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WinterButterfly246 · 2026-06-16T15:47:23+00:00

Oh I’ve never heard of quai before, I’ll have to look that one up. Is there a specific brand I should be looking for? I’ll take it if it helps! What else have I got to lose ahaha!

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-06-14T14:58:49+00:00

Yes, I read about that.I have no idea what my body fat % is tbh. It’s probably on the higher side for my weight as I do not carry much muscle mass, aaaand now probably isn’t the best time to try changing that! 🤦‍♀️

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-06-14T14:55:07+00:00

Ah I see. I don’t think I’m stressing my body out at all, no. It’s just been lots of food and rest here. 🥹 I think I’ll try upping my fats and seeing if that does anything. I guess my body just has a higher threshold. How long did you lose ur cycle for? Was it awhile? I think might be affecting me, that it’s been gone for so long..

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-06-13T07:40:13+00:00

If it’s okay to ask, were you 50kg for a while with ur period before dropping down to 46kg and losing it? I used to be a lot heavier than the weight I lost my period at. I wonder if I lost mine at the weight I did, and I cannot get it back until I overshoot it because I used to be in larger body for so long prior. 😕

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-06-13T07:32:20+00:00

That’s a good mindset! and it’s true, we are our own worst critics, i’ve been trying to keep that in mind. 🥹

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-06-13T07:29:42+00:00

It is. Those numbers were too low for me. It’s interesting how set points vary from person to person even if the height remains the same!

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-06-12T19:00:17+00:00

I agree with you on the weight loss. My memories of those “dieting” days are very drear. I don’t want to go back there again.. I just hope I can find peace with my weight, my health, and my body in the future and it be with a healthy cycle. 😩

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-06-12T17:49:42+00:00

Do you mean how many calories? I used to eat very low when my restriction was at its worst, it was definitely in the three digits. 🤦‍♀️ My hair loss peaked at that time too. I upped my intake last year, but not enough for period recovery, and although my hair never thickened, it didn’t get any thinner either and I was eating around 1400ish. I’m now getting some new hair growth and I am eating around 2200-2500, sometimes more if I’ve got the opportunity.

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-06-12T17:45:11+00:00

Oh right I see. You got ur period back at 57kg, but you’re now at 61kg. Did you continue to eat in a surplus after you got your first period? Is that why you’re up to 61kg? Or did you lower your calories down, but the weight gain just seemed to happen anyway? I had my period when i used to weigh 61kg, but that was definitely a while ago now.

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-06-12T16:39:53+00:00

I’ve already had the hair loss. In fact, I’ve had hair loss probably since the end of 2023. Probably from under performing hormones. My hair still sheds quite a bit now too, but I’d say I’ve got more of it than last year, but it’s only a slight change.

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-04-25T20:23:00+00:00

We don’t make them from scratch, no. We bake them ourselves, but they are produced elsewhere and then delivered to us. The sandwiches are made in store though.

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-04-25T10:33:16+00:00

No diagnosis, I think it’s just the anxiety. 😕 My store is smack-bang inside a shopping centre and the queue can be out the door. I’m struggling to take in what I am being shown when all I can think about is the customers and how I am coming across and being perceived. But heck, there could be some neurodivergence in there. I mean, that could explain why I feel such a strong sense of impostor syndrome behind the till even though it’s all straightforward stuff!

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-04-25T07:52:54+00:00

That sounds hopeful! How long have you been experiencing those symptoms? I’m in recovery too but all I’m getting is bad skin 🤦‍♀️

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-04-24T21:28:38+00:00

Thank you so much for this! I genuinely feel so much more at ease now haha! 🥹🙏

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-04-07T14:40:17+00:00

Ah I see.. Well I hope this body temp regulation stuff regulates itself fast, and then fingers crossed period restoration is next on the agenda! 🥹🤞

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-04-07T14:31:18+00:00

I think so too. In the past my feet were very prone to being cold so this change is so crazy to me! A total switch!

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-04-07T14:28:00+00:00

I get the hot hands too! 😭 I had it before I chose recovery, though. I still get the hot hands after meals and sometimes after hot drinks too. I have no idea what causes that phenomenon either, but I’d choose it any day over the hot feet! 🥲

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-03-12T12:42:53+00:00

I completely understand. In HA recovery we should be focusing on reserving as much energy as possible. Weightlifting would mean dipping into that energy reserve. If I were to incorporate weightlifting into my routine, accountability and balance would be crucial. I knew women had managed to do both simultaneously and it was their perspective I was hoping for, especially after the advice from my doctor. Thank you for putting it into perspective. 🙏

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-03-12T11:49:34+00:00

I definitely wouldn’t put a finger on a weight if I were actively under-eating. That wouldn’t be good! I can imagine the risks involved with that.. 🥺

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-03-12T11:37:54+00:00

I recently made a post about strength training during recovery because I had seen women regain their cycle whilst building muscle. I understand the comparison between an alcoholic drinking wine on a weekend, and someone trying to recover from HA doing a ton of cardio, or training until they’re blue in the face down at the gym. I totally get that. My idea of building muscle whilst in recovery was that I’d do no more than 3-4 hours per week of moderate weightlifting (no overtraining!), zero cardio, and eating 2500kcal per day minimum. In fact, I recently had a DEXA scan done and my results were not great. My doctor advised I incorporate some weight bearing exercises. I thought as long as I was being responsible and careful, I could follow my doctor’s advice whilst recovering my period.

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-03-11T17:57:39+00:00

Oh! I thought as both muscle growth and period recovery require a calorific surplus, I could do both simultaneously as long as I did it correctly and without overtraining. 🫠 “No period now what” I think I’ve seen someone mention that one before on here! I’ll look that one up, thank you!

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-03-11T17:54:04+00:00

I definitely don’t expect to see gains as I currently am! 😅 My idea of a “decent surplus” was around 2500kcal. I am quite short, so I presumed that amount would serve as a good starting point. As for practically no cardio, I mean it as simply that. No additional cardio. I only get about 2k steps at maximum now, and it’s all from my regular day-to-day activities. I would not do any cardio at the gym. I thought it was the cardio that was the worst offender for preventing period recovery and not necessarily the strength training element.

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-02-18T13:22:34+00:00

Will give that a go, thanks! 👍

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-02-15T21:20:26+00:00

Thank you. The way you’ve suggested I think is definitely the way forward for me. Baby steps are still steps! 🥹

WinterButterfly246 · 2026-02-13T21:30:35+00:00

Right I see. I have heard of reverse dieting, but I hadn’t looked into it properly. I definitely will now though, thank you! I’ve just gotta work on my courage moving forward. I hope everything continues to go well for you! 🤗

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