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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 15 MIN

Have You Taken Carbohydrate Fuelling Too Far?

from The Fuelled Female · host Poppy Hawe

44% of you said balancing performance and physique is the hardest thing. This episode is for you.This week I walk through a real client case study that perfectly illustrates a pattern she's seeing everywhere right now, women who are fuelling hard, training consistently, and still not seeing the results they expected. Not because they're doing everything wrong. Because the type of fuel, the timing, and whether it matches the actual demand of the day is off.In this episode:⛽️ Why carbohydrates aren't the villain - but there is a threshold🚦 The traffic light system for matching fuel to your session💪 Why protein is still the most underused tool for female athletes🧠 The difference between restriction and awareness🔄 What to do when the session doesn't go to planIf you're training hard and still feeling stuck this one's for you.Instagram: @poppy.nfc

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