When Hard Training Quietly Changes How You Eat

You’re training more than ever.Lifting. Running. HYROX. Busy job. Full life.You’re not dieting.You’re not out of control.On paper, you’re “fuelling right.”So why does your body feel like it’s drifting?In this episode, I’m talking about something I’m seeing more and more in hybrid women — the quiet shift that happens when training volume goes up and eating becomes reactive instead of intentional.We cover:– Why hard training increases appetite (and why that’s normal)– How stress + glycogen demand changes cravings– The “run = treat” habit loop– Food freedom vs mindlessness– What transactional eating actually does to your body– Why you can feel like you’re doing everything right… and still feel puffy or offThis isn’t about restriction.It’s about awareness.Because once you understand the drift, you can adjust without spiralling.If this hits, share it with a friend who’s training hard and quietly confused.And if you want help making your fuelling feel intentional — without obsessively tracking — message me “FUEL” on Instagram @poppy.nfc and tell me what your training week looks like.You don’t need more discipline.You need better structure.