171 & 172. I eat carbs at every meal and I'm more toned than when I cut them
If you’re scared that eating more carbs will make you gain weight, this vlog will show you why cutting them out could actually be holding back your body recomposition results.
This episode is for you if you’re struggling to tone up, feel leaner, improve your gym performance or eat enough food without fearing carbohydrates. I’m sharing exactly how I include carbs at every meal while working towards a stronger, leaner and more defined body — without extreme dieting or obsessively tracking every calorie.
Come along for a realistic week of healthy eating, high-protein meal prep, strength training and life in the Netherlands. I break down how I build balanced meals using carbohydrates, protein, fats and fibre, including an easy beef wrap, chicken satay rice stir-fry, iron-rich spaghetti Bolognese, a high-protein breakfast and a balanced Greek chicken dinner.
I also talk about my previous fear of foods like pasta, rice and bananas, how under-eating affected my energy and menstrual cycle, and why eating enough carbohydrates has helped me feel stronger and perform better in the gym.
In thi episode:
✨ Why carbohydrates do not automatically cause fat gain
✨ The difference between weight loss and body recomposition
✨ How to build balanced meals without counting calories
✨ Easy high-protein meal prep ideas
✨ Why fibre matters for digestion and gut health
✨ Eating for energy, gym performance and muscle growth
✨ Iron-rich meal ideas for period fatigue
✨ How to stay consistent while travelling and out of routine
✨ Realistic healthy eating without restriction or perfection
If you want to lose fat, build muscle, tone your body and improve your relationship with food without cutting out carbs or following another restrictive diet, subscribe and follow along with my body recomposition journey.
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