17. Are carbs bad for you, what to do when struggling to stick to training, post workout window of gains and hidden calories

We're on the move! This one was recorded on the move to Scotland where we're spending the next month.... So we made use of the time on the drive, and dug into some questions sent in on Instagram! We hit a broad range in this one, opening with what to do if you find it hard to stick to training consistently, giving our recommendations on the best way to train as well as our experience. Then we get into the nutrition side of things, and answering a common myth around carbs being the cause of fat gain. We close out with talking about the well known post workout "window of gains" and the actual real affect it has, along with where you can be consuming "hidden" calories without even thinking about it, and how to spot and change these things in your lifestyle (00:00) How to stick to exercise consistently (20:24) Are carbs really bad for you? And do they cause fat gain? (32:03) The post workout window of gains. How much affect does it really have? And do I need to eat immediately after a workout (40:39) How to avoid hidden calories in your lifestyle (53:29) Why you should, and how you can eat slowly and mindfully (59:36) Making conscious choices when eating out --- More Free Resources! We have a bunch more free resources on our website. Recipes, Guides, E-Books and Downloads Recipes: ⁠https://www.empowerfitnessnutrition.co.uk/recipes⁠ Guides & E-Books: ⁠https://www.empowerfitnessnutrition.co.uk/ebooks⁠ --- Have questions? We want to make this podcast as actionable and help you take things away to practically implement in your lifestyle to improve your health, energy, strength and life overall Send your questions ⁠[email protected]⁠ --- Want more help? Want to work with a coach to help you have more energy, build strength, lose bodyfat? Want to do that without making huge sweeping changes to your whole life? We can help you Book a free intro call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/empowerfitnessnutrition/30min⁠ — Empower Fitness & Nutrition Online Get full access to 8 training programmes, and a live bank of nutrition resources so you can take control of your training and nutrition to live life with more energy, more strength and more muscle! Try out free for 7 days: https://empowerfitnessnutrition.fitr.training/p/empower-fitness-nutrition-online — Find us on social media: Instagram @empower.fitnessnutrition @amygormancoaching @kierandouglasjones  @tomstevens59