In this episode, Louise and Ariel explore the often-overlooked topic of underfueling in active women, shedding light on its impacts on hormonal health, quality of life, weight gain, exacerbating perimenopause symptoms and longevity. They discuss how and why the methods of Breaking Through Wellness are reshaping these outcomes for active women and runners throughout the world with candid real life examples you've likely never heard before. They share their personal experiences seeking traditional sources of help like dietitians, their OB and functional medicine, emphasizing the importance of addressing root causes rather than merely managing symptoms with medications, outdated nutrition advice and supplements. There is a better way, so get ready to deep dive into this topic, give yourself some much needed grace and take action to feel like your freaking self again, whether your goal is to ditch perimenopause hormone havoc, lose stuck fat, maximize a fit feminine look or run your best for life!

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Episode highlights:

(8:53) Explanation of low energy availability and its impact on physiology, women's health and hormones age 35 and beyond

(17:18) Identification of symptoms indicating underfueling or low energy availability

(24:25) Discussion on societal influences and shifting mindset towards self-care

(30:24) Warning against restrictive dieting and fasting for active females

(38:18) The importance of balanced blood sugar and energy availability for hormonal health

(41:37) Addressing misconceptions about calorie restriction and fat loss

(46:09) Rejecting the notion of accepting suboptimal body composition and embracing empowerment of women who want more

(51:52) Detailed practical tips for preventing underfueling and promoting a healthy mindset around food

(55:25) The transformative effects of whole, fresh foods on energy levels and performance

(57:14) Outro

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