Episode 83: Why Runners GAIN Weight During Race Training (+ How to Fix It)

What this episode covers

👀 Training for a race but noticing unexpected weight gain? You're not alone. In this video, Doc Lyss shares why weight gain during race training is common—and what you can do about it. She teaches you how to fuel your body with the right balance of protein and carbohydrates to support endurance or race training, improve recovery, and manage body composition.Discover why using race training as a weight loss plan can backfire and how shifting your mindset to performance-based nutrition can lead to better results on and off the course!🎥 Watch on YouTube:→ https://youtu.be/qY5xdzO0eWk🎥 Performance vs Aesthetics:→ https://youtu.be/T-KfgshL5G8🤘 FREE Macro Calculator:→ https://bit.ly/4d8ZTMJTopics Covered:✅ Why weight gain happens during marathon or endurance training✅ Smart fueling strategies for runners and endurance athletes✅ The role of carbs and protein in performance and recovery✅ Why race training shouldn't be your diet plan✅ How to optimize body composition while building endurance🤘🏻 TRAIN WITH ME HERE → https://www.thelyssmethod.com/programs🤘🏻 FOLLOW ME ON IG → https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/🤘🏻 LEARN MORE + FREE RESOURCES → https://doclyssfitness.com/Timestamps:00:00 - Understanding why this may happen3:02 - Role of nutrition in performance6:10 - Importance of protein intake8:58 - Carbohydrates and performance12:11 - Managing hunger and satiety15:09 - Balancing macro-nutrients18:20 - Why you may consuming more calories24:24 - Adequate protein and energy demands26:50 - Higher carbohydrates days30:00 - Food density, fiber, and plants

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