EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 19 MIN
Why Calorie Banking Holds Women Back from Optimal Performance and Recovery
from The Fuelled Female · host Poppy Hawe
Most women think calorie banking is smart.Eat less now, eat more later… balance it out, right?Wrong.In this episode, I break down why calorie banking is actually just under-fuelling in disguise — and how it’s quietly wrecking your performance, your body composition, and your hormonal health.If you’re training hard, trying to lose fat, and constantly feel like your body isn’t responding… this is likely where you’re going wrong.We cover:– Why your body can’t “save” fuel for later– How under-fuelling impacts performance, recovery, and fat loss– The difference between calorie banking and periodised nutrition– How to fuel properly and still enjoy social events without spirallingPlus, the real-life side no one talks about — navigating weekends, social months, and scale fluctuations without losing control.If you want to train hard, feel strong, and actually see results… this is a must-listen.
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