logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2021
17m 42s

Episode 118: Can Exercise Skip My Period...

Baraa El Sabbagh
About this episode

If you ever felt that exercise messed with your period in any way, you can’t miss this episode! Today we cover all the ways exercise can affect the menstrual cycle: Is it the reason you haven’t gotten your period for 2 months? Is it serious? When should you see a doctor? I answer all your questions here. 

Resources:

Episode 82: How To Reverse Diet Correctly

Sign up to B’s Fit & Fab Recorded Workouts Program: Series 2 for the ultimate fitness membership. You get 16 recorded PROGRESSIVE workouts, nutrition information and tutorials, and so many more resources and bonus content!

You can learn more about nutrition and exercise from a registered dietitian, sports nutritionist and personal trainer Baraa El Sabbagh if you:

- Follow her on Instagram @baraaelsabbagh

- Check out her website

- Subscribe to her YouTube channel for great workouts

- Contact her via email at support@baraaelsabbagh.com for any queries.

If you like this episode, show your support by writing a review. Bonus! If you send me a screenshot of your review by email you’ll get a FREE copy of the Super Recipes eBook!

Up next
Sep 2024
S3 Episode 1: Is dairy bad for you? with Baraa El Sabbagh, RD, CPT and Nivine Hanach, PhD
In this episode of B for Better Health we discuss the biggest claims made regarding dairy products and its impact on our health. Everything we mention is based on the scientific literature and updates up to 2024. The discussions are based on systemic reviews and meta analysis - w ... Show More
37m 47s
Mar 2024
S2 Episode 10: Navigating Societal Pressures as a Mom
In this final episode of season 2, I share details of how I'm navigating societal pressures as a mom. It's a build on this reel. Stay tuned for season 3 coming soon! Subscribe to the newsletter here. Click here to download my healthy recipes ebook with over 20 simple recipes! Wan ... Show More
33 m
Feb 2024
S2 Episode 9: Motivation, Self care, and Balancing Momhood with Lina Antar
In this episode, I’m joined by Lina Antar, sweetest friend, a health coach, entrepreneur, a mom, a go-getter and so much more. We talk all things motherhood, balancing a busy schedule, workouts and goals. Follow her on Lina Antar.  Subscribe to the newsletter here. Click here to  ... Show More
48m 20s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2024
What I Learned from Binge Eating & Amenorrhea (my interview on the Nourishing Women Podcast)
This is a super special episode because the dietitian who’s practice I WORKED WITH back in 2018 to heal MY binge eating, missing period and f*cked up relationship with food is interviewing ME on her podcast.   Full circle moment.   I share my story and what I learned from years o ... Show More
38m 47s
Oct 2023
Recover your period with Cynthia Donovan the period nutritionist!
#204: Cynthia Donovan, a registered Dietitian that helps women get their periods back, joins us to break down the science behind why your period is missing and what you can do to get your period back. In this episode, we discuss the complexities of irregular periods, healing with ... Show More
34m 31s
Nov 2023
Nutrition around the menstrual cycle
This episode is a must for all women, or coaches of women. Have you ever wondered: Should you make dietary changes around the menstrual cycle? Do women need additional calories during this time? Today, I am joined by Sheridan Skye, a Nutritionist and Registered Nurse. Sheridan an ... Show More
53m 54s
Aug 2023
Is Extreme Dieting or Fitness Competitions Healthy | My Opinion - 1013
Are fitness, bikini or bodybuilding competitions healthy? How do they affect your body image, mental and physical health? Do they create an unrealistic fitness view for others? In this episode of The Chalene Show, Chalene Johnson gives her honest and possibly controversial opinio ... Show More
31m 24s
May 2022
How long should I reverse diet for? When will I get my period back? How long does it take to lose 15 pounds? Today, we tell you
Have you ever asked yourself the question: How long should I be reverse dieting for? How long should it take me to lose 15 pounds? How long will it take to improve my digestion or balance my hormones? We answer all those questions in this weeks podcast episode. Make sure to take ... Show More
35m 23s
Apr 2021
Best Exercise Practices For Menopausal Women – With Debbie Potts
// R E A D Y • S E T • R E S E T This episode is all about strength training and building muscle for menopausal women. Debbie Potts has been a competitive athlete for most of her life. She has been a top age-group triathlete and runner as well as a 15 Ironman finisher, 5 times Ir ... Show More
51m 40s
Jun 2022
Tried Everything and I Can't Lose Weight | with, Dr. Mary Claire Haver - 842
Perimenopause, Menopause, Postmenopause — no matter what stage you’re in,  there’s so much conflicting information when it comes to the changes in hormones, weight gain, hair and skin. This proves quite frustrating when searching for answers on how to take control of your health. ... Show More
43m 51s
Apr 2023
#106 Menstrual Cycle 101
In this episode I give some basic education on the Menstrual Cycle…one that so many women lack. The menstrual cycle is a great indicator of your overall health, and is a powerful tool that women can use to harness strengths and flow with the difficulties in different phases!   We ... Show More
48m 23s
Jun 2023
My Exact Weekly Workout Plan Every Day of The Week - 990
In this episode of the Chalene Show Podcast I share with you the exact weekly workout plan I'm currently following. I break down all the exercise splits, upper body, lower body, sets, reps, how many days, how much rest, what i'm NOT doing for cardio and how I've used walking for ... Show More
41m 49s