Are You Scared of Carbs — and Is It Affecting Your Performance?

Are You Scared of Carbs — and Is It Affecting Your Performance?Fueling Your Body for Better TrainingGuest: Darryl Corley - That Nutrition GuyUK Nutrition Ambassador for HYROXAre you training hard, showing up consistently — but still feeling flat, under-fuelled, or not recovering the way you expect?In this episode of the 1% Happier & Healthier podcast, Ann & Sal are joined by Darryl, the UK HYROX Nutrition Ambassador, to unpack one of the most common (and misunderstood) issues in training and wellbeing: fear of carbs.Darryl shares how discovering nutrition became his passion, starting with curiosity, experimentation, and sharing what he was learning on Instagram — before being approached to become the HYROX Nutrition Ambassador. Today, he travels the UK, speaking at HYROX-affiliated gyms and helping people understand how food can support training, performance, and recovery.This conversation strips away food fear and brings the focus back to fuel — what your body actually needs to perform well, recover properly, and feel stronger.🥗 In This Episode, We Explore:Why so many people are scared of carbohydrates — and where that fear comes fromHow under-fuelling can quietly affect energy, performance, and recoveryWhy carbs are essential fuel for trainingThe importance of protein for muscle repair and recoveryHow to fuel for performance without overcomplicating nutritionSimple, effective food choices to support training, including:oatsquinoabulgur wheatsweet potatoHow to build meals that are nourishing, satisfying, and sustainable🔥 Key TakeawayFuel isn’t the enemy —fear is.When you fuel your body properly, everything works better.🎧 Listen If You:Train regularly but feel low on energyStruggle with food fear or carb avoidanceWant to improve performance without extremesAre curious about HYROX or functional trainingBelieve food should support your life, not control itJoin the 1% Happier & Healthier CommunityOn a similar journey? Want to share your story and connect withothers making positive changes? Join our private 1% Happier & Healthier FacebookCommunity for encouragement, tips, and real talk.📩 Email us at [email protected] to request an invite!🎧 Thanks for Listening!If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review – it helps others discover the show and join the 1% movement!A big thank you to Pixabay for providing our intro and outromusic, "Inspirational Background" by AudioCoffee.Ann & SallyxxStay Connected with UsFollow us on Instagram: @happierandhealthier__Have questions or want to join our Facebook community? Reach outto us at [email protected] in touch with Darryl Corley Instagram That_NutritionGuyDarryl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.