Why You’re Gaining Weight While Running More (And How to Fix It Without Stopping Running)

Why You’re Gaining Weight While Running More (And How to Fix It Without Stopping Running)If you’ve increased your mileage, started training for a race, or added more running into your week…and instead of feeling leaner or fitter you feel puffier, heavier, more inflamed, and more tired — this episode is for you.This isn’t a discipline problem.And it’s definitely not because running “makes you gain weight.”In this episode, I break down:Why running is a stressor (and why that matters for female bodies)How under-fueling + high training load triggers water retention, inflammation, and muscle breakdownThe difference between fat gain and a stress responseWhy eating “clean” but not fuelling properly backfiresWhich runs actually need carbs (and which don’t)Why fasted running and low-carb training creates hormone chaosHow strength training protects your physique while runningHow to fuel smarter across your cycle — without doing lessIf you want to run faster, feel lighter, reduce bloating, and keep your shape, this episode will help you understand what your body is actually asking for — and how to respond without fear.You don’t need to run less.You just need to run smarter.Message me on instagram @poppy.nfc for the RUN guide or to join my free whatsapp group!