Signs You’re Undereating While Training Hard
You’re training consistently.
You’re pushing hard in every workout.
But the results? …Not matching your effort.
A sneaky reason many dedicated lifters stall:
👉 They’re not eating enough.
Let’s break down the real signs your body is under-fueled — and what to do about it.
⚠️ Sign #1 — Constant Fatigue
If you’re dragging through the day or workouts feel way harder than they should?
Calories = energy.
Not enough calories = weak performance.
✔ You should feel STRONG during workouts — not like you’re surviving them.
⚠️ Sign #2 — No Strength Progress
If numbers aren’t going up over weeks…
Your muscles aren’t recovering enough to grow.
Training breaks down muscle.
Food rebuilds it.
No fuel, no gains.
⚠️ Sign #3 — Trouble Sleeping or Waking Up Hungry
A hungry brain = restless nights.
Low carbs can disrupt sleep quality and hormone function.
Sleep should fuel training — not suffer from it.
⚠️ Sign #4 — Stalled Fat Loss (Yes, really)
Eating too little slows down metabolism
→ Body holds onto fat
→ Strength and energy crash
Starving yourself is not a weight-loss strategy — it’s a weight-loss barrier.
⚠️ Sign #5 — Hair Loss, Brittle Nails, Low Body Temp
These are red flags from your body saying:
“I don’t have enough resources to keep functioning normally.”
Not eating enough affects more than aesthetics.
⚠️ Sign #6 — Irritability + Intense Cravings
Snappy, emotional, thinking about food 24/7?
That’s survival mode kicking in.
You’re not “undisciplined.”
You’re underfed.
⚠️ Sign #7 — Irregular Periods (for women)
Hormones require energy.
If energy is too low for too long → cycles get disrupted.
Health first. Strength follows.
✅ How Much Should You Actually Eat?
Here’s a simple Korevo formula:
Protein: 0.8–1g per lb bodyweight
Calories: Bodyweight (lbs) × 14–16
(Adjust based on goals + activity)
✔ Higher activity = more fuel
✔ Strength days = more carbs
✔ Recovery days = protein priority
🔥 What to Eat for Better Training
✅ Protein every meal (25–40g)
✅ Carbs pre & post workout
✅ Healthy fats for hormones
✅ Colorful veggies for nutrients
✅ Hydrate like an athlete
Example Pre-Workout Snack:
🍌 + Greek yogurt = carbs + protein + power
Food is performance fuel — not the enemy.
💪 Your Body Needs Support — Not Punishment
Training is stress.
Life is stress.
Work is stress.
Food is support.
Feed your goals.
Feed your muscle.
Feed your confidence.
Welcome to strong, not starving.
Welcome to Korevo.