Welcome back! I’ve been getting so many questions about running and fat loss lately — especially with more of my clients training for races and my own 2026 goal to run more.

The problem?
People are mixing fat loss conversations, performance goals, and diet culture rules… and ending up confused, injured, or stuck.

In this episode, we’re chatting:

• The risks of running under-fuelled (stress fractures, RED-S, muscle loss)

• The energy mismatch that often causes people to maintain or put on weight while running

• Why fat loss is a terrible motivator for runners

• Why more mileage doesn’t equal better health — especially for women

• How to approach running in a way that actually supports your body and mind

Running can be incredible for your body and mind — don’t let diet culture ruin it before you’ve even given it a proper chance.

👉 Click here for a previous episode where I do a deeper dive into running.

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