BONUS: Mechanical eating in HA/period recovery: how, why and when to transition
Struggling to know when and whether you can trust your hunger cues or lack thereof in hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) recovery? In this episode, I break down mechanical eating - what it is, why it can be a game-changer for certain women in recovery, and how to do it without overcomplicating your meals.
You will learn:
- What mechanical eating actually means and why it’s used in HA recovery
- Why I recommend it (especially in the early stages of recovery)
- A simple framework for incorporating mechanical eating into your day
- How mechanical eating is a temporary tool
- Signs it’s time to transition to flexible eating
Whether you are struggling to eat consistently, feeling anxious about meals, or unsure how to fuel your body for fertility and hormone recovery, this episode gives you clear, practical guidance to take the next step with confidence.
xox