116: From RED-S + Hormone Recovery To Motherhood

Just a heads up, in this episode, Sarah bravely discusses the loss of a child, which may be difficult for some listeners to hear. If you think this might be you, feel free to fast forward through minutes 34:00 to 39:00. In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I talk with one of Rise Up Nutrition’s original clients and new mom Sarah Pastura. At first, Sarah was skeptical that our Female Athlete System of Transformation (FAST Track) program was right for her, as she didn't fit the typical athlete mold. However, her energy expenditure was at an all time high which still put her within that RED-S category, alongside struggling with her hormonal health. Sarah shares her long and bumpy journey, but she goes to show you that if you never give up, your dreams can come true. For Sarah, this meant becoming a mom, which she accomplished in 2021. This triumph came with great heartbreak, and Sarah opens up about her difficult fertility and pregnancy journey, traumatic births and the loss of one of her twin boys. She emphasizes the importance of healing your relationship with food and body before becoming a mom, as well as the continued support of the Rise Up Nutrition community that has helped her through these tough times. Follow me, your host Lindsey Cortes, on Instagram @female.athlete.nutrition  We have a huge announcement! We are launching patreon! Female Athlete Nutrition podcast patreon is now LIVE and we are excited to offer our community unique perks. Join today and receive bonus episodes, merch, monthly recipes, access to an exclusive community message board, and have the chance to ask Lindsey your questions and get a podcast shoutout, and more! Head to patreon today patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition  Need help with your fueling? Want to get in touch with Lindsey? Interested in the Female Athlete System of Transformation?  Head to www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com to learn more & book a call! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com/riseup for 20% off the entire store for a limited time only! THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders. Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order In this episode we talk about: 1:00 Exciting announcement! We are on patreon! 8:30 Finding Rise Up Nutrition. Sarah’s struggles with an eating disorder and hormonal imbalances   13:00 Treating yourself as an athlete  16:30 Sarah’s experience with Rise Up Nutrition and her incredible transformation 19:30 Being an ongoing part of the Rise Up Nutrition community 21:00 Sarah’s journey with her hormones, period, and fertility   24:30 Coping with body changes and weight gain during pregnancy  29:30 Learn more about patreon!  34:00 Sarah’s fertility journey and difficult twin pregnancy 36:00 Dealing with premature labor, loss of a baby, and grief 39:00 Postpartum anxiety and weight changes 44:30 Breastfeeding myths, experiences, and new mom challenges  54:00 The importance of healing your relationship with food and your body before motherhood 57:30 Physical activity as a new mom: every mom is an athlete. Check out Episode 82 with Dr. Karlie Causey 1:06:45 Feeding toddlers and children, letting them be intuitive eaters 1:12:00 End of the podcast questions