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How to Rebuild Your Body (and Hormones) After Burnout | ft. Samantha Christine

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Oct 28, 2025
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Samantha Christine
Samantha Christine, a nutritionist and founder of the EMPWR app, shares her journey of overcoming burnout and hormonal challenges after intense marathon training. She discusses the critical changes women's bodies undergo in their 30s and the importance of tailored fitness and nutrition strategies. Samantha highlights the dangers of underfueling and offers practical advice on macronutrients while emphasizing the need for regular blood work. She also reflects on personal growth through divorce and the power of community support in her recovery and empowerment journey.
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INSIGHT

Mid-30s Require Different Strategies

  • Women’s bodies change in their 30s and earlier approaches may stop working.
  • Regular blood work and quarterly checks help tailor nutrition and training as needs shift.
ANECDOTE

Marathon Training Triggered Period Loss

  • Samantha signed up for a marathon during a divorce and trained ~50 miles/week while underfueling and overstressing.
  • She lost her menstrual cycle after the race and it took 13 months and intentional refueling to recover.
ADVICE

Refuel Slowly To Restore Hormones

  • Track intake to find maintenance and slowly increase calories if you have hypothalamic amenorrhea.
  • Focus on nutrient-dense foods, adequate protein, and not fearing carbs.
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