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August 14, 2025 17 mins

Have you tried to build muscle and always feel like you’re just gaining fat instead? Do you feel like your metabolism is broken or at the very least working against you? Do you wonder if it’s even possible to build muscle without gaining fat as a female athlete? In today’s episode I’m going to answer this question for you and pinpoint common pitfalls we female athletes make when trying to build muscle and what you can do about them. I’ll also discuss some common myths surrounding building muscle and gaining fat. Grab a pen and paper to take some notes and let’s go!

 

👉Links Mentioned:

Are you ready to stop the confusion and get stronger and more confident? You’re invited to sign up for one-on-one coaching with me as your coach! Head on over to get started!

https://elitenutritionandperformance.com/coaching 

 

 

👉Next Steps:

✔️Get Your Free Fuel Your Workout Cheatbook:

https://elitenutritionandperformance.com/fuel-your-workout-cheatbook/

✔️3 Reasons You're Running Out of Energy While Training:

https://elitenutritionandperformance.com/running-out-of-energy-while-training/

✔️The Sustainable Sports Nutrition Academy:

https://elitenutritionandperformance.com/sustainable-sports-nutrition-academy/

 

✔️Join the Female Sports Nutrition Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/femalesportsnutrition 

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