ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Are carbs really making you gain weight—or have we been blaming the wrong thing?
I’ll admit, I’ve struggled with the “carbs are bad” mindset myself. But carbs play an important role in energy, exercise, and building muscle, and cutting them simply because we’re afraid of the scale may be working against our goals.
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, Hannah is back to help us rethink our relationship with carbs and get away from the all-or-nothing nutrition advice we constantly see online.
We talk about:
- Why carbs have been demonized for so long
- Whether eating carbs actually causes fat gain
- Why the scale can go UP when you increase your carbs
- The difference between water weight and actual fat gain
- Why carbs are important for energy and strength training
- Protein vs. carbs—and why your body needs both
- What to eat before and after a workout
- Fruit, potatoes, bread, pasta, and other carbs we’ve been taught to fear
- Why fueling properly matters for physically demanding jobs like dentistry
- How to stop obsessing over the scale and focus more on strength, energy, and body composition
Hannah also shares what happened when she intentionally increased her own calories and carbs to support her goal of gaining muscle—and why she started hitting new PRs in the gym almost immediately.
If you’ve spent years thinking you need to eat fewer carbs to stay lean, this conversation might make you look at your plate very differently.
About Hannah:
Hannah Hutson is a functional fitness, balanced nutrition, and mindset coach. She empowers entrepreneur women to build wellness into their lives to level up their businesses. Hannah has gone through the process of building her own business from the ground up and knows how detrimental burnout can be for not only your health but your business, too. She knows that the key to success in one’s career is to make sure your health is at its peak. When your health is diminished, your ability to think becomes impeded, which will reflect as poor work in your business. The pressure from work can lead to chronic stress, which can affect your sleep, cause an imbalance in your hormones, spike your blood pressure, cause weight gain, mood swings, brain fog, relationship issues, and so much more. If you don't take care of yourself, you won't be able to take care of your business. Her mission is to teach women how to implement health-promoting behaviors and habits into their daily lives to help them recharge and be the best boss they can be.
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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Polished Posture. The information shared in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for any health concerns or before making significant lifestyle changes.
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