{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/676997f240480c1d9584e7a5/69750c1a7396c6aa98359cf1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Are You Scared of Carbs — and Is It Affecting Your Performance?","description":"<h3><strong>Are You Scared of Carbs — and Is It Affecting Your Performance?</strong></h3><p><strong>Fueling Your Body for Better Training</strong></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Darryl Corley - That Nutrition Guy</strong></p><p>UK Nutrition Ambassador for&nbsp;<em>HYROX</em></p><p>Are you training hard, showing up consistently — but still feeling flat, under-fuelled, or not recovering the way you expect?</p><p>In this episode of the&nbsp;<em>1% Happier &amp; Healthier</em>&nbsp;podcast,&nbsp;<strong>Ann &amp; Sal</strong>&nbsp;are joined by&nbsp;<strong>Darryl</strong>, the UK HYROX Nutrition Ambassador, to unpack one of the most common (and misunderstood) issues in training and wellbeing:&nbsp;<strong>fear of carbs</strong>.</p><p>Darryl shares how discovering nutrition became his passion, starting with curiosity, experimentation, and sharing what he was learning on Instagram — before being approached to become the HYROX Nutrition Ambassador. Today, he travels the UK, speaking at HYROX-affiliated gyms and helping people understand how food can support training, performance, and recovery.</p><p>This conversation strips away food fear and brings the focus back to&nbsp;<strong>fuel</strong>&nbsp;— what your body actually needs to perform well, recover properly, and feel stronger.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>🥗 In This Episode, We Explore:</h3><ul><li>Why so many people are scared of carbohydrates — and where that fear comes from</li><li>How under-fuelling can quietly affect&nbsp;<strong>energy, performance, and recovery</strong></li><li>Why carbs are essential fuel for training</li><li>The importance of&nbsp;<strong>protein</strong>&nbsp;for muscle repair and recovery</li><li>How to fuel for performance without overcomplicating nutrition</li><li>Simple, effective food choices to support training, including:</li><li>oats</li><li>quinoa</li><li>bulgur wheat</li><li>sweet potato</li><li>How to build meals that are nourishing, satisfying, and sustainable</li></ul><h3>🔥 Key Takeaway</h3><p>Fuel isn’t the enemy —</p><p><strong>fear is.</strong></p><p>When you fuel your body properly, everything works better.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>🎧 Listen If You:</h3><ul><li>Train regularly but feel low on energy</li><li>Struggle with food fear or carb avoidance</li><li>Want to improve performance without extremes</li><li>Are curious about HYROX or functional training</li><li>Believe food should support your life, not control it</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Join the 1% Happier &amp; Healthier Community</p><p>On a similar journey? Want to share your story and connect with</p><p>others making positive changes? Join our private 1<em>% Happier &amp; Healthier</em>&nbsp;Facebook</p><p>Community for encouragement, tips, and real talk.</p><p>📩 Email us at&nbsp;hello@1percentandhealthier.co.uk&nbsp;to request an invite!</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Thanks for Listening!</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review – it helps others discover the show and join the 1% movement!</p><p><br></p><p>A big thank you to Pixabay for providing our intro and outro</p><p>music, \"Inspirational Background\" by AudioCoffee.</p><p><br></p><p>Ann &amp; Sally</p><p>xx</p><p><br></p><p>Stay Connected with Us</p><p>Follow us on Instagram:&nbsp;@happierandhealthier__</p><p>Have questions or want to join our Facebook community? Reach out</p><p>to us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:hello@1percentandhealthier.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@1percenthappierandhealthier.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p>Get in touch with Darryl Corley </p><p>Instagram That_NutritionGuyDarryl</p>","author_name":"Ann & Sally"}