In the meantime, there are over 130 pages that we've cut out of the book... so I'm going to start sharing some of that on here, and on our book's site once we have that up and running.
Here's a bit I just cut out of a chapter tonight...
Nico has always asked on the Board, “Do you want to
be thin, or pregnant?” It is a choice. Not one that everyone has to make, but
it is the bottom line for those of us whose systems are sensitive enough to
trigger HA when we are at an energy
deficit or overexercising (and stressed). What’s more important to you? Do you want to improve your bone
density, heart function, and brain function by getting your period? Or do you
want to continue rigid eating and exercise habits and use treatment to possibly
get pregnant—then end up right back where you started?
Commentary from Fitty: Whoaaa, hold up a minute. “ . . .
sensitive enough to trigger HA”? OK, so while I do agree that there are some
who may be sensitive to HA due to genetics, I also believe there may be more
women similar to me. I was NOT sensitive to HA. I worked pretty darn hard to
create the hole I dug . . . and it was deep. In addition, the unstable and
chaotic relationship with my LOWMI (loved one with mental illness) who has
schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, added a major stressor cherry right on top!
So before some of you decide to run with the “I have a sensitive system and
that’s why I have HA” baton, please know that many of us worked relentlessly to
get there. If you happen to be a little hardheaded like I am, take the time for
a good self-evaluation. It can be helpful to consider that you too may have
pushed pretty intensely to get to where you are. By recognizing this, you can
now apply that same effort and intensity to get back out!
