Eat More Carbs | A Period Recovery Podcast

Online advice often says that if you want to recover from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), you have to completely stop high volume endurance training. But is it actually possible to restore reproductive function while preparing for 26.2 miles?
In this episode, Reilly and Lilly dive deep into the world of endurance sports and period recovery, sharing real world insights from working with high volume athletes. Reilly breaks down an inspiring, real life case study of one of her distance running clients who successfully got her period back right in the middle of training for the Chicago Marathon.
They unpack the strategic mindset shifts, energy availability adjustments, and practical fueling tweaks required to signal safety to the body, even under the physical stress of heavy marathon mileage. They explore why so many female runners end up with suppressed hormones during race builds, what it takes to continue with high training volume, and how to fuel for performance without sacrificing long term endocrine health. Tune in to hear how this marathoner achieved full period recovery on her race path and what it really takes to protect your cycle while chasing big athletic goals.
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. 
You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @rei.beatty @period.recovery.for.athletes @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition
Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

If you split your week between logging miles on the pavement and lifting heavy in the gym, you have probably wondered: should your plate actually look different on a run day versus a strength day?
In this episode, Reilly and Jenna clear up the constant confusion around matching your nutrition to specific types of training. If you've ever second guessed how many carbs to eat on a weight based training day, or wondered if your fueling strategy needs a complete overhaul when you have a long run, you’re not alone. In this highly requested episode, Reilly and Jenna are sharing how to match your fueling to your training.
They address where athletes frequently trip up when attempting to scale their nutrition to their training, often accidentally driving themselves into a hidden deficit right when their bodies need support the most. Tune in to find out how to strategically fuel for both cardio and strength without second guessing your plate or driving yourself into a deficit.
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. 
You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @rei.beatty @period.recovery.for.athletes @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition
Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

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 viral obsession with ‘protein maxing,’ and where is the line between supporting muscle mass and hiding an unhealthy fixation on a single macronutrient?
The trio then takes on the intense pressure to drastically alter your appearance for major life milestones, specifically calling out the toxic "shredding for the wedding" narrative facing upcoming 2026 and 2027 brides. Why do we treat once in a lifetime celebrations as an excuse to crash diet, and what does this extreme aesthetic pressure do to your hormonal health and relationship with food long after the event is over? Tune in for a hilarious, cathartic, and reality checking conversation on how to spot these sneaky culture traps.
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. 
You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @rei.beatty @period.recovery.for.athletes @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition
Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

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. 
You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @rei.beatty @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition
Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

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 signal your recovery efforts are working, even before your first bleed appears. Jenna and Reilly clarify what is normal versus what gets misread, helping you track your progress with confidence.
Together they chat through causes of recovery delays and timeline anxiety, sharing actionable insight on why consistent energy availability is what ultimately helps to recover a missing cycle. Whether you have been in HA recovery for weeks or months, tune in to learn how to interpret your body’s signals and know for sure that your period is on its way back.
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. 
You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @rei.beatty @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition
Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program