EPISODE · Sep 29, 2025 · 21 MIN
Women vs Men, how we can use our menstrual cycle as a super power if we just listened to it.
from The Fuelled Female · host Poppy Hawe
Today I’m diving into the science (and real-life truth) behind the statement:🧠 “Women are not small men.”You’ve probably seen that line flying around social media — but what does it actually mean for how you train, fuel, and recover?In this episode, I’m breaking down:Why you might recover faster between sets than your boyfriendWhy you need more recovery post-workout during certain phases of your cycleHow carb metabolism changes across the month — and how to fuel accordinglyThe reality of low energy availability (hint: 85% of women experience it without knowing)Why you feel like an athlete some weeks… and a potato the nextI also share how I fuelled differently before a 16km run because of where I was in my cycle — and how that single adjustment helped me hit every target.This episode will help you:✅ Train with intention (not just intensity)✅ Work with your body, not against it✅ Stop blaming yourself when a cookie-cutter plan doesn’t workBecause you’re not broken. You’ve just been following advice that was never made for you.🎧 Listen now — and DM me “STRONG” on Instagram (@poppy.nfc) if you want to join the free WhatsApp group for training, nutrition, and mindset support.
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