How often should you weigh yourself?

If you’ve ever been told that daily weigh-ins are the key to staying “on track,” this episode might challenge that advice.

Today we’re talking about the scale- when it’s useful, when it’s misleading, and how often you should actually be stepping on it (especially if you’re trying to lose weight or avoid weight gain).
The reality is your body weight fluctuates. A lot. And most of those changes have absolutely nothing to do with fat gain or fat loss.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why daily weigh-ins often don’t work the way they’re marketed
• How focusing on short-term fluctuations can fuel the binge/restrict cycle
• Why real fat loss is slow (and gets slower over time)
• The many reasons your weight can swing day-to-day (hydration, inflammation, glycogen, muscle repair)
• Why the scale doesn’t reflect body composition changes, especially if you’re actively working on building muscle
• When body composition analysis (BIA, DEXA) or measurements may be more useful
• When weighing yourself is actually helpful, like assessing hydration before and after long runs
• The most important question to ask yourself: “What am I doing with this information?”

We also talk about the common trap of weighing yourself after a weekend away, a vacation, or a few dinners out, and why using the scale to judge “how bad it was” often leads to extreme, unhelpful decisions.

The bottom line?

It’s time to rethink your relationship with the scale and start measuring progress in ways that actually support your goals.

Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode?

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your free fueling audit here!⁠

And if you’re ready for more support, I’ve got options—whether it’s my brand-new ebook⁠ ⁠Fuel Smarter, Run Stronger⁠⁠, my group program⁠ ⁠The Fuel Train Recover Club,⁠⁠ or apply for limited spots in my personalized⁠ ⁠1:1 coaching ⁠⁠programs.

Garmin just launched a nutrition tracking feature inside the Garmin Connect app… so obviously, I had to test it.

In this episode of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast, I’m breaking down my real-life experience using Garmin’s new food tracking tool — what works, what doesn’t, and who it might actually be helpful for.

If you’re already using Garmin+ and wondering whether this could replace your current tracking app (or if you’re curious whether it’s worth paying for), this episode is for you.

Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode?

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your free fueling audit here!⁠

And if you’re ready for more support, I’ve got options—whether it’s my brand-new ebook⁠ ⁠Fuel Smarter, Run Stronger⁠⁠, my group program⁠ ⁠The Fuel Train Recover Club,⁠⁠ or apply for limited spots in my personalized⁠ ⁠1:1 coaching ⁠⁠programs.

Fibre might not be the “sexy” side of sports nutrition, but it’s one of the most overlooked foundations of runner health and performance. In this episode, we dig into the viral concept of fibremaxxing and whether it actually makes sense for runners.

You’ll learn what fibremaxxing really means, why most adults fall far short of fibre recommendations, and why decades of research support fibre’s role in gut health, chronic disease prevention, blood sugar control, and appetite regulation.

We also talk through:

• Where the fibremaxxing trend came from and what it gets right

• The best food sources of fibre and why variety matters more than any single “superfood”

• The difference between soluble and insoluble fibre and why runners need both

• Potential downsides of going too hard, too fast with fibre

• Timing fibre intake around training to avoid GI issues

• How very high fibre intakes can impact energy availability and performance

• Fibre supplements vs whole food sources (and when supplements can make sense)

Finally, we answer the big question: Should runners fibremaxx?
The short answer is yes, most runners would benefit from more fibre — but with smart timing, gradual increases, and an eye on total fueling needs.

Bottom line: Fibre is good, most runners need more, and like all good things, more isn’t always better if it interferes with fueling or performance.

Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode?

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your free fueling audit here!⁠

And if you’re ready for more support, I’ve got options—whether it’s my brand-new ebook⁠ ⁠Fuel Smarter, Run Stronger⁠⁠, my group program⁠ ⁠The Fuel Train Recover Club,⁠⁠ or apply for limited spots in my personalized⁠ ⁠1:1 coaching ⁠⁠programs.