Episode 421: Dr. Stacy Sims – Training Through Perimenopause and Menopause

Dr. Stacy Sims is a forward thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise and nutrition and performance for women. She has contributed to so many international publications and is super well known in the sports industry. She has published over 70 peer reviewed papers, several books including the book Roar. Roar is a book for any woman who wants to learn about their cycle and how to train and race at any time of the month to your fullest potential. Stacy had the Ted Talk “Women are not Small Men” She has a bunch of microlearning courses right now on a wide array of topics. You can learn about your menstrual cycle, iron supplements, collagen supplements, adaptogens, low energy availability, and more. Go to DrStacySims.com and use the code “Lindsey” for 20% off all of her courses. In this episode, we focus on women who are experiencing perimenopause and menopause. We talk about how we can work with our bodies in these phases of our lives. Check out Stacy’s Microlearning courses, use code: “ LINDSEY ” for 20% off! What we talked about: 4:55- What perimenopause is 10:50- What is happening with hormones in perimenopause 12:15- Things that you can do during perimenopause to feel better 20:45- Training for a marathon through perimenopause 28:30- When to implement these changes and how to phase them in 32:30- Weight gain while going through menopause 38:40- Hormone replacement therapy 42:45- Wanting to run fast in your 30s and 40s 44:30- Adaptogens 48:15- Empowering people through menopause 54:35- Vegetables Show notes: Stacy’s Ted Talk Dr. Stacy Sim’s Website Stacy on Instagram Stacy’s courses Roar Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast The Ready to Run Podcast Sponsors: Goodr Use code “another15” for 15% off your order InsideTracker Go to InsideTracker.com/Another or use code “another” for 20% off your order Donna Marathon Use code “Lindsey10” for 10% off your race registration