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Topic: Body - August 19 2025
Periods, Bloating, and Body Image

Leanness and weight are often glorified in sports—but what happens when our period shows up with bloating and body changes? For those of us in aesthetic and weight-class sports, the pressure can be intense. VIS Expert Angie Asche, MS, RD, shares how to manage monthly weight shifts without shame and stay confident when your body feels different.

By Emily Potts

VIS Creator

& Angie Asche, MS, RD, CSSD

VIS Expert

Topic: Body

August 19 2025

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Our menstrual cycles come with side effects each month. And some of the most common symptoms are bloating, body image issues, and weight gain.  These symptoms can cause anxiety for those of us competing in sports that require us to stay lean, aesthetic sports, or weight class sports. We spoke to VIS Expert Angie Asche, RD, about ways that we can better tackle these monthly symptoms and learn to work in tandem with our bodies.  The Science Behind Bloating Bloatin...
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