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My name is Laura and I'm 28 years old. I live in Illinois and work as a licensed veterinary technician. I am a runner, bookworm and obviously, an animal lover.


I've been on this site since '05. I take hiatuses, but I'm never gone for good. I enjoy giving advice and I've made such lovely friends on this site that I couldn't imagine giving it up!

chat it up yo.


ps. here's my bestestestest friend.
I love him. You will too :)

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I'm trying to stop counting calories because it's gotten to the point where I'm obsessing calorie content. However, I worry that I'll eat too few calories. I don't want to damage my body by not eating enough. What are some signs that will let me know whether or not I'm eating enough? I know that under-eating can lead to loss of menstrual cycle. What are some other cues that will let me know if I'm not eating enough? Thank you!

You will feel more tired, more often.
You may feel light-headed during the day.
You may get sick easier.
You might become pale.


Here are some helpful sites:
http://www.ehow.com/info_8003736_signs-symptoms-not-eating-enough.html

http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/sec12/ch153/ch153a.html


Here's another cool website that might help you:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/leah1.htm


-Laura (19-f)

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