23/10/2025
I was at the hairdresser today chatting with my friend - she lifts, eats REALLY well but knows she needs to eat more to fuel her training….
but she said, ‘It just feels like a lot of food.’
And honestly? I get it.
We’ve been drilled to believe ‘less is better.’
So when you finally try to eat for performance - real meals, more carbs, actual portions - it can feel wrong. Like you’re ‘overdoing it.’ 🤔
But here’s the truth:
➡️ You can’t build strength if you’re running on stress and snacks (or coffee!)
➡️ Your muscles need energy to grow, recover
and function.
➡️ Eating more isn’t overfeeding - it’s fueling.
If you’re strength training, working, parenting, living - your female body often needs more, not less.
More protein. More of the right carbs. More rest. More patience.
You’re not eating too much.
You’re finally eating enough. ❤️🔥
👉 Save this post for the next time you second-guess your portion sizes - and remember: you can’t get strong by staying small.