EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 17 MIN
Eating More Isn’t the Answer Eating Properly Is
from The Fuelled Female · host Poppy Hawe
You’ve been told to eat more to fuel your training…But instead you’ve gained weight, felt puffier, more inflamed, and more frustrated — and now you’re questioning whether this actually works for you.In this episode, I break down why eating more isn’t always the solution — and why eating properly is.We dive into:What energy availability actually means (in plain English)Why you can eat high calories and still be under-fuelledHow training hard on high protein + fats (but low carbs) backfiresThe different ways under-fuelling shows up — timing, distribution, macros, recoveryWhy calorie banking at the weekend keeps women stuckWhat “fuel for the work required” really means — and why not every day should be fuelled the sameIf you’ve ever thought:“I tried eating more and felt worse”“My body just doesn’t respond like other people’s”“I train hard but still feel flat, puffy, or exhausted”This episode will help you understand what’s actually going on physiologically — without fear, shame, or restriction.You’re not broken.You don’t need to eat blindly.You just need the right fuel, at the right time, for the work you’re doing.
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