Personal question about periods

Sharon72 · #1 13th Mar 08, 10:58 AM

Sorry if Im being personal but when you started running for the first time did you find that your periods changed or became irregular in anyway, some months I dont know whether Im coming or going.

Shaz

*Trinity* · #2 13th Mar 08, 11:32 AM

no, not really... unless the running takes your weight too low. Are you getting enough iron? you need a little more if your running.

Sharon72 · #3 13th Mar 08, 11:50 AM

Hi Trinity,

I started running on a treadmill about a year ago and outside on the roads since January but in the last 3 months they have been getting heavier and heavier.

I have lost about three and half stone in this time and still losing.

So you think I should increase my Iron intake.

I going to see my doctor on Monday so it will be interesting to hear what he has to say.

Shaz

*Trinity* · #4 13th Mar 08, 12:36 PM

it could be that your iron level is low.

That's an amazing amount of weight to lose though... has it come off very gradually? Because a sharp loss in weight can also affect you hormones

Sharon72 · #5 13th Mar 08, 12:50 PM

Its taken me about 17 months to lose that much weight. I have done it very slowly and ive manage to keep it off and Im still losing weight but I wont be happy until Ive lost at least another 2 stone, then I will be happy.

Like I say Im going to the doctors on monday it will be interesting to see what he has to say

Thanks for listening to me drone on

*Trinity* · #6 13th Mar 08, 03:21 PM

Well good luck Sharon

I'm sure it's just something simple.

Well done for the weight loss!! Fantastic achievement

I'm interested to know, what weight did you start off at?

cheriton · #7 13th Mar 08, 05:37 PM

Hi sharon Before everyone jumps on my back for replying in this thread ,me being a bloke and all ..

Ican't help with the periods ,but i just wanted to say as Trin did thats a fantastic achievment !!

Very well done indeed !!

Cheriton