06/18/2026
You say you want to build muscle.
But are your eating habits actually supporting that goal?
Because wanting glutes while skipping protein isn’t it.
Wanting shoulders while eating as little as possible isn’t it.
Wanting to look strong while being afraid to fuel your body isn’t it.
I see this all the time.
Women tell me they want to look like they lift.
Then they show me a food log that looks like they’re preparing for a weight-loss challenge.
You cannot build a muscular physique on diet culture habits.
At some point, you have to stop asking:
“How little can I eat?”
And start asking:
“What do I need to eat to support the physique I want?”
If your goal is to look strong, your nutrition needs to reflect that goal.
Muscle requires fuel.
Protein matters.
And eating more isn’t the problem for most women trying to build muscle.
The problem is they’re still eating for the body they don’t want anymore.
Which slide hit a little too close to home? 👀