Are You Eating Enough?
How do we know if we're eating enough? Or too little?
I'm so thankful we have our own bodies and symptoms to look at!
Let’s dive in!
Some signs we may not be consuming enough nutrient-dense calories:
+ feeling tired all the time
+ inconsistent, painful, or irregular periods
+ trouble sleeping at night (night wakings, insomnia, etc)
+ chronic low body temperature (always cold girlies - I'm looking at you - cold hands, feet, etc)
+ hair falling out
+ weak nails
+ low libido
+ digestive issues (irregular BM's, etc)
+ inability to maintain healthy weight without extremes
If you just let out a big sigh and an “uh-oh”, please don't worry, friend. I had every single one of these (and more!) for years.
On the flip side, how do we know if our metabolism is thriving and we are eating enough to fuel our bodies?
+ stable mood and consistent energy
+ fall asleep quickly and stay asleep
+ strong hair, nails, and libido
+ BM's 1-3 times every day and urinating only 4-6 times during the day (I'll dive into this more a separate time - but drinking too much “empty” or demineralized water + high stress hormones can cause over-frequent urination, which leads to mineral deficiencies!)
+ can easily maintain healthy weight without extremes like fasted workouts, skipping meals, and massive calorie cuts
+ regular, pain-free cycle (no, it is NOT normal to have crazy symptoms every month!)
+ overall feeling of vibrancy & wellness
Okay, take a breath. I threw a LOT at you.
You're likely either rejoicing at how well you're doing or just did a tail-spin into panic mode at what you need to heal.
If you DO find yourself needing some support in these areas, it can be done!
All of these symptoms are exactly why I originally created my meal plans, and the meal plans themselves are what myself and thousands of others have used to recover from this exact list of worries.
If you're a numbers kind of person, take my custom calorie quiz to see how much you should be eating! (Most online calculators are grossly under-estimating our needs!)
I want you to hear: you can recover your health and vibrancy without dieting, restriction, or eating the same bland meal over and over.
If you've got a good handle on eating enough and just need some fun recipes, check out my cookbooks!