Today I'm joined again by the delightful Isabel Dawkes to discuss all things meal plans: what they are, as well as why, when how we use them to help individuals in recovery from hypothalamic amenorrhea, eating disorders and disordered eating. In this episode we chat through: What is a meal plan? How many meals and snacks should be included in your meal plan? Common traps people fall into when eating from a meal plan How often a meal plan should be updated? How long a meal plan should be used for when recovering from an eating disorder, disordered eating or hypothalamic amenorrhea? A step-by-step guide on how to transition off a meal plan towards more intuitive eating How to rebuild trust and confidence in your body's natural hunger and fullness cues Tips to ensure you eat adequately after transitioning off a meal plan If it's ever helpful to go back on a meal plan after transitioning off of one Be sure to follow Isabel on Instagram @isabeldawkes_health For all details on our support programs and to book a free discovery call, check out the links below: ❤️ 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/ ❤️ Take the next steps towards full recovery by checking out our signature coaching program, Recover and Thrive. ❤️ 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.