Do Carbs Make You Gain Fat?

Do carbs make you gain weight? How many carbs should women over 35 eat for fat loss? And why does keto cause such rapid weight loss in the beginning?In this episode of The Body Recomposition Podcast, I break down the science of carbohydrates in a simple, practical way for women over 35. Learn how carbs are stored as glycogen, why glycogen holds water, why the scale often jumps after eating more carbohydrates, and why that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve gained body fat.You’ll also learn:​Do carbohydrates make you gain weight?​Why keto causes rapid weight loss initially​The difference between water weight and fat gain​How glycogen affects muscle fullness and athletic performance​Why women with more muscle can typically tolerate more carbohydrates​The best time to eat carbs for muscle growth and fat loss​Why protein has the highest thermic effect of food (TEF)​How to structure carbohydrates during a fat-loss phase​How body recomposition differs from simply losing weight​Why many women don’t need to lose more weight—they need to build more muscleIf you’ve ever wondered whether carbs are making you fat, causing bloating, or preventing you from getting lean, this episode will help separate fact from fiction and show you how to use carbohydrates strategically for body recomposition, fat loss, muscle growth, and metabolic health after 35. ***Starting Monday, June 15***The RAC Summer Recomp Series officially begins!For 90 straight days, you’ll get one short daily podcast episode designed to teach you exactly how to transform your body through body recomposition.Each episode includes: One simple lesson Three daily targets A step-by-step system you can actually followThis is a system.By the end of the summer, I expect your body composition, habits, strength, and confidence to look completely different than they do today.**Make sure you’re subscribed to The Body Recomposition Podcast and join us on June 15 for Day 1.Want to follow the exact workouts I’m doing?The RAC Recomp Collective is now live.Inside the app you’ll get: Monthly body recomposition workouts Full gym and home workout options Dumbbell, band, and barbell variations Built-in progress tracking for progressive overload Video demonstrations for every exercise Easy-to-follow programming that updates every month- I’ve spent years refining this system and it’s the exact style of training I use myself and with my coaching clients.Join the RAC Recomp Collective hereFollow me on Instagram for daily body recomposition tips:@RACFitness_