# The Truth About Skipping Carbs

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Podcast: [Firefighter Nation Podcast Network’s](https://stenobird.com/podcast/firefighter-nation-podcast-network-s-7114247)
Published: 2026-05-08T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Are you skipping carbs? If so, your energy is paying the price. On this episode of Fueling Fire, host Megan Lautz breaks down how many carbohydrates you need before training, when to use carbs during longer or more demanding efforts, and how timing affects energy and performance. She dives into simple guidelines and tips, including how to recover effectively. Lautz shares practical, shift-friendly food and drink options and focuses on realistic strategies that support performance, maintain

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