EP 95: Best Carb Sources for Runners & Lifters | Fuel to Run & Lift Better

FEB 5, 202615 MIN
The Hybrid Lab with Dr. Alyssa Olenick

EP 95: Best Carb Sources for Runners & Lifters | Fuel to Run & Lift Better

FEB 5, 202615 MIN

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<p>πŸ”₯ Get my free MACRO CALCULATOR here to help figure out how much to start eating to support your training β†’ https://bit.ly/4d8ZTMJ</p><p><br></p><p>β†’ This video is a podcast version of a full YouTube video! Watch it here on Spotify (video edition) or YouTube: https://youtu.be/8N7SMYXW00w</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Get $20 off your first month with code PODCAST:</strong></p><p>β†’ https://www.thelyssmethod.com/ </p><p><br></p><p>Struggling to eat enough carbohydrates for your training? In this video, Dr. Alyssa Olenick shares her go-to strict carb sources β€” foods that are mostly carbohydrates β€” to help you fuel endurance training, recovery, and performance.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><p>β€’ What β€œstrict carb sources” are and why they matter for active people</p><p>β€’ Why runners or endurance athletes often need 300–600g+ of carbs per day</p><p>β€’ How to balance whole-food carbs with easy-digesting carb options</p><p>β€’ The best carb sources for pre-workout, post-workout, and everyday meals</p><p>β€’ How to increase carbs without unintentionally raising fat intake</p><p>β€’ Practical examples from breads, grains, potatoes, fruit, juice, and more</p><p><br></p><p>This video is for: </p><p>β€’ Runners, cyclists, hyrox racers, lifters, and hybrid athletes</p><p> Anyone training 4–6 days per week with high energy demands</p><p>β€’ People who struggle to hit their daily carb targets without GI distress</p><p><br></p><p>FED &amp; FAST MINI GUIDE (Code: FED15) β†’ Get it Here: https://doclyssfitness.com/fed-fast/ </p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Top 3 for Active Females β†’ Listen Here: https://bit.ly/461WQlT </p><p><br></p><p>🀘🏻 TRAIN WITH ME HERE β†’ https://www.thelyssmethod.com/programs</p><p>🀘🏻 FOLLOW LYSS ON IG β†’ https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/</p><p>🀘🏻 LEARN MORE + FREE RESOURCES β†’ https://doclyssfitness.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>0:00 - Introduction</p><p>0:27 - How do I get in enough?</p><p>1:30 - What is a &quot;strict&quot; carb?</p><p>2:30 - Variety of carbs available</p><p>4:00 - My favorites!</p><p>4:07 - Breads</p><p>5:15 - Pancakes/waffles</p><p>6:25 - POTATOES</p><p>7:41 - Grains/pasta</p><p>9:09 - Fruit</p><p>10:15 - Honey</p><p>11:30 - Applesauce pouches</p><p>12:13 - Juices</p><p>14:00 - Wrap up</p><p><br></p><p>#CarbSources #EnduranceNutrition #SportsNutrition #FuelForPerformance #HybridTrainingNutrition #RunningFuel #CarbohydrateLoading #PreWorkoutFuel #PostWorkoutFuel #EatForPerformance</p>