ACTIVE WOMEN & FEMALE ATHLETES

Have you ever ignored a missing or irregular period thinking it was a normal part of training for a sport as a female athlete? Have you ever considered a missing period when training as a badge of honor that you are training hard? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not […]

ACTIVE WOMEN & FEMALE ATHLETES, Women's Health

September 4, 2023

Female Athletes: Is a Missing Period Due to Exercise?

Do you have light, short, or missing menstrual periods? Although an “easier” or missing period may sound nice, abnormal periods are just that…not normal. As we always say, our bodies are extremely smart. When something isn’t quite right, our bodies will let us know one way or another. For women, our periods can be a […]

ACTIVE WOMEN & FEMALE ATHLETES, Women's Health

February 6, 2023

Why Your Periods Are Abnormal

Loving your body can be hard for anyone. For athletes, things can get even more complicated. Let’s talk about why athletes are at a higher risk of body image issues and the steps you can take to start loving your body as an athlete. The Sportsman Mentality There are some common personality traits among athletes. […]

ACTIVE WOMEN & FEMALE ATHLETES, Health at Every Size

June 13, 2022

Loving Your Body as an Athlete

With all of the sports nutrition information out there, things can start to get overwhelming. Not to mention, we are constantly told to be on the lookout for diet culture and misinformation. How are we supposed to know what to do, what to eat, and what information to trust? Today, let’s take it back to […]

ACTIVE WOMEN & FEMALE ATHLETES, Sports Nutrition

June 6, 2022

5 Nutrition Tips for Active Women

Hydration is one of the most important topics when it comes to nutrition for active women. However, it’s often overlooked due to busy schedules, diet culture myths, and being seen as a lower priority. Active women can be at a higher risk for dehydration and hydration-related issues for several reasons. Here’s a few reasons to […]

ACTIVE WOMEN & FEMALE ATHLETES, HYDRATION, Women's Health

May 9, 2022

Why Hydration is Essential for Active Women

Hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) describes the lack of a menstrual period for 3+ months, or a menstrual cycle consistently longer than 45 days. Losing your period for a while may seem like a blessing at first. However, developing HA can mean that your body is not functioning properly for one reason or another. All in all, […]

ACTIVE WOMEN & FEMALE ATHLETES, Eating Disorders, Women's Health

February 21, 2022

What is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea?

Image of a uterus model made out of clay on a blue background to represent the topic of amenorrhea.

What motivates you to exercise? Depending on your reasons, it may be time to adjust your mindset. Intuitive exercise is engaging in a workout based on what your body needs and enjoys. You may have heard of intuitive eating. Intuitive exercise follows the same principles of connecting and listening to your mind and body to […]

ACTIVE WOMEN & FEMALE ATHLETES, Non-Diet Nutrition, Sports Nutrition

December 15, 2021

Are You Practicing Intuitive Exercise?

Two women sitting on yoga mats practicing yoga. The women are facing away from the camera, are seated crosslegged, and have their hands in prayer behind their backs.