Episode 29: Female Hormones & Why Low Carb Diets Don't Work w/ DLDNation Coach Amanda!

The 1980's called and they want their diets back!    DLDNation coach and registered dietitian Amanda Ahlenius joins the show to enlighten us about WHY the low carb diets promoted in the past DON'T get you closer to your fitness goals and why carbs are actually beneficial for female hormonal health.    Are you living with Hypothyroidism or PCOS? We also dive into what exercises are beneficial for those dealing with these challenges.   Killing yourself with MASSIVE amounts of cardio every day to reach your goals? Find out why that might actually be DETRIMENTAL to your progress and what you can do to fix it.    Learn why you don't need to starve yourself to reach your goals and what exercises to do to get the most "bang for your buck" in this HIGHLY educational episode!    Time Stamps:   (1:45) Amanda's Story and Background (3:43) Amanda's Reasons for Becoming an RD (6:24) Nutrition Knowledge in High School (7:37) Why Carbs Aren't the Enemy (11:06) How the Body Reacts to Low Carb (18:24) Coaching in DLD Nation (19:56) Cortisol and Low Carb (23:14) Carbs=Energy? (26:12) Right vs Wrong Carbs? (32:26) PCOS and Hypothyroidism (38:00) LISS Examples (44:46) Where to find Amanda ---------------------------- Follow Us on Instagram! @the_onlinedietitan @fitnessshaman @dalalovesdumbbells @dldnation ---------------------------- Check out our website for freebies, amazing client results, and more! DLDNation.com ---------------------------- We have helped over 1,400 people transform their lives through sustainable health! If you want to be the next, click here to apply for coaching!