06/15/2026
Lets talk about carbs 🍞🥐🍠
I know they get a bad rap. But did you know:
1️⃣ Carbs help with muscle recovery & muscle growth.
After a workout carbs spike insulin, insulin shuttles amino acids (protein) straight into your muscles. Think of your muscles as a house. Protein is the building material BUT carbs are the delivery truck bringing the building blocks to your plot.
Together = more muscles = faster metabolism.
2️⃣ Carbs prevent muscle breakdowns. When you dont eat enough carbs, your body may break down muscles for energy.
3️⃣ Carbs lower cortisol after a workout (HUGE for women over 30s)
When carbs are TOO low, cortisol doesn't regulate as well after a workout. When cortisol rises, progesterone often drops because your body prioritizes stress hormones over reproductive hormones. This can lead to: poor sleep, PMS, mood swings, anxiety, increase in belly fat, slower recovery, and more cravings.
4️⃣ Carbs support your thyroid, which regulates your metabolism. Carbs help convert T4 to T3 (the active thyroid hormone) which controls your energy, calorie burn, digestion and mood.
When carbs are TOO low this conversion slows.
5️⃣ Carbs fuel better workouts. Carbs are the best quick source of energy and refills muscle glycogen. This powers more strength, endurance, and explosive movements. More fuel means better training which equals better results.
There is a huge difference in eating processed BS carbs and whole healthy carbs. So stop being afraid to eat carbs.
XO
Coach V.
