It is encouraging for me. Thank you.
You got this! Keep on working on eating nutrient dense foods and resting your body!!
Love that more women like us are sharing our stories. Thank you, this was helpful and I've subscribed!!!! woo!
Awesome! Thank you! Yes, it's time that we start seeking up about this more because so many women are going through these same things!
You helped me so much with these videos. I’ve lost my period two years ago because of anorexia and last week I just decide to start all in process. I’ve eaten what I want and exercise nothing!!! I have not done something like this after I got sick. And I’m sooo happy for you. ❤️
Ohn I'm so glad you have decided to take care of yourself and go all in! Keep up with the positive energy :)
I am so excited for you Sanni!!!!
6 hours in the gym? Sheesh! Irregardless, smiling along here with you. Congrats on your period and that things are running smoothly
Don't know how I did it.... haha.
11 years!! Mine has been gone for 3 months but thought this could be helpful 🤗 thank you
My advice, don't wait until you get to where I was. Make getting your period back your top priority, it's so so so so so important for your health and the more you go without a period the more damage you will do to your body. Especially if you are someone who likes to be athletic and fit and wants to build strong bones and be athletic for years and years to come its so important to have your hormones in check.
@@flowwithchlo Definitely! I have been doing what I can do get it back now :) x
I think stress caused mine. I'm considering seeing a holistic doctor within the next couple months to look into hormone panel and vitamin and mineral testing to get more answers, but it will cost a bit. My conventional gyno was like "I can give you Provera to get your period start again." No drugs, thank you very much!
Stress plays a huge role! Now we obviously can't eliminate stress from our lives but we can do things to mitigate it and practice various mindfulness techniques to handle the stress better
Flow With Chlo well now I know mine isn’t coming back for awhile, stress or no stress. 11 weeks pregnant! 😂
@@thatnicalife789 OMG that's amazing!! Congrats!!!!!
Mine was 2 months lste and then i got a small one a month ago (lasted for 2 days and was brownish) because i overexercised and lost weight too fast, now I'm in process of gaining weight. I hope i will get normal period soon, thank you for the video 💗
Thanks for sharing! Your on the right path! Weight loss triggers amenorrhea for many women. Continue to eat well and pay attention to the signals from your body!
@@flowwithchlo I just came back to tell you that I GOT MY PERIOD JUST NOW!! I can't believe hahaha 😇 i am so happy right now
@@abcd1539 🥳🥳🥳🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊🎊 wow so happy for you!!!
@@flowwithchlo lol i'm sorry if i'm bothering you but was you period light ? I got mine yesterday and I am barely bleeding, but still more than last month, do you know if it is normal after losing my period ?
@@abcd1539 your not bothering me! The first 2 days were light and then the last 3 were a good medium flow. My second period was way more on the medium/heavy flow. It is normal to be lighter as you first get your period back as your linning is most likely alot thinner from the amenorrhea. Overtime your linning should start building up and you'll get a heavier flow :) Your on the right path, moving in the right direction! Continue eating lots and resting and let your body have the time it need to restore :)
I’m so scared to go all inn.. 😭😭
Ohn I know it seems so scary but I promise you that the more and more you recover the more and more it seems less scary. It's sort of like you're waiting in line to go on a large twisty roller coaster. You are shaking from nerves and questioning whether you should instead head for the exit. What happens though... you stay in line, get on the roller coaster and by the end of it you're laughing at how fun it was and happy you did it. Same in recovery. It seems super daunting now but then you do it and think, "Wow, I didn't die. I'm glad I went through that journey!" If you need that extra support and guidance and coaching interest you I have helped many women get their period back and would love to help you through this process. Email me contact.flowwithchlo@gmail.com to chat more if you think that would be beneficial to you. Hopefully I'll talk to you soon!
Me too.. I don’t like to eat anything white carb and sugars, i would like gluten free and no sugar in my diet.
This is amazing! Question though.. what if you struggle with food intolerances/sibo when you eat more foods and then that causes so much discomfort that you literally can't digest anything again and the cycle continues? Um trying to eat more but yesterday had some organic bacon and sourdough break and was up all night with stomach pain and now severe nausea and indigestion with no coeliac diagnosis. Was my first time trying bacon in years and I feel like I have some weird bacterial growth now 😢
I found your channel about a week ago and basically spent the past days binge watching your videos. They are so super helpful! Thank you so much for creating this amazing content and sharing your advice. Still, I can't really get myself to jump all in. I'm in quasi recovery from an ed since 2016, still doing exercise, still counting calories, but at a healthy weight, and I definitely wasn't underfueling. I ate about 2800 calories a day, which I now upped to 3200 while still exercising. Do you think this is enough? Or even too much?
Sorry for posting this long question, I totally get if you don't have the time to answer... Maybe there is someone else out there who could give me some advice...
Hi! I am so glad you are here and this is a very good question! Quasi recovery is a hard place to be because you're at this point where you don't feel "sick enough" to continue on the recovery journey. It's easy to talk your self out of doing the hard stuff when you reach this "okay" place. The problem is though that despite the fact that you have gained some weight, not all that much has changed besides the fact that you might not look as sick. Sounds like your body is still in an energy deficiency wherein your bones, organs, and hormones are suffering so full recovery should still be a goal. I promise you though that there is so much freedom, beauty, and health to be achieved once FULL recovery is attained. Keep on going with your journey, you may feel better now but you will feel so much better once you no longer need to do certain ed behaviors or worry all the time if you are "recovered enough". In an answer to your question, exercise is stress on the body and can block your hypothalamus from producing the right hormones DESPITE an increase of calories. Now, I am so proud of you for increasing the calories and it's a great step, but the exercise must be addressed. Keeping your body in the parasympathetic nervous system state is key and resting lots and keeping exercise minimal is essential. Also, sounds like your still tracking food... this can be useful in the beginning but with my clients I help them find food freedom where their life is no longer ruled by calories, fat grams, and macros. Recovery is all about letting go of food fixation, obsession and tracking so as much as you can try to eat liberal amounts and don't worry about having to obtain a specific number. Recovery requires and abundance of food... I would tell myself in recovery that if I was questioning whether I ate enough that day I would simply just eat more. There is NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH FOOD IN RECOVERY. Sorry this message is all over the place but I hope it helps. If you are wanting support in this and to know what the next best step is for you to finally get your period back and feel normal around food then send me an email at contact.flowwithchlo@gmail.com and let's set up a time to go through all these questions you have.
Talk to you soon!
i’ve lost my period for a year and a month... your story gave me hope that i can get mine back too. how much weight did you gain?
In dr. Nicola rinaldi's work, where she studied hundreds of women with amenorrhea, of those who followed the protocol of going "all in", 98% of them got their period back. Your body is designed to have a cycle, and it will come back if you take the right steps! I gained a lot as that was what was necessary for my body. The goal BMI to be in the fertile zone is 22 with a body fat percentage around 21% (minimum). I got to those levels and it came back! The main idea is to get your body out of energy deficit, so take a look at what needs to change so that your body feels safe, nourished, and balanced again. It will happen! Send me an email if you want to chat more and learn what can help you get yours back!
Flow With Chlo thank you for your help! may i get your email please?
@@karenlifts of course! Contact.flowwithchlo@gmail.com
Hi Chlo you've probably already been asked this but how long did it take you after you went "all in"m
It was about 5 months
Hi!! I feel so relate to you! :'( I havent had my period since 13 years ago or so and I am at a very low weight (BMI 16). And since last year I am trying to recover with no success. I think I haven't gained any weight and although I reduced a lot the intensity of my workouts, I still figure out to do a workout every single day and get my dayli 10,000 steps. How long did your walks were? Do you have any tips to let exercise go completely? Thank you!!
Walks for around 20-30 minutes and on flat ground. So they were really easy. I personally went cold turkey and that was the best approach for me.
Aww Congratulations! I’ve missed my period for 2 months, I already up my calorie intake to 2000 calorie ish per day, I’m 159cm and 47kg as of now, I did not really starve myself but I did do intense HIIT workouts before losing weight from 49kg to the current weight, I took around 1 month and a half or so to lose the 2 kgs, I think my body is really sensitive to weight loss that’s why my period stopped. I’m cutting intense workouts now only occasionally some yoga and badminton with my brother and increasing my food intake, do you think I’m on the right path of gaining it back? Before this I had really regular periods every month. Thank you for this vid
Eat + rest more. Those are the two most important things to do to get your periods back on track! Sounds like you are aware of what's going on. If you are wanting to really make sure that what you are doing is right and learn about what things you can be doing ontop if this to help your body restore menses then shoot me an email contact.flowwithchlo@gmail.com and we can discuss coaching as even just one or 2 sessions could really help you take those important steps forward.
Hi Chlo, I’m a teen and I’m currently trying to recover from amenorrhea. I really would like to recover healthily and properly, but I have a few questions that I would like to ask you. It would be so sweet if you could spend some time to answer some of my questions. My first concern is, am I able to exercise at least once or twice a week when recovering? Such as swimming or ballet? I’m also wondering if going “all in” would lead to a continuous “all in” eating pattern in the future, as I don’t really want it to become a habit. My last question is, would my weight and eating patterns eventually settle down after I get my period back? Like, would I still have to go “all in” and continuously gain weight for me to get my cycle every month, or can I just eat till the average daily intake of 2000kcal and still get my monthly cycle? I also take part in quite a few sports in and outside of school, so do you think I will be able to maintain my monthly cycle, if take part in my sports along with increasing my caloric intake? Thanks!
Hi. I am 15 years old and I am trying to gain my period back. I did not have my period for 3 months. I have been eating more and moving my body less. I eat a lot. I eat pretty balanced meals and I eat approximately 2500-3000 kcal everyday. But, I do not feel full. I am hungry all the time. Do you have any advise?
Listening to your hinger is super important. Think about ALL the times you restricted yourself... the body wants to make that up. So yes, recovery will require you to eat lots of food. Embrace it! As you recovery your body will normalize your appetite levels.
ME TOO . I AM 15 YRS. OLD AND I DON'T HAVE MY PERIOD FOR 9 MONTHS UNLESS I'M TAKING PILLS. BECAUSE I HAVE ED HAHA I FEAR GAINING WEIGHT AND I OVEREXERCISE . BTW I'M IN RECOVERY NOW AND I HOPE IT DOES NOT AFFECT MY MENTAL HEALTH HAHAHA WISH ME LUCK GIRL
Thanks for this video and your words. I have had HA for 6 years. I have been all in two months because I got a hip stress fracture, I have ostopenia and my hormones in november where very low (I hope they are better know that I have been all in and i all ready got cervical mocus last week :)
but i haven't stop exercise for complete, not for weight loss, but in this two months I have gain 10 pounds, So in my mind, if i go for a 1 hoir walk and do some pilates, it wont be so fast the weight gain and i can digest it better.
But this video makes me realice that I have to go all in, so i could get my period faster. and nourish faster.
this is so scary
Good luck on your journey! I hope you get your period back soon!
@@flowwithchlo this 3 days I have drank the milk as you recomendend. It so much conforming and I feel super nourished
@@paulaweinberg1873 own good I am glad! Yes milk is one of the most nourishing foods!
Hi Paula, thanks for sharing your story, hope you're well. Just wondered, did you get your period back? Do you know how quickly bone density recovers?
Hello! It took me 3 months in total to get my period (i got it one month after I wrote this) and waited 3 more months to start moving more.
I have had 10 regular periods already. My hormones are great. To be honest, I haven’t got another rx scan, but it’s my priority for next year, and I will share with you my results.
Hope this helps you.
Hey I am 14 years old and recovering from bad eating habits that caused me to lose my period. I have been eating a lot and not exercising at all. Recently I have had white mucus and read that it’s a sign that my period may be coming back. It lasted for a week before it slowly stopped. What happened and is it normal? Also why don’t I have my hunger cues back and does that have to do with not having a period? Thankss ❤️!
Edit: I GOT IT BACK TODAY!!!! 🥳🥳 SO HAPPY!!
So in a normal cycle the cervical mucous will change. I recommend looking up a cervical mucous chart on google to learn about it!
How much calories u ate
First Congratulation Chole I am so happy for you :) I need your help I have similar story to yours .. I heard that keto high fat diet may help is it true?
hi :) while fats are an essential part of recovery both great for hormones and brain health, carbs are equally important. Women tend to need higher carb intake than men. Its actually quite well known that low carb diets affect the endocrine system negatively and leads to imbalances.
www.healthline.com/nutrition/low-carb-and-womens-hormones#section2
On another note part of recovery is letting go of all food rules and allowing yourself to listen to your body and find a way of eating that works best for you. Trying to recovery while staying away from certain foods and keeping a strict diet is kinds the opposite of what full recovery entails. Hope thats helpful :) If you have any more questions please send me an email contact.flowwithchlo@gmail.com
@@flowwithchlo Thank you so much chlo, your reply was so helpful .. I have so much questions and concerns :( I feel so scared to start my Journey to recover :(
“Emanciation” isn’t a word. Emancipation is a word (freedom from slavery) and emaciation is a word (starvation).
Should I go all in? I’ve never reached a low weight, I restricted a lot but now I think I’m free of guilt, and I’m eating more. My relationship with exercise is better, I used to do hours and now I do 30 minutes. So my question is if I should do it. I’m conscious that I’m better, but should I try to go all in? I’m only 1 kg to reach my “healthy weight”.
All in is a great way to really restore your bodies health, along with improving your mental health too! If you don't know where to start I really recommend joining my signature course, Get Your Flow On! It will walk you through this whole journey and help you restore a better mindset with food and body!
Hi Chlo! I was wondering if you were eating high fibre foods such as legumes or veggies during recovery or not. Because I really cut down the veggies (I went from 3 generous portions to a small 1) and legumes (barely eat them anymore) I used to eat as I read too much fibre is not good in recovery but I really miss them.
I cut back on my consumption of fiber and legumes a lot during this time to allow more space for the nutrient dense food I needed to be eating. You don't have to forever stop eating these things, just don't make your whole plate a plate of veggies. Have say a nice piece of salmon with a butter sauce and some rice with asparagus on the side and a small salad.
@@flowwithchlo thank you!
I don't exercise, I am overweight I am not birth control pills and I am not old. Missing period for 6+ months. Please advice.
I would not be able to say without any more information. You are more than welcome to send me an email inquiring about coaching, there I would be able to help more
I want to gain weight,because I want my period back,but I do not want to stop exercise.I love to workout 5 times a week,I love my swimming and hiit classes. How can I get my period like that😢
Hi, I know it is so frustrating to have to stop exercising to heal your body but this is only TEMPORARY and once you are healthy again exercise can return to your life! I'll give you some insight from working with many older clients, in their 40's and 50's, who have been struggling with their eating disorder from a young age and continued down the path of not healing their body and allowing it that time to rest and get their period back. They are super sad that they now HAVE to not only stop exercising but stop walking because they are in so much pain and have severe osteoporosis and/or neuropathy which has put a complete stop on their active lifestyles. If you are serious about loving exercising and want to do it for a longtime then taking this quick break to reset your hormones and restore your body is KEY.
It's a small sacrifice for HUGE gains.
If letting go of exercise seems scary and impossible then I recommend emailing me to discuss recovery coaching where we can work on this together :) contact.flowwithchlo@gmail.com
Why didnt your gynaecologist prescribe you HRT or birth control ?
Because I wouldn't take those things. Birth control does not give you back your period and can just mess up your hormones even more and HRT doesn't fix the root cause or come with no side effects.
I lost my period 26 years ago, this year I get back 3 times already, but it is irregular. My doctor wants ultrasound with saline water. I am very confused.
Congrats on getting your period! That is HUGE. I personally believe that you can get your cycle back on track by continuing to go through recovery- resting your body, managing stress, increasing sleep, and eating well. How irregular is irregular? Longer than 50 days??
@@flowwithchlo thank you!
The second period I have it after 4 months and then after 2 and a half months. My diagnostic is POF.
do you think that i have to stop exercise allover or i could slowly decrease the intensity？
I personally believe that it is SUPER helpful not just physically but mentally to completely let go of exercise for a time. Re-wiring this *need* to exercise is the key to true freedom. You can go back to exercising with a healthier mindset after taking a complete break.
Now on the physical side, I have seen many women not be able to get their period back even with a reduced amount of training. Anything that spikes cortisol will make it difficult to get the body to balance out. Now not everyone will need this to get their period back as I have seen some people just reduce and then their hormones are able to balance out but even in those situations I think the body could have greatly benefited from a time of complete rest so that it can really work on restoring various parts and systems of the body.
my period is 2 months late i'm so scared ... i don't know if my period is just irregular or i missed my period.. i was working out too much 🙄.. can i get my period back for 1/2 months? btw i'm 12
Hi, I know it is scary when your period doesn't come on time but it sounds like you are aware of why your period has not come back which means you also know how to get it back. Scale back on your exercise or completely let it go for a bit until your cycle returns. You most defiantly can get your period back if you get out of energy debt and into energy balance. This is of course unless there is not an underlying issue like PCOS or some anatomical abnormality that is causing your periods to be irregular. I advice you to talk to an OBGYN to check if everything is okay. If it all looks normal then eating more and exercising less shall do the trick :)
I haven’t gotten it yet, I’m almost 15 and I’m a dancer, but I can’t cut back on my excercise.. tips?
Sorry, I just found your channel and I absolutely love it!!
It's hard when we are athletes or dancers and movement is apart of our lives. My biggest piece of advice I would give you is to be really consistent with your food and to be eating in abundance to help offset the dancing. Your body looses its period due to energy debt so that way to get it back is to bring the body into energy balance. Its often a combo of little food + too much exercise that creates the energy debt so you can begin by starting to eat more to help you pull out of it. There may be a time where you need to completely let go of dancing for both physical and mental reasons but I can't say whats best for you in your situation without knowing more. Hope this helps!
Flow With Chlo thank you so much for your insight! That means a lot to me!
What a great video. Today I discovered that I do not reach even 1500 calories per day! And I thought that I was eating ennough and I dramatically dicresed exercise! And all this stresses me so much that I have no appetit! And I do not want what exactly I want to eat, salty or sweet, I am so confused. How can I reach the 2500 calories?
Hi, I know this can all be really confusing. I would love to give you some words of encouragement and advice. Why don't you send me an email and we can chat more there. Contact.flowwithchlo@gmail.com. Talk to you soon I hope!
@@flowwithchlo Thank you so much Chlo! I sent you an email yesterday!
i relate to that so much. I only like sweets, and if i eat that as well, my appetit decreases even more
I had the same problem but peanut butter,nuts and high calorie food can make it easier mentally and physically.
@@adriannak2247 thank you!
i used to have regular period since then.before lockdown,around march i weighed 52kgs and my height by the way is 5'1.i started to trim down my caloric intake to 800-900cal/day and had intense workout for 5-6x a week and weighed down to 46.2 kgs at june.i had an abrupt weight loss, almost 6kls in just a span of 3 months and a plateau until august.starting may till now (september-4consecutive months)i missed my period.(for the very first time) it feels very unusual and bothered me a lot.upon seeing your videos, (kinda wake up call for me) i started to eat more,increasing carbs as well as fat.it gives me lots of hope knowing some people didnt had their period for years and still managed to come back.i hope its an advantage for me that i've learned about this HA early so it wouldnt get worse and be treated early.me having lots of hope🙏trying to take some suggestions/advices to people who overcome this HA.thank you!☺️
Good luck with your recovery journey! I highly recommend taking it seriously, as you are, and not waiting too long. I hope you are now eating lots of good food and feeding your body the correct amount each day! 800 cal is not supportive for optimal health, especially hormonal health. So make sure you are taking care of yourself by resting and eating nourishing foods each day to bring your body back to a place of energy balance. Im glad my videos have been helping you!
Flow With Chlo thank u for the immediate reply☺️highly appreciated!
im not a skinny person but when i lost weight after qaurantine, it was obvious...physically.
hmmm.maybe im still on a state of denial that it is not HA cause it just happened so fast.(just a short span of restricting, not even a year and right away, i missed my period😔, cause i've seen a lot of videos that took yrs of underfueling/restricting) i am thinking that there's other cause why i am missing my period (denial-just to avoid gaining weight). on the other side of me, i have to increase my caloric intake,and thank God i started to get rid of calorie counting.
last week my breast was painful and sored but still without any cervical mucus coming out.
hi Flow With Chlo! about 4 days ago cervical mucus started to come out🤗not as much as before during the times im having regular period but it gives me hope and makes me motivated.
@@chedarchiz6057 did you got your period back?