Ep. 71/Overcoming Period Loss: Sam's Journey to Regain Her Menstrual Cycle After Bodybuilding, Birth Control, and Disordered Eating

Nov 27

Believe in your recovery journey! In this episode, Cynthia interviews Samantha Katz about her journey to recover her menstrual cycle after years of challenges related to bodybuilding, hormonal birth control, and disordered eating.

Sam shares her experiences of losing her period, the struggles she faced with various health professionals, and the pivotal moment that led her to seek help from Cynthia. They discuss the fears associated with gaining weight during recovery, the importance of community support, and the transformative changes Sam made in her lifestyle.

Ultimately, Sam emphasizes the newfound freedom and balance in her life post-recovery, encouraging others to embrace their own journeys.

Takeaways:

Sam has had 14 consistent periods after recovery.
The effects of birth control and body building on the body.
She sought help from various health professionals before finding the right support.
Seeking control and meticulous tracking became an obsession with tracking her weight, calories, miles, steps, sleep, sodium, etc
Skip ahead to now and Sam’s life is more free and relaxed. Her friends’ and family members’ support was crucial in her recovery process.
Overcoming the fear of weight gain was a significant hurdle. She reintroduced foods she hadn’t eaten in a long time, and learned to enjoy them without guilt or shame.

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