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Eat More Carbs | A Period Recovery Podcast

Reilly Beatty MS, RD, CSSD and Jenna Fisher RD

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

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00:29:26

185. Is SkinnyTok Secretly Fueling the Obsession With...

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2026/10/01

Social media wellness trends have taken a sharp turn back toward 90s thin culture, and the team is not holding back. In this edition of what drives us bananas, Reilly, Jenna, and Lilly unpack the latest online fixations that are quietly pushing athletes straight into disordered territory.The dietitians dive headfirst into the rise of ‘SkinnyTok’ and why modern thin culture has simply rebranded old school restriction under the guise of high protein fitness goals. What is the real danger behind the

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00:23:14

184. Can You Have Hypothalamic Amenorrhea With a...

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2026/09/24

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

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00:34:22

183. What Are the Signs That Your Period Is Finally...

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2026/09/17

When you are working to recover from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), the wait for your cycle to return can feel endless and confusing. In this episode, Jenna and Reilly break down the exact physical, hormonal, and emotional signs that indicate your body is shifting into a safe state, lowering stress hormones, and preparing to ovulate.They walk through the progressive biofeedback cues your body exhibits as reproductive function restores. They break down what to look for, including subtle shifts that

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00:31:42

182. Is It HA or PMOS? What You Need to Know About...

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2026/09/10

Hormonal health in female athletes is notoriously complex, and misdiagnoses around conditions like PMOS are far too common when conditions like Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA) and PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, formerly PCOS) are constantly discussed online. In this episode, Jenna and Lilly are joined by Joy Kim, MS, RDN, a PhD candidate researching this PMOS at Cornell University and another dietitian with Steady State Performance Nutrition.Joy walks through the crucial

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00:27:03

181. Is Fiber Maxing Actually Bad for Your Health?

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2026/09/03

Wellness culture on social media has reached a whole new level of chaotic, and the team is back to call out the latest batch of misleading trends. In this episode, Reilly, Jenna, and Lilly dive deep into the viral online behaviors, extreme eating habits, and quick-fixes that are quietly sabotaging female athletes and period recovery.First up, they break down why an influencer using their genetics, aesthetic, or body type to sell a workout or meal plan is a major red flag, and how this preys on body

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00:35:16

180. How Do You Increase Your Daily Energy Intake to...

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2026/08/27

Once you recognize the signs of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), the most critical step is knowing how to strategically fix it. In Part 2 of this deep-dive series, Reilly and Jenna reunite with sports medicine physician expert Dr. Aubrey Armento, MD and board certified sports dietitian Amanda McCarthy, MS, RDN, CSSD to shift the focus from diagnosis to real world solutions and long term prevention.This episode breaks down the practical side of energy availability, detailing what

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00:27:00

179. How Does Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport...

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2026/08/20

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) is one of the most widespread yet misunderstood conditions in female athletics, often flying under the radar until significant physical damage is done. In Part 1 of this special series, Reilly and Jenna are joined by sports medicine physician expert Dr. Aubrey Armento, MD and boar -certified sports dietitian Amanda McCarthy, MS, RDN, CSSD to break down the clinical realities of low energy availability and how it silently impacts your entire system.Together,

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00:35:05

178. How Do You Maintain Period Recovery When You Go...

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2026/08/13

Heading off to college is a huge milestone, but for an athlete navigating hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and low energy availability (LEA), leaving the safety of home routines can feel downright overwhelming. Between dining hall buffets, chaotic class schedules, late-night socializing, and roommate dynamics, how do you protect the progress you’ve made on your period recovery journey? Lilly and Jenna team up to tackle the real world realities of keeping your period recovery on track while stepping into

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00:25:22

177. Are What I Eat in a Day Videos Ruining Your...

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2026/08/06

Social media wellness culture is at it again, and this month, team Steady State is stepping in to set the record straight. Reilly, Lilly, and Jenna sit down for another round of What Drives Us Bananas to unpack the latest wave of viral food trends, sketchy nutrition advice, and misleading online habits that make period recovery and low energy availability (LEA) twice as hard to navigate.First up, the constant stream of "What I Eat In A Day" videos featuring tiny, hyper curated, highly unrealistic

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00:24:19

176. Do You Need To Go All In On Period Recovery (Rerun)

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2026/07/30

In this episode, Reilly and Jenna answer one of the most polarizing questions in the entire hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) community: Do you actually have to go "All In" to get your period back? The internet often makes it seem like your only two options are either continuing down a path of low energy availability or completely stopping all exercise, dropping all structure, and dramatically increasing your food intake overnight. If the thought of the "All In" approach gives you

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00:25:43

175. How to Navigate Vacation Fueling and Avoid a...

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2026/07/23

In this episode of Eat More Carbs, Lilly and Jenna break down how to maintain your momentum and confidence when traveling: How to Navigate Vacation Fueling and Avoid a Recovery Step Back. For many competitive athletes, a routine at home serves as a comfort zone during hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) recovery. When on a summer vacation or a trip away, you rely on unknown restaurant meals and unstructured schedules, the shift can easily trigger food anxiety or accidental restriction. Lilly and Jenna are

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00:30:52

174. Surviving SkinnyTok and Summer in HA Recovery

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2026/07/16

In this episode of Eat More Carbs, Lilly and Jenna come together to dive into the toughest mental hurdle of the entire seasonal recovery process: how to protect your peace of mind when the summer wardrobe comes out. With viral social media trends constantly pushing unattainable body standards, attempting to navigate necessary weight restoration during pool party season can feel completely overwhelming. If you are struggling with the discomfort of a changing body while trying to heal from

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00:27:11

173. The Summer Hunger Myth: Why the Heat is Ruining...

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2026/07/09

In this episode of Eat More Carbs, Jenna and Lilly team up to talk through appetite loss in the heat. As temperatures climb, an overwhelming number of female athletes notice their appetite completely vanish. If you’ve ever wondered why hot weather or intense training in a warm environment leaves you feeling entirely averse to food, and whether it means your body suddenly requires less energy, this episode is a non negotiable listen.Lilly and Jenna break down the internal mechanics of what happens to

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00:28:12

172. Sports Dietitian Reacts: Why You Can’t AI Your...

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2026/07/02

In this episode of Eat More Carbs, Jenna, Reilly, and Lilly gather for another highly anticipated round of calling out the latest wave of nutrition misinformation driving us bananas. As sports dietitians, we are seeing more and more female athletes outsource their fueling to viral tech trends and wellness myths, often at the direct expense of their hormonal health. Today, we are breaking down the psychological and physiological traps of these movements and explaining why they are keeping athletes

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00:38:05

171. How to Navigate 4th of July and Summer BBQs in...

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2026/06/25

In this episode of Eat More Carbs, Lilly and Jenna team up to talk about the summer season: How to Navigate 4th of July and Summer BBQs in Period Recovery. Holiday weekends are notoriously difficult for female athletes recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and low energy availability (LEA). The pressure of social eating, diet culture around the cookout table, and the temptation to alter your routine can easily stall your progress. Lilly and Jenna are here to provide a practical framework to

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00:27:18

170. Why Eating "More" Isn't Enough: Solving the...

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2026/06/18

In this episode of Eat More Carbs, Lilly, Reilly and Jenna dive into one of the most frustrating and confusing phases of the hormonal healing journey: Why Eating "More" Isn't Enough: Solving the Period Recovery Plateau. This episode is specifically for the female athlete who has checked all the traditional boxes and feels like you are doing everything right in the recovery journey. You’ve increased your energy intake, you’ve started taking recovery days, and you are eating what feels

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00:24:17

169. How to Get Your Period Back This Summer: HA...

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2026/06/11

In this episode of Eat More Carbs, Reilly, Lilly, and Jenna talk through the recovery journey and how to get your period back this summer. While the warmer months offer a great change of pace, summer also introduces hidden physiological and psychological hurdles for female athletes working to heal from low energy availability. From appetite changes to a packed travel calendar, we break down a nutritional strategy if your goal is consistent hormonal health.Jenna, Reilly, and Lilly each share their

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00:24:33

168. Sports Dietitian Reacts: Why These Viral Diet...

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2026/06/04

In this episode of Eat More Carbs, Jenna, Reilly, and Lilly dive into another round of our Sports Dietitian Reacts series to break down the viral nutrition trends that are actively ruining your period recovery. We are tackling the modern wave of wellness misinformation that drives us bananas and keeps female athletes stuck in a cycle of under fueling. From the explosion of pharmaceutical marketing to the questionable advice found in online forums, we cut through the noise to give you the evidence

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00:23:10

167. Do You Have to Weight Restore to Get Your Period...

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2026/05/28

In this episode, Reilly, Lilly, and Jenna tackle the most common and often most anxiety inducing question in the period recovery space: Do you actually have to gain weight to get your period back? As dietitians, we hear this question daily from athletes who are hoping they can recover their hormones without changing their body composition. We dive into the physiological reality of weight restoration and why your body’s internal safety signals are often tied to specific energy stores.The conversation

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00:27:22

166. The Truth About Running and Getting Your Period...

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2026/05/21

In this episode of Eat More Carbs, Reilly and Jenna are joined by Ava, a collegiate runner who shares her incredible journey of moving from a missing period to some of the best performances of her career. Ava’s story is a powerful rebuttal to the common fear that period recovery and weight restoration will lead to a decline in athletic performance. Ava discusses how fueling her body to restore her menstrual cycle served as the literal fuel for hitting massive PRs on the track and cross country

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