202. How I got my period back naturally after losing it for 10 years | HA Recovery Advice, Tips and Q&A

In this episode (#202), titled 'How I got my period back naturally after losing it for 10 years | HA Recovery Advice, Tips and Q&A;,' I take you on a personal journey through my struggle with hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and how I successfully regained a regular menstrual cycle using lifestyle changes. Join me as I provide an overview of HA, its causes, and common symptoms. I share my own experience of dealing with a missing period for a decade and the various strategies I employed to finally bring it back. This episode is packed with valuable advice and practical tips that you can apply to your own HA recovery journey. Discover how I identified HA as the root cause of my missing period after initially being misdiagnosed with PCOS. I discuss the lifestyle changes I made, including adjustments to my diet, exercise routine, and weight management, that played a crucial role in restoring my menstrual cycle. Find out how long it took for my period to return and the challenges I encountered along the way. In this episode, I answer frequently asked questions about HA recovery and provide personal insights into topics such as the immediate effects of restoring regular cycles, the concept of going 'all in,' and the highs and lows of my own healing journey. Here are some key moments you won't want to miss: 14:48: I reveal the five main strategies I used to recover my period. 17:14: Learn about the specific foods I consumed to support my period recovery and how I managed days with low appetite. 18:30: Discover how I adjusted my exercise routine and what my workouts looked like during HA recovery. 21:20: I discuss the topic of weight gain and its significance in restoring my menstrual cycle. ❤️ Join my newsletter list for weekly motivation and inspiration and you'll also receive a FREE copy of my eBook "Body Confidence (for life!) guide" ❤️ Ready to get your period back? Join the next round of Healing Hypothalamic Amenorrhea! This 8-week, hybrid group and 1:1 coaching program is designed to help you recover your period while improving your relationship with food, exercise and your body. Find out details and sign up here: https://sarahlizking.com/healing-ha/ ❤️ Take the next steps towards full recovery by checking out our signature coaching program, Recover and Thrive. ❤️ Work with me and my team to improve your relationship with food and exercise by heading to www.sarahlizking.com and filling out the contact form. ❤️ If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5⭐️ review and share a screenshot on Instagram by tagging myself @sarahlizking and I'll be sure to reshare.