153. Gained Weight but No Period? 3 Things You Might Be Missing

Are you struggling with the idea of gaining weight during period recovery? In this episode of Eat More Carbs, we’re diving deep into one of the most challenging but essential parts of healing Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA): the weight restoration process.

As Sports Dietitians, we hear the same questions every day: Will I have to restore weight in order to get my period back? How much weight will I have to gain? How long will weight restoration take? When can I stop gaining weight?

In this episode, we break down why your body might need weight restoration for hormonal health and why weight restoration looks different for everyone. We discuss the physiological reasons behind weight shifts, how to navigate the mental hurdles of body changes, and practical ways to approach this phase of recovery with more compassion and less fear.

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.

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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!