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The wellness internet moves fast, but questionable nutrition trends and sales pitches manage to move even faster. In this November edition of What Drives Us Bananas, Jenna, Lilly, and Reilly team up to call out the wildest, most misleading things they spotted across social feeds, message boards, and health marketing this month. They dive into the murky waters of multi level marketing, examining why supplement heavy companies continue to thrive. Lilly is unpacking the wild west of Reddit forums, exploring why so many active individuals trade qualified clinical guidance for unvetted internet threads, and how questionable advice gains traction. Reilly then takes on the massive online obsession with daily electrolyte packets, with everyone convinced they are chronically dehydrated. Do you really need this electrolyte brand? The team discusses the science of real hydration, who actually needs sodium supplementation. Tune in for an unfiltered, and reality checking conversation on how to spot this month’s most unhinged nutrition noise. The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.  You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @rei.beatty @period.recovery.for.athletes @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lilly.brewer.nutrition Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

The New York City Marathon is famous for its electric five borough crowd, relentless bridges, and deceptively challenging course profile. But what does it actually take to tackle 26.2 miles through New York City and how does a sports dietitian approach race day? In this episode, Reilly breaks down her full personal experience running the iconic NYC Marathon. She walks through the logistical hurdles unique to this World Major, the mental demands of managing the iconic start, and the physical reality of navigating the course. Reilly shares her personal fueling plan, discussing what went according to plan, where unexpected race day variables popped up, and the adjustments she would make if she were to do it again. She also shares practical tips for anyone dreaming of taking on the five boroughs or prepping for their own marathon build. Tune in for an honest, behind the scenes look at the biggest lessons learned from 26.2 miles through the streets of New York. The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.  You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @rei.beatty @period.recovery.for.athletes @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

Transitioning between drastically different sports, like moving from powerlifting to high volume endurance training, presents unique challenges for your energy demands, mindset, and hormonal health. But how do you navigate that major shift while actively working to recover a missing period? In this episode, Reilly and Jenna sit down with one of Reilly’s long time clients, Katie. A former collegiate softball player turned competitive powerlifter, Katie shares her personal journey of stepping away from the powerlifting world, stepping into endurance sports, and fully restoring her menstrual cycle, all without stepping away from training. Katie opens up about the biggest obstacles she faced during her period recovery process, the mental hurdles of shifting her athletic identity, and the creative strategies she used alongside Reilly to keep moving forward. She reflects on how committing to sports nutrition transformed not just her athletic potential, but her overall health and daily life in ways she didn't expect. Listen in to hear Katie’s inspiring story, discover what it really takes to balance high volume endurance goals with hormonal recovery, and learn how taking control of your fueling can completely reshape your relationship with movement. The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.  You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @rei.beatty @period.recovery.for.athletes @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition You can follow Katie @KTcompetes  Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

Online advice often says that if you want to recover from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), you have to completely stop high volume endurance training. But is it actually possible to restore reproductive function while preparing for 26.2 miles? In this episode, Reilly and Lilly dive deep into the world of endurance sports and period recovery, sharing real world insights from working with high volume athletes. Reilly breaks down an inspiring, real life case study of one of her distance running clients who successfully got her period back right in the middle of training for the Chicago Marathon. They unpack the strategic mindset shifts, energy availability adjustments, and practical fueling tweaks required to signal safety to the body, even under the physical stress of heavy marathon mileage. They explore why so many female runners end up with suppressed hormones during race builds, what it takes to continue with high training volume, and how to fuel for performance without sacrificing long term endocrine health. Tune in to hear how this marathoner achieved full period recovery on her race path and what it really takes to protect your cycle while chasing big athletic goals. The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.  You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @rei.beatty @period.recovery.for.athletes @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

If you split your week between logging miles on the pavement and lifting heavy in the gym, you have probably wondered: should your plate actually look different on a run day versus a strength day? In this episode, Reilly and Jenna clear up the constant confusion around matching your nutrition to specific types of training. If you've ever second guessed how many carbs to eat on a weight based training day, or wondered if your fueling strategy needs a complete overhaul when you have a long run, you’re not alone. In this highly requested episode, Reilly and Jenna are sharing how to match your fueling to your training. They address where athletes frequently trip up when attempting to scale their nutrition to their training, often accidentally driving themselves into a hidden deficit right when their bodies need support the most. Tune in to find out how to strategically fuel for both cardio and strength without second guessing your plate or driving yourself into a deficit. The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.  You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @rei.beatty @period.recovery.for.athletes @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

Social media wellness trends have taken a sharp turn back toward 90s thin culture, and the team is not holding back. In this edition of what drives us bananas, Reilly, Jenna, and Lilly unpack the latest online fixations that are quietly pushing athletes straight into disordered territory. The dietitians dive headfirst into the rise of ‘SkinnyTok’ and why modern thin culture has simply rebranded old school restriction under the guise of high protein fitness goals. What is the real danger behind the viral obsession with ‘protein maxing,’ and where is the line between supporting muscle mass and hiding an unhealthy fixation on a single macronutrient? The trio then takes on the intense pressure to drastically alter your appearance for major life milestones, specifically calling out the toxic "shredding for the wedding" narrative facing upcoming 2026 and 2027 brides. Why do we treat once in a lifetime celebrations as an excuse to crash diet, and what does this extreme aesthetic pressure do to your hormonal health and relationship with food long after the event is over? Tune in for a hilarious, cathartic, and reality checking conversation on how to spot these sneaky culture traps. The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.  You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @rei.beatty @period.recovery.for.athletes @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

If your healthcare provider checked your weight, told you your BMI is completely normal, but your period is still nowhere to be found, you are not alone. In this episode, Jenna and Reilly take on one of the most frustrating, misunderstood traps in Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) recovery: the obsession with Body Mass Index. Why do so many athletes have HA despite falling neatly within a clinically "healthy" weight range? What is your body actually sensing that a standardized medical chart completely misses? The dietitians unpack the hidden flaws of relying on BMI to measure reproductive health, exploring the disconnect between clinical metrics and your body’s true energy requirements. They dive into why aiming for a chart number might actually be delaying your cycle, what it really takes to make your body safe again, and how to navigate the mental hurdle of gaining weight past what you were told was "normal." Tune in to find out why your BMI might be lying to you and what you should be tracking instead. The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.  You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @rei.beatty @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

When you are working to recover from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), the wait for your cycle to return can feel endless and confusing. In this episode, Jenna and Reilly break down the exact physical, hormonal, and emotional signs that indicate your body is shifting into a safe state, lowering stress hormones, and preparing to ovulate. They walk through the progressive biofeedback cues your body exhibits as reproductive function restores. They break down what to look for, including subtle shifts that signal your recovery efforts are working, even before your first bleed appears. Jenna and Reilly clarify what is normal versus what gets misread, helping you track your progress with confidence. Together they chat through causes of recovery delays and timeline anxiety, sharing actionable insight on why consistent energy availability is what ultimately helps to recover a missing cycle. Whether you have been in HA recovery for weeks or months, tune in to learn how to interpret your body’s signals and know for sure that your period is on its way back. The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.  You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @rei.beatty @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

Hormonal health in female athletes is notoriously complex, and misdiagnoses around conditions like PMOS are far too common when conditions like Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA) and PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, formerly PCOS) are constantly discussed online. In this episode, Jenna and Lilly are joined by Joy Kim, MS, RDN, a PhD candidate researching this PMOS at Cornell University and another dietitian with Steady State Performance Nutrition. Joy walks through the crucial physiological differences between FHA and PMOS, explaining why an accurate diagnosis is essential for understanding the cause behind cycle irregularity. She breaks down how medical professionals evaluate and diagnose the condition, dismantling the pervasive online misinformation, viral "fixes," and fear mongering that often lead active women down the wrong path. Joy outlines current treatment recommendations, without falling into restrictive traps or compromising your training output. Whether you are trying to get to the root cause of your missing cycle, suspect you've been misdiagnosed, or simply want to learn how to cut through the wellness noise with actual science, tune in for an empowering, clinically grounded conversation on taking control of your endocrine health. The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.  You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @rei.beatty @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition You can find Joy @joykim_RD Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

Wellness culture on social media has reached a whole new level of chaotic, and the team is back to call out the latest batch of misleading trends. In this episode, Reilly, Jenna, and Lilly dive deep into the viral online behaviors, extreme eating habits, and quick-fixes that are quietly sabotaging female athletes and period recovery. First up, they break down why an influencer using their genetics, aesthetic, or body type to sell a workout or meal plan is a major red flag, and how this preys on body insecurities while ignoring actual science and individual needs. Next, the team takes on the rising trends of hyper-obsessive "protein maxing" and "fiber maxing." Finally, Reilly, Jenna, and Lilly address the latest obsession taking over online forums: microdosing GLP-1 medications. Tune in for a candid, and evidence backed reality check that will help you see through social media gimmicks and stay focused on sustainable, health first fueling. The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.  You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @reilly.beatty.nutrition @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

Once you recognize the signs of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), the most critical step is knowing how to strategically fix it. In Part 2 of this deep-dive series, Reilly and Jenna reunite with sports medicine physician expert Dr. Aubrey Armento, MD and board certified sports dietitian Amanda McCarthy, MS, RDN, CSSD to shift the focus from diagnosis to real world solutions and long term prevention. This episode breaks down the practical side of energy availability, detailing what nutritional management actually looks like when pulling an athlete out of a chronic deficit. The panel discusses how to structure fuel throughout the day to meet elevated metabolic demands, support hormonal health, and protect bone density all while managing the fear or discomfort that often comes with fueling with more. The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.  You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @reilly.beatty.nutrition @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) is one of the most widespread yet misunderstood conditions in female athletics, often flying under the radar until significant physical damage is done. In Part 1 of this special series, Reilly and Jenna are joined by sports medicine physician expert Dr. Aubrey Armento, MD and boar -certified sports dietitian Amanda McCarthy, MS, RDN, CSSD to break down the clinical realities of low energy availability and how it silently impacts your entire system. Together, the experts unpack the subtle, easily missed red flags of REDs that go far beyond just losing a menstrual cycle. They explore the intricate physiological, psychological, and performance related consequences that occur when an athlete's energy intake fails to match their training load. Without getting bogged down in dense medical jargon, the panel explains how chronic underfueling compromises metabolic rate, bone health, immune function, and mental resilience, proving that REDs can affect athletes of every size, sport, and level. This conversation provides a crucial reality check for any athlete wondering if their fatigue, plateaued performance, or mood shifts are linked to their fueling. Tune in to learn how to identify the early warning signs of low energy availability in your own routine, why prevention is key to long term athletic success, and what it really takes to protect your body’s foundation. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week.  The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.  You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @reilly.beatty.nutrition @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

Heading off to college is a huge milestone, but for an athlete navigating hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and low energy availability (LEA), leaving the safety of home routines can feel downright overwhelming. Between dining hall buffets, chaotic class schedules, late-night socializing, and roommate dynamics, how do you protect the progress you’ve made on your period recovery journey? Lilly and Jenna team up to tackle the real world realities of keeping your period recovery on track while stepping into campus life. They chat about the mental game required to navigate communal dining halls without dropping back into restrictive habits. They discuss how to build a flexible fueling structure that fits unpredictable class and training schedules, while keeping your plate filled with the energy abundance your endocrine system needs.  Finally, the conversation covers how to stay anchored in your goals when surrounded by new peers, busy schedules, and lifestyle shifts. Lilly and Jenna share essential strategies for period recovery, helping you step into your college years fully fueled, confident, and empowered to protect your cycle. The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.  You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @reilly.beatty.nutrition @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

Social media wellness culture is at it again, and this month, team Steady State is stepping in to set the record straight. Reilly, Lilly, and Jenna sit down for another round of What Drives Us Bananas to unpack the latest wave of viral food trends, sketchy nutrition advice, and misleading online habits that make period recovery and low energy availability (LEA) twice as hard to navigate. First up, the constant stream of "What I Eat In A Day" videos featuring tiny, hyper curated, highly unrealistic influencer meals. The dietitians break down why these aesthetic posts rarely reflect real- ife fuel needs, how comparison traps quietly trigger underfueling in athletes, and the hidden psychological toll of measuring your plate against a stranger's highlight reel. Then, the team takes on the massive resurgence of raw milk trends taking over your feed. Stripping away the pseudoscience and TikTok hype, Reilly, Lilly, and Jenna present a grounded, clinical look at what unpasteurized dairy actually means for your digestive health, immune safety, and athletic performance. Tune in for a hilarious, brutally honest, and evidence backed reality check that will help you tune out social media noise, protect your relationship with food, and focus on real fueling. The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.  You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @reilly.beatty.nutrition @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

In this episode, Reilly and Jenna answer one of the most polarizing questions in the entire hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) community: Do you actually have to go "All In" to get your period back? The internet often makes it seem like your only two options are either continuing down a path of low energy availability or completely stopping all exercise, dropping all structure, and dramatically increasing your food intake overnight. If the thought of the "All In" approach gives you immense anxiety or feels impossible with your current lifestyle and athletic goals, Reilly and Jenna are here to break down the science behind what your body actually requires to restore ovulation. As dietitians, Reilly and Jenna pull back the curtain on the physiological mechanisms of energy availability and stress hormones. Reilly and Jenna provide a clear, objective framework to help you assess how to go about period recovery that works for you. The truth is, the best way to get your period back is the way that works for you.  They address the fear of losing fitness, and how to determine if your current approach is actually helping you move towards getting your cycle. Tune in to hear an honest conversation that strips away the social media dogmatism and helps you choose the smartest, most sustainable path back to full hormonal health and athletic longevity. The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.  You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @reilly.beatty.nutrition @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program