Fueling for Performance vs. Body Composition

Do you want to perform well, or do you want to be lean? The internet loves forcing that binary. We do not. In this episode, we use the case of an athlete who is afraid to fuel to explore the large overlap between performance nutrition and body composition nutrition. We talk energy balance, carbohydrates, protein, recovery, low energy availability, and why under-fueling can make both performance and fat loss harder. Fueling is not reckless eating, and dieting is not supposed to mean feeling terrible all the time.This episode is sponsored by MacroFactor, a premium nutrition app that combines fast food logging with adaptive nutrition coaching.MacroFactor uses logged nutrition intake and body weight data to estimate energy expenditure over time, then adjusts calorie and macro targets through weekly check-ins based on your goals and progress. It also includes detailed macro and micronutrient tracking, weight trend data, and an adherence-neutral approach that does not punish you for going over or under your targets.Use code LABRAT for a 14-day free trial.MacroFactor link: https://app.macrofactor.com/mflabratFollow US on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/labratradiopod/ Emily's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dremilydow/ Nathan's IG:  https://www.instagram.com/drnathanjenkins/