This week on the podcast I’m joined by personal trainer, group fitness instructor and student exercise physiologist Elyse Lawry. Elyse has recovered from HA herself and now uses her story and experience to inspire others to do the same.  In this episode Elyse and I discuss: When her period first went missing How she got diagnosed with HA Her recovery journey and how her relationship with food and exercise changed through the process Learning to accept weight gain and her top tips for improving body image What happened after her first period returned Her experience with cycle length for periods 2 and 3 How she navigated her return to exercise and what it’s like being back in the gym post-HA Her best advice for those currently going through recovery from hypothalamic amenorrhea . ❤️ You can follow Elyse on Instagram @yourperiodpt ❤️ Join my newsletter list for weekly motivation and inspiration and you'll also receive a FREE copy of my eBook "31 Ways to Boost Your Body Image" ❤️ 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/ ❤️ Looking for a supportive recovery community? Follow @_recoveryclub on social media and sign up to the waitlist to become a member. ❤️ 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.