Carbohydrates aren’t the enemy—they’re your body’s most accessible source of energy. The key is choosing smart carbs that digest slowly and pairing them with protein and healthy fat to keep blood sugar—and hormones—steady. But here’s what most nutrition advice skips: what counts as a “smart” carb can vary from woman to woman. One person may eat oatmeal and feel great for hours, while another may crash mid-morning. Those differences depend on factors like lean muscle mass, sl

Becoming Your Own Experiment: If you’ve been following this series, you’ve learned a lot — how to build balanced meals, support hormones, time nutrition for workouts, and stay consistent. But here’s where the real magic happens: learning what actually works for your body. No expert, app, or influencer knows your system better than you do. Nutrition isn’t one-size-fits-all — and honestly, it’s not even one-size-fits- you every day. Stress, sleep, hormones, and training inten