How I Got My Period Back: Your Top 3 Questions about Amenorrhea Recovery

This video was inspired by YOU!! Thank you to all the women who have chosen to share their questions about amenorrhea recovery with me. I am truly honored.
Let's see if I can answer some of your top questions here, but don't hesitate to reach out if you have more!
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[@lauramendoza2567]

thank you so much for sharing!!

[@SophieLouise2404]

This video is amazing 💕

[@fancymeowfightsback]

Can I just say - I SO APPRECIATE YOU AND YOUR CHANNEL AND YOUR STORY!!! I stumbled upon you because I was doing research on amenorrhea since I have just developed it (being a newbie bikini competitor). I appreciate your honesty and candor, your willingness and desire to help and share, and how authentic you desire to be. I'll definitely be following you and your ongoing journey, as I will have to work on remedying this after competition season is over. Thank you!!

[@jillcolangelopsych]

YOU ARE SO WELCOME and let me tell you...almost three years post-recovery...it's SO worth it. Let me know if you need anything :) XO

[@fancymeowfightsback]

I am definitely going to email you! Thank you for sharing your contact info (seriously in awe of how authentic and how helpful you are)!!

[@eishaxotwod]

I lost mine due to undereating and too much cardio and I’ve decreased exercise and increased calories but I have gained weight which I didn’t want to happen. Idk what to do

[@agroff97]

I love this video!! You are so beautiful inside and out!! :)

[@jillcolangelopsych]

Thank you!!

[@ahoags]

"Neanderthal rock head shit" haha! Love it. I totally used to be MIT-level with my macronutrient ratio knowledge and percentages back in the day. I'm so appreciating your videos and sense of humor while I start to navigate though amenorrhea of 3+ months (which isn't that long but really want to start a family now so it's terrible timing). I literally left my corporate job a few months ago because it was terrible and a toxic work environment, and I'm so grateful I'm in the financial position to take a hiatus. Interestingly I was getting my period despite being super stressed out during my last six months at that company. I've have been significantly less stressed since leaving, so I'm a bit perplexed as all my blood work *appears* normal. I'm eating a lot (and well-balanced) for my size and activity level and will continue to do so. I'd been lifting weights 3x week for less than an hour (a lot less than I used to a couple years ago), but will probably stop completely to see if it helps. Will be going to the gyno soon to see if we can identify if there's something more serious going on, but I sure hope not!

[@jillcolangelopsych]

It sounds like you've already taken steps toward decreasing stress! We don't want to believe that life stress is as important/detrimental to our health, but it really can not be overestimated. Blood work often appears normal in these cases, unfortunately. I am sending lots of good vibes to you and hope you get things going in the right direction soon! XO

[@kerra5546]

We can bring so much more to the table when we are healthy and nourished. BRAVA!

[@RuthWeber]

Thank you for being honest and making these videos 🙏🏻 I’m struggling with HA now and was wondering if you know of any virtual support groups?!

[@alicia1636]

Thank you for this i have already gained all My weight back plus like 10 lbs from pre ed but Still don't have My period

[@Kari98N]

You are so beautiful. Thank you so much

[@jillcolangelopsych]

Thank you!! That's so very sweet!! And thank you for watching!! xoxo

[@nicolespruiell1568]

I almost wish you were a coach I feel like I relate to you... and on the struggle bus right now ha

[@jillcolangelopsych]

You don't need a coach to do what you know is right. You have me and this growing community of women to share your struggle if you like. You know where to find me :) Be well, be good to yourself XO

[@jessicabrodhecker6514]

Did you have a time period where you’d get a period, then not get one for 3-6months, get another period, then not get one for almost a year? Also, during the months you didn’t get one, did you feel like you would have symptoms similar to PMS, but no period would come that month? I’m struggling with that now. I have crazy hormones. I get bloated, cramp some, get tired, have insomnia, sore nipples, but then do not get my period that month.

[@jillcolangelopsych]

Hi Jessica, go ahead and email me [e-mail] so I can answer whatever questions you have. In general, if your cycles are not consistent it means that you have some work to do with maintaining supportive nutrition and exercise habits...

[@emma_xx_xx5908]

Can u do a what I eat In a day

[@jillcolangelopsych]

So sorry, love, but I do not do those kinds of videos :)

[@lucianalima2776]

do I need to wait for my blood tests to eat more and move less? because I dont know for a fact if I have HA but I just feel in my core that is the case.

[@lucianalima2776]

it was and I gained weight and got my period after 3 months!

[@-ihhssan-9062]

@@lucianalima2776 So so happy for you !! I've been all in and self diagnosed wit HA for a month now, still no period but hopefull :)

[@nadinesyandhana1402]

@@-ihhssan-9062 hello how are u? Do you get it back?

[@-ihhssan-9062]

@@nadinesyandhana1402 doing good , still all in, I got my period back a little over two months after starting my journey ,in January 1st. However, I haven’t had my period since then so still waiting :)

[@nadinesyandhana1402]

@@-ihhssan-9062 glad to hear that you doing good 😁, i hope you can get you period back soon 😊

[@vinavora6850]

Are i allowed to eat junk food and processed food on recovery?

[@jillcolangelopsych]

You should eat any and all foods that make you feel good, feel happy, and taste good too :)

[@vinavora6850]

@@jillcolangelopsych thank you🥰

[@renatasklodowski5251]

Hello:) my blood tests are OK. What else can be the problem, if my hormones are actually good. I lost my period in September because of overtraining and eating too little. Since october I eat a lot and I decreased my excersice.

[@jillcolangelopsych]

I think you just need more time, Love! It can take longer than three months...but, you're on the right track!!

[@renatasklodowski5251]

acaseofthejills Thank you so much for your kindness Jill, you are awesome! 😊

[@imakecoolmusicsometimes]

Is there any way to subscribe to a channel more than once 😭

[@jillcolangelopsych]

You are so sweet :)

[@mahiasultana3882]

Do you take any supplements?

[@jillcolangelopsych]

I do not take any supplements. I don't even take a multivitamin, haha. I do sprinkle Maca powder on my veggies sometimes because I like the taste. Maca is known to support healthy hormone function...but, I don't know how much it really helps.

[@anonymousanonymou5535]

when you grow up where people and your relative calling you nicknames associated of your weight and making up things in your mind of how you look could be a reason a for some failures in life and relationship. and now I'm at my fittest I feel light and confident, and now I have this problems? hahahahaha

[@jillcolangelopsych]

Because trying to make up for being hurt by others by hurting yourself never works. Healing comes from truly valuing who you are deep inside, not manipulating your body. If you enjoy working out, great! But if it has become an obsession or you've become unhealthy and exhausted, it's time to realize that something has to change. Sending love :)