Sep 24
23m 14s
If your healthcare provider checked your weight, told you your BMI is completely normal, but your period is still nowhere to be found, you are not alone.
In this episode, Jenna and Reilly take on one of the most frustrating, misunderstood traps in Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) recovery: the obsession with Body Mass Index. Why do so many athletes have HA despite falling neatly within a clinically "healthy" weight range? What is your body actually sensing that a standardized medical chart completely misses?
The dietitians unpack the hidden flaws of relying on BMI to measure reproductive health, exploring the disconnect between clinical metrics and your body’s true energy requirements. They dive into why aiming for a chart number might actually be delaying your cycle, what it really takes to make your body safe again, and how to navigate the mental hurdle of gaining weight past what you were told was "normal." Tune in to find out why your BMI might be lying to you and what you should be tracking instead.
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 who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.
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