119. How to Get Your Period Back With a Normal BMI
A sports nutrition and hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery podcast for female athletes who want to get their period back and maximize performance while doing so!
HA recovery is different for every athlete and here you will learn how to recover in the way that is best for you as an athlete. The same habits preventing you from having a regular menstrual cycle are preventing you from reaching your athletic goals.
We don’t want to stop you from training, we want to maximize it!
Learn more about our Period Recovery Program and HA recovery resources at www.teamsteadystate.com
Have you ever been told it’s okay to not have your period because you have a ‘normal’ BMI? Or maybe you’re wondering if you need to be at a specific BMI to get your period back. In this episode we talk about IF you need to be at a ‘normal’ BMI to get your period back! If you are currently on your period recovery journey and wondering how body weight and body mass index play a role in your recovery, this episode is for you!
The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians that bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.
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To apply to the SSPN Period Recovery Program, click here Period Recovery Program
Key Takeaways:
It is very common for athletes to experience loss of period, but it is NOT normal.
HA is not about BMI or weight; it is due to low energy availability. Adequately fueling and achieving a positive energy balance is vital for optimal sports performance and daily functioning.
Start small. Set realistic goals and implement sustainable changes when working toward period recovery.
Wondering if you need to be at a specific BMI to get your period back? On today’s episode we are talking about IF you need to be at a ‘normal’ BMI to get your period back! If you are currently in your period recovery journey and wondering about how body weight and body mass index play a role in your recovery process, this episode is for you!
The Eat More Carbs Podcast is hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery podcast for athletes! Each Thursday learn about how to get your period back using proper sports nutrition. Hosted by Team Steady State Sports Dietitians, Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, you will learn how to optimize your health and maximize your performance.
You can follow Team Steady State on Instagram:
@reilly.beatty.nutrition
@jenna.fisher.nutrition
@lillyreimer.nutrition
Struggling with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Learn more about the Period Recovery Program here!