Period Nutritionist (2025)

10/11/2025

This might sound a** backward from what you think is healthy..

Because for years we’ve been taught the opposite:

❌ Only eat when you’re hungry
❌ Rest is not productive
❌ Workout in the morning
❌ Go to the gym

But these are the exact things my client Hayden stopped doing to get her period back in 8 weeks.

We uncovered that Hayden’s biggest hurdle was breaking her routine of doing what she thought was “all the right things” .

But those weird things, like journaling, meditating, resting more, not showing up to the gym anymore, isn’t exactly praised by anyone and when your a woman like Hayden where EVERYONE comments on her amazing fit body and her discipline well, doing these weird things don’t come easy. !

So doing the things that feel confusing or counterintuitive. But I am curious if you can think of it like Hayden did, re-teaching your body it’s safe again.

I know how scary this can feel, especially when your brain is still holding onto the fear of gaining weight.

I asked Hayden :

👉 Are you really afraid of “changing up your routine of doing all the right things”?
👉 Or are you afraid of your body changing?

Because that is often the real fear.

And ironically, trying to avoid weight gain or control doing all the “right things” is what keeps your body from recovering.
Hayden lived this. Until she didn’t.

It wasn’t until she stepped outside the rules she followed for years that things finally started to shift for her.

So here’s a prompt to sit with:

“What am I really afraid will happen if I give myself permission to do things differently like these “weird” things to help my body feel safe?”

(You might be surprised by what comes up.)

🩸 Recovery isn’t about “perfectly” doing it right.

It’s about consistently giving your body what it actually needs… even if it goes against everything you’ve been told.

Let me know if this hit home.
❤️ Cynthia

08/11/2025

Scared to eat more carbs?
More like terrified.

When someone told me I needed more carbs, I remember thinking, are you kidding me?

I was already a “healthy weight.”

One of the top female CrossFitters at my gym, known for my pull-ups, my discipline, my body, my willpower. I was the “fit” girl.

There was no way I was going to “throw everything away” by eating more.
And as a dietitian, I told myself I was doing it right.

Even though my period was missing, it just didn’t make sense why I’d need more food.

The science was right in front of me, but I still couldn’t trust it yet.

Because deep down… I was scared.

Scared of how my body might change.
Scared of what people would think.
Scared to lose my place in the gym.
Scared to lose the 15 miles/week.

And honestly? I felt ashamed.
I felt lost.

I was caught between two worlds, the one that was familiar, disciplined, “healthy” and the one that was unknown.

The one that made me fear I’d gain 7,000 pounds and lose who I was.

You know something’s off, but you can’t quite see what’s on the other side yet.

I get it. I couldn’t either.
Until I did.

Because here’s what happened:

I got my period back.
I got stronger.
Running became easier (honestly, it used to feel hard before).
I got faster.

And even though I don’t CrossFit anymore, I can still crush pull-ups, and now I only train three days a week instead of six or seven.

And to top it off?

I go through each day in utter disbelief that, I workout 50% less than I did before, rest 100% more than I did and my body is stonger than ever.

Bonus, I don’t ever feel like sh*t about myself if I miss a workout

The smile on my face today is one I can’t even describe.

All those stories I told myself, that I’d gain 7,000 lbs, lose everything I worked so hard for, that people would think differently of me, none of them were true.

If I could tell my younger self anything, it would be don’t think your an exception to the science & if you truly want to be healthy, get your damn period back and don’t let fear stop you !

PS👉Join me on Friday Nov 21 for a FREE live training on the Science of getting your period back

Comment SCIENCE & I’ll send you the link to register

06/11/2025

Everyone around me would KNOW if I didn’t get my workout in.

Because I was a raging bitch to everyone around me. I legit hated the world !!

I told myself it was “stress relief”.
I told myself I was just “taking care of myself”

I mean yes, I def felt better after a workout, mentally.

But physically my body was screaming “please just rest me” !!!

But really… looking back, the feel good feeling I got after a workout was all about control.

Control over my body.
Control over my food.

Control over how I thought my life was supposed to look.

The very thing I was doing to feel “in control” was the same thing making my body out of control.

What I didn’t see then was how much I was losing control in pursuit of my “stress relief” :

my flexibility, my relationships- (especially my poor husband and mom), my joy. And my period.

It took me a long time to realize that it actually “was that bad” to need a workout just to feel okay mentally.

It took me a long time to also realize I needed more tools in my toolkit to relieve my stress, than just exercise (especially if I wanted my period back & to become a mom one day).

If you’re here right now, scared that you may go crazy and gain weight, lose your progress, if you skip a workout, I feel this deeply.

But perhaps it may not be doing more for period recovery but letting go of the belief that your body is what makes you loveable, worthy and who you really are?

Because this next level of recovery is about becoming the version of you who feels safe enough to rest, to get a period and fully LIVE again.

Cheering you on always ..

❤️ Cynthia

04/11/2025

After yesterday’s first real day of darkness, I had to take my own advice.

I caught myself today trying to speed up, pushing through work, trying not to end early, crossing more off my to-do list just to feel accomplished.

So instead of posting this yesterday, I slowed down. I took my time.

And honestly, I needed that reminder.

Because this time of year, when the days get shorter and darker, our bodies naturally want to slow down. But our minds?

They still crave that productivity rush.

If you’ve ever noticed your mood dip, energy drop, or cravings increase this time of year, you might be feeling the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a seasonal form of depression caused by less sunlight and lower serotonin levels.

And here’s the thing, this can absolutely affect your period recovery:

1. Lower mood = higher stress hormones, which can impact your period coming back.

2. Shorter days can disrupt sleep and circadian rhythm.

3. Energy dips can mess with appetite cues, leading to underfueling without realizing it.

So if your body is whispering “slow down,” listen.

You don’t need to push harder right now.
You don’t need to check every box to be worthy of rest.

Instead try this:

⏰End your day 30 minutes earlier than planned even if everything isn’t “done.”

🕶️Step outside for 10 minutes of daylight, especially in the morning, to reset your energy and mood.

Small shifts like this remind your body it’s safe to rest and that’s exactly what you need this season to get your period back.

❤️Cynthia

31/10/2025

That was Allison.

She was in the gym every single day. CrossFit was her jam, and she’d tack on a few extra miles after class, just to be sure she was doing enough.

She ate “clean,” tracked everything, and honestly? She was probably the healthiest person most people knew.

As a doctor, she prided herself on that. She’d even been chosen for a prestigious “Lifestyle Medicine” track in med school.

So when her period went missing, and she realized what it might take to get it back… she wasn’t exactly “all-in”.

Eat more? Rest more? Scale back workouts? It all felt like losing the very thing she worked so hard for and stood for.
But deep down, she also knew, not having a period, not being able to get pregnant, that wasn’t health either.

Fast forward a few months, not years and Allison got her period back.

She didn’t completely quit CrossFit (she loved it too much, especially the community).

She just started fueling better, more fats, more carbs, more rest, her own version of “all in.”

And guess what? She didn’t lose her fitness, she excelled in it.

She didn’t become “unhealthy.”
Everything got better.

The best part? Allison felt calmer, less anxious, more grounded. Her husband noticed it first.

When your body feels safe again, your nervous system can finally chill and that’s when true health and strength return.

And now? She’s 25 weeks pregnant with a baby girl.

Allison didn’t lose her health or her fitness.

She gained trust, energy, and strength for the long run.
You don’t have to choose between fitness and your period. You can have both.

🎧 Tune into Allison’s story on The Period Recovery Podcast, how she got her period back, became a mom, and PR’d the sh*t out of her sport.

👉Comment ALLISON and I’ll send you the link

22/10/2025

How many years do you want it to take to get your period back?

After I got through all the doctor myths, I started eating & resting more.

I kept checking the boxes, more food, more rest (even weight gain!) and still, no period.

What I didn’t understand back then is that recovery wasn’t just about getting my period back… it was about becoming the version of me I actually wanted to live as (and thats a part of the mindset).

The kind of woman who could go with the flow and not micromanage every date night.

Who could go to the beach without obsessing over how her body looked.

Who could eat what she wanted without tracking every calorie in her head.

Who could stop spiraling about her body… and about why recovery “wasn’t working.”

But let’s be real, the mindset part? That was the hardest.

“I’ve already done the hard stuff, I’ve eaten more, I’ve rested, I’ve gained… what more could there be?”

Running through my head constantly was …

“I can’t gain more weight. What will people say?”

“What if I lose all my strength and don’t even recognize myself anymore?”

“I’m a dietitian… how will anyone trust what I have to say if I don’t even look the part?”

It was terrifying.

I felt like no one would see me anymore.
Like I’d be too much… or not enough, maybe even a fraud ?

And honestly, all that fear made me want to stay put.

But here’s the truth:

The very thing I was doing to feel safe, controlling my food, my body, my identity, was making my body feel unsafe.

I didn’t have a period.
I couldn’t get pregnant.
I wasn’t free.

So if you’re stuck in that place right now, wondering what’s next…

It might not be about doing more.

It might be about letting go of the belief that controlling your body is what makes you lovable, worthy, successful, seen.

Because this next level of healing?
It’s about becoming the version of you who feels safe enough to rest.
To get a period.
To let go.

And I promise, when you do, your body will know exactly how to come back to life and I am here to support you if you need it. 🩷

💬Join me LIVE on Friday October 24th at 11 am EST, comment SCIENCE below and I will send you the link to register.

❤️Cynthia

21/10/2025

It was this quiet weight I carried everyday …

A fear that kept me chasing control, even when it didn’t make sense anymore.

I was making choices from a place of fear, not trust.

And my body felt it long before I realized it.

It was scary to slow down, but it was time to make this change. I know you can do this too

❤️ Cynthia

PS- on Friday October 24 at 11:00 am EST I’m holding a free LIVE training on the science of getting your period back. Comment or DM me “SCIENCE” & I’ll send you the link to Register

17/10/2025

Are you still waiting for your period?

You’ve been eating more & differently than you ever have… but your period still hasn’t returned.

Here’s the tricky part: what you think your body needs and what it actually needs can be two very different things. I do wish it was as simple as eating more & resting more.

The women I work with are already eating more fat, carbs, and protein, but their bodies still aren’t fully convinced it’s safe enough to bring their period back or get pregnant. That’s why I created my training, The Science of Getting Your Period Back.

In it, I’ll break down exactly what you might be missing, why your body isn’t responding yet, and how to finally move the needle so your cycle returns.

You don’t have to keep guessing, your body has science-backed needs, and when you meet them, recovery happens.

👉 Comment SCIENCE below and I’ll send you the link to register for the October 24th 12 PM EST LIVE training

❤️Cynthia

16/10/2025

You only know what you know when you know it.

Now that you know differently you can do things differently with your health.

Drop the word “VOICE” and I’ll send you the podcast Greta and I recorded on this and so much more !

13/10/2025

I went to Greece last month and I never worked out once..

And not because I was lazy on vacay or unmotivated…

But because now, I don’t need exercise on vacation to be able to enjoy myself.

And it hit me…

There was a time when not exercising made me cringe. Like physically uncomfortable. My entire day would be off (on vacay or not). I would be such a b*tch too.

Years ago, I would wake up every Monday through Friday to hit CrossFit, no matter what.

Exhausted? Sick? Didn’t matter. Sore? Push through. Mentally drained? Too bad, I was disciplined.

My “rest day” on Sunday… which really just meant a day I wasn’t pushing myself to the absolute max. But an actual rest day? A full rest day? I couldn’t even imagine it. It felt like weakness. Like backtracking. Like I was losing everything I had worked so hard for.

What I didn’t realize back then was that all of this… the overtraining, the all-or-nothing mindset, the fear of slowing down, was keeping me from my health.

I didn’t have a period. I wasn’t truly recovering. And I certainly didn’t feel grounded in my own body.

If you’re in this place where you’re terrified to step away from the routine that once defined you… I see you. I’ve been there.

You’re not weak for needing rest. You’re human. And your period is missing.

➡️Join me on Friday October 24th for a FREE LIVE Training on the Science of Getting Your Period Back.

Comment or DM “science” to register

❤️Cynthia

10/10/2025

They all got their periods back.

But honestly? That was just the icing on the cake.

The real win was laughing more. Going on date nights without obsessing over the menu. Realizing they’re still loved by all the people in their life, without shrinking themselves. They stopped people-pleasing and started living with peace, joy, and kindness.

And yes, they all gained weight. That was their biggest fear going into recovery. But not one of them would’ve written those stories if they’d let fear keep them stuck.

So if you still haven’t gotten your period back and you’re craving a full, free, healthy life join me on October 24th for a free live training: The Science of Getting Your Period Back.

Comment “science” below and I’ll send you the link to register.

💗 Cynthia

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