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SHOW NOTES: Episode 53

I have Brittany Wehrle, MS, RD, CSSD on the podcast to share how overexercising and undereating have an effect on your hormones and menstrual cycle.

We dive into the different phases of the menstrual cycle and how they impact our overall well-being. 

Brittany shares what a “textbook perfect” cycle would look like for a middle-aged woman. She explains that a regular cycle should last between 21 and 35 days and be relatively consistent in length across months and years. Cycles should be relatively absent of pain, although some cramping can be normal. We also shared the importance of tracking your cycles and any changes should be seen as a red flag.

We chatted about the different phases of the menstrual cycle, including the follicular phase and the luteal phase. The follicular phase is the first half of the cycle, leading up to ovulation, while the luteal phase is the second half after ovulation. A luteal phase of at least ten days is ideal for hormone balance and fertility.

Brittany shares how diet and exercise can affect our hormones and she gives tips on how to support a healthy cycle through nutrition and movement.

We discussed the relationship between clean eating, menstrual cycles, and overall health. Brittany debunked the misconception that painful periods are inevitable and explained how progesterone levels influence temperature changes and the menstrual cycle.

Brittany shares about the significance of self-care during menstruation and how to navigate societal pressures around exercise and clean eating. We talk about balance and self-awareness and how our bodies are all unique and need individualized care. We talk more on the impact of caffeine and really focus on giving you the space to make informed decisions when it comes to your body.

Each person’s journey to optimal health is unique and requires patience, self-awareness, and a focus your own individual needs.

Thank you for listening! I would love to connect with you on Instagram (@loveyourbodywell) and hear what you thought about today’s episode!

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

• Importance of understanding and taking care of menstrual cycles
• Lack of education about healthy cycles and proper care
• Negative effects of over-exercising
• A “textbook perfect” cycle
• Tracking cycles to identify irregularities
• Different phases of the menstrual cycle
• Relationship between clean eating, menstrual cycles, and overall health
• Addressing missing periods due to under-eating
• Healing process and addressing underlying issues with food and body control
• Importance of rest days and avoiding over-exercising

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Connect with Brittany on Instagram: @period.recovery.dietitian! Check out her FREE meal and snack ideas for period recovery HERE and apply to work with her HERE!
• Check out last week’s episode here!
• Check out my episode on walking here!
• I’d love to connect with you on Instagram: @loveyourbodywell
• Join my email list HERE to stay connected!

MORE ABOUT THE LOVE YOUR BODY WELL PODCAST:

Nourishment from the inside out. 

The Love Your Body Well Podcast is a safe place for you to learn about healing your relationship with your body while also focusing on wellness so you can feel your best. 

I’m your host, Amy Reinecke, and I’ve made it my mission to empower you to own your journey and embrace the path before you. Wellness is multi-faceted and there are so many areas that create the foundation for overall wellness.  As women, too often the number on the scale or the size of our jeans takes precedence, and the truth is, it’s about a lot more than that.

On the Love Your Body Well Podcast you’ll be encouraged to be an advocate for your health, learn to listen and love the skin you’re in, embrace your journey, and heal your body and mind with self-love and compassion. This podcast is for you if you want to take back control of your health and embark on a self love journey to love, cherish and care for the one body you have. Here, you will learn how to love your body well.

Join my email list and connect with me on my blog at www.loveyourbodywell.net and Instagram @loveyourbodywell.

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