Carbs have had their reputation absolutely destroyed. Everywhere you look, someone is telling women to cut them, avoid them, fear them, and it's costing women their energy, their training performance, and their results.

In this episode, I set the record straight on carbohydrates: what they actually do, why cutting them is often the worst move a woman in training can make, and how to use carbs strategically to feel and perform better.

You'll learn:

• What carbohydrates actually do in the body (and why they matter for training)
• Why carbs don't cause fat gain, and what actually does
• The glycemic index explained simply and why it matters for energy and hunger
• How to stop fearing carbs and start timing them to your advantage
• The simple framework for keeping carbs in your diet while still losing fat

You'll finish this episode with a completely different relationship with carbs, and a plan to actually use them. 💚

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You're eating less, doing everything right, and yet you feel like you could eat the entire pantry. Sound familiar?

In this episode, I break down exactly why your body fights back when you're in a calorie deficit and what you can do to feel full, stay on track, and still lose fat without hanging on for dear life through every meal.

You'll learn:

• Why your hunger hormones (leptin and ghrelin) shift when you start dieting, and why it's not your fault
• How an overly aggressive deficit makes hunger worse, not better
• The volume eating strategy that keeps you genuinely full on fewer calories
• Why protein is your single biggest tool for managing hunger
• Practical meal structure changes you can make this week

Walk away understanding that hunger in a deficit is normal, but suffering through it constantly is not. There's a smarter way. 💚

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We all have them. The reasons we haven't started, the reasons we stopped, the reasons we're still in the same place we were six months ago.

In this episode I call out the most common excuses I hears from women every single day... not to shame anyone, but because the kindest thing I can do is tell you the truth. If something on this list lands, that's your sign.

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🔥 Please subscribe, rate & review if you enjoyed this ep!

Disclaimer: The Live Stronger with Sami podcast is not a substitute for a health professional's individualised advice. The advice given is general in nature and should not be used to treat any medical conditions, illnesses or injuries. Please consult your medical professional before implementing any of the advice discussed in this episode.