Fuel Your Body Without Fearing Weight Gain
Don’t Let the Fear of Weight Gain Keep You From Fueling Your Body Properly
One of the most common challenges athletes face is the fear of weight gain, especially when they start "dialing in their nutrition" only to see the number on the scale increase.
It’s frustrating—so frustrating that many revert to under-eating, which ultimately leads to subpar training sessions and stunted progress in both strength and body composition.
But here’s the thing: bodyweight alone doesn't tell the whole story.
The scale doesn’t differentiate between muscle gain and fat gain. It doesn’t reflect the hard work you’re putting in, and it certainly doesn’t tell you if your body is thriving on the fuel you're giving it.
If the scale is creeping up, it could very well be because you're adding muscle mass—and muscle weighs something! This is a positive sign that your body is responding to the training and nutrition it needs to become stronger and more capable.
When you’re fueling your body with the right balance of macronutrients, micronutrients, and total intake, you'll start to see real progress. Not just in how your body looks, but in how it performs. Muscle growth, increased strength, improved recovery—all of this comes from eating enough and fueling properly.
Instead of focusing on bodyweight alone, take a look at the bigger picture. Pay attention to other markers of progress, like:
⚡ Your energy levels throughout the day
⚡ Performance in the gym and how your lifts are improving
⚡ How you feel day-to-day—are you satisfied and not constantly hungry?
⚡ Your overall nutritional satisfaction—is what you're eating fueling both your body and mind?
For those who do need to monitor their bodyweight more closely, it’s important to have a strong support system around you to keep your goals in perspective.
There are so many better ways to assess progress than relying on the scale. Bodyweight is just one data point among many. By stepping back and looking at the big picture, you can pursue strength, embrace nutritional flexibility, and find more joy and fulfillment in training.
At Broken Arrow Sports Nutrition, we focus on the big picture. Our approach is all about sustainable, long-term progress that fuels both your body and mind. Let’s shift the focus away from the scale and toward how you feel, how you perform, and how you can achieve your goals in a way that lasts.
Our Hybrid Macro-Intuitive Eating method is designed to help athletes like you learn how to fuel your body to look good, perform well, and feel your best. Reach out today to discover how sound nutrition can empower you to achieve your athletic goals!
hi, I’m katie!
As a lifelong athlete myself, I know the difference nutrition makes in athletic performance. After transitioning from collegiate softball to competitive Crossfit, I dove into macro-based nutrition habits and now help other athletes do the same!
Having working with nationally and internationally recognized athletes, I now help competitive and lifestyle athletes learn to fuel for their unique needs.
I would love to connect with you and hear about your specific goals.