I realized I wasn't eating enough for my strength-training program. After adjusting my diet, my hair stopped falling out, and I gained more muscle mass.
- Fell in love with strength training in 2019 and quickly became a dedicated gym-goer.
- A micronutrient test found vitamin D, zinc and copper deficiencies — and hair loss, fatigue and feeling cold — caused by eating just 1,200–1,400 calories while training.
- After tracking calories and raising intake to ~2,000 kcal and 120 g protein, symptoms improved and she gained lean muscle, motivated by long-term goals like staying active into old age.