09/09/2026
MYTHBUSTERS: FITNESS EDITION 👀
“You work in fitness, you can eat whatever you want… you’ll just burn it off!”
❌ MYTH BUSTED.
Being active doesn’t mean you can eat unlimited amounts of whatever you fancy and expect your body composition to stay the same.
The reality is, your calorie and macro needs are individual — and they’ll depend on your body, your activity levels, your lifestyle and, most importantly, your goal.
Very simply:
🥩 Looking to build/maintain muscle and achieve a leaner, more defined look?
You’ll generally want a good protein intake, with calories sitting around maintenance or perhaps a slight deficit depending on where you are in your journey.
🏃♀️ Fueling for performance?
If you’re doing lots of running, HIIT or higher-intensity training, you may need more carbohydrates to properly fuel that training — alongside adequate protein and fats.
💪 Trying to build muscle or fuel a demanding training phase?
You may need to be eating in a calorie surplus.
And sometimes… maintenance is exactly where you need to be.
So when you see someone who works in fitness and they look lean, strong and fit, it’s probably not because they’re magically able to “eat whatever they want.” 😂
More often than not, they’re actually very aware of what they’re eating and what their body needs to support their goals.
But the takeaway?
Being active ≠ being able to eat anything you want.
Your nutrition still needs to match your body, your training and your goals. 🫶🏼
MYTH: BUSTED. 💥
And just to be clear — this is a VERY simplified explanation, not the nutrition Bible! 😂 Everyone’s requirements will be different, and I’m not a nutritionist.
If you’re serious about changing your nutrition, speak to a qualified nutritionist/dietitian or an experienced, reputable coach who can help you work out what’s appropriate for you.
