Posts by elizadoodle

This just really got my attention because I've been thinking something similar (about the Montreal marathon, even!!!) I've run the Montreal 1/2 for the past 2 years. With some training, but not necessarily a "half marathon training program". I've taken much of the past year off because I was worried about getting a stress fracture in one of my feet after the 1/2 last year. Now I'm trying to decide whether or not to do the 1/2 again... or even shoot for the whole thing. I ran the 1/2 fairly quick, but wouldn't be trying to do anything other than just finish the marathon.

So i'm interested in continuing to see comments as they come in...

Hi there.I'm currently 5'2" and 114-5. my low weight was 107 and i really liked being at that weight, but i still wanted to lose more. now at 115 i still haven't gotten my period for over a year.

i totally know where you are and i'm so so sorry you feel so crappy. but as others have said you do look very good, and would also look good if you weighed a little more.

i ate about 2300 to get from 107 to 114. now i eat about 2000-2300 to maintain 115. however, i also get a lot of exercise (approx 60 mins of cardio, 5 days a week, plus some lifting 2x a week or so) so that somewhat explanis how much food i eat. but honestly i've been amazed at how i haven't ballooned in size from eating this much. i'm working with a nutritionist and trying to get my weight, body compositoin, and diet to a place where i can menstruate again, because right now that is the most important thing for me (i have already begun to experience the beginnign of bone loss. and that is scary and irreversible). I'm 22, by the way.

Best of luck, feel free to contact me if you have any other questions or need to talk.

CONGRATS!

I'm so jealous. What's your secret?

Seriously, though. I'm so happy for you! You womanly woman, you!

Anyone else out there eating roughly this much?

Not huge amounts for quick-as-possible weight gain, but well over 2000 calories?

I feel so alone and gluttonous, even though it's kind of doctor's orders...

As a kid I had "It's Perfectly Normal"

I think it was a good one. It covers body changes + sex, and is pretty open-minded and frank, while being accessible to children.

http://www.amazon.com/Its-Perfectly-Normal-Ch anging-Growing/dp/1564021599

Thanks. That's really good to hear. Especially the part about maintaining, because my line of reasoning goes that because I'm barely even underweight (my BMI isn't underweight, I guess I'm just underweight for me and what's healthiest for my body) that I can/should eat like I'm trying to lose weight. Which really makes almost no sense.
Good to hear that I'm not the only one eating much more than 2000 calories/day.

ps, I climb too :)

I agree with what everyone has said. You look great! I'd say you're at a good weight now and shouldn't try to go too much lower. Instead, I'd focus on what you already know you need to (toning by lifting weights, and not going overboard with the alcohol). 

Several people have mentioned having gw's of 110 or less at 5'3. I just want to point out that although this is not "underweight" according to BMI, depending on your body composition, frame size, metabolism, etc, it might be not enough. For instance, at 5'3 and 110 lbs, I don't menstruate. So that's something ot keep in mind. I think you look great at the weight you are. Good work!

Many good points, elle.

Also, everyone is different, and an 18.5 bmi might not be enough to regain your period. I, for example, weigh about 112 at 5'3" and I sitll have not gotten my period for over a year. My nutritionist thinks I need to weigh about 115 (as well as have an adequate diet, etc) to menstruate again. That scares the hell out of me, and I can't help but wish I could get my period at a lower weight. maybe eventually I will be able to, but right now the best strategy I have is to try to accept gaining a few pounds.

thanks guys. eating more fats is one of the things i'm working on.

any more input anyone? *bump!*

I'm 5'3" and 110. I'm recovering from ED-NOS and eating 2000-2100 calories per day. I maintain on this number of calories, although I do cardio for about an hour 6x/wk, so that is probably why. Right now I am maintaining, but my nutritionist would like me to gain a few pounds.

Do you girls who are in the 90s or low 100s still get your periods? If you've lost yours or you are an age where you should have it but don't yet, it's really important that you please see your doctor and/or consider gaining weight or stop losing weight. For me, that's the biggest thing right now. 110 is a healthy weight for 5'3", but it isn't for me personally because I can't menstruate at this weight, so I risk bone loss and possibly infertility if I lose anymore weight or don't gain enough weight and fat to be a healthy woman. It may only take a few pounds. Right now my goal weight is 113, and I'll probably have to eat 2100-2200 calories to reach it, or back off the exercise. Needless to say, for someone with an ED, this is very hard. I'm still struggling to accept this idea and act on it.

Original Post by alieecat:

Hmm it doesn't sound like anything's wrong with you to me. I'm an ex-dancer and most of the people at my studio shared similar stats with you. It's mainly from all the extra excercise, also weight loss can lead to appetite loss, but still you sound pretty normal to me. If you're worried see a doctor, see what they have to say.

 i'd be hesitant to listen to this advice. no offense alieecat, but the fac that others in a dance studio setting are underweight is no indication that it is okay. i agree with muttlover and adryael. i think you have an eating disorder, but its okay. there's a stigma attached to that label, but there shouldn't be. its a psychological struggle that many of us have to deal with. please get help before you get any sicker. the last thing you would want would be to end up in the hospital or be forbidden from dancing, right? pm me if you want to talk more