# 91 | Fueling for Exercise as a Busy Mom: What to Eat for Strength, Energy & Recovery Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679/91-fueling-for-exercise-as-a-busy-mom-what-to-eat-for-strength-energy-recovery Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679/91-fueling-for-exercise-as-a-busy-mom-what-to-eat-for-strength-energy-recovery.md Podcast: [Strong & Nourished Momma | Postpartum Weight Loss, Postpartum Nutrition, Core & Pelvic Floor, Mom Energy & Fatigue, Postpartum Fitness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679) Published: 2026-03-16T06:05:00+00:00 Episode link: https://wellnessbyval.podbean.com/e/fuelingforexerciseasabusymomwhattoeatforstrengthenergyandrecovery/ Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r4p8ecm2cxe942b6/91_Fueling_for_Exercise_as_a_Busy_Mom_What_to_Eat_for_Strength_Energy_Recovery9zrop.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679/episodes/91-fueling-for-exercise-as-a-busy-mom-what-to-eat-for-strength-energy-recovery Duration seconds: 1804 ## Resource Many moms are working hard in their workouts but still feeling exhausted, constantly hungry, or struggling to recover. In many cases, the problem isn’t lack of motivation or discipline — it’s not fueling the body enough to support exercise. In this episode, sports dietitian, strength coach, and mom Val Warner breaks down how busy moms can fuel their workouts for better energy, stronger performance, and faster recovery. Whether you're lifting weights, training for a 5K, doing CrossFit, or preparing for an event like Hyrox, nutrition and hydration play a huge role in how your body performs. Val shares her own experience transitioning from under-fueling workouts as a competitive runner to fueling properly for strength training and Hyrox training. She explains why carbohydrates are essential for performance, how protein supports muscle recovery, and why even mild dehydration can negatively impact workouts. If you’ve ever wondered what to eat before a workout, how to recover properly after training, or why your workouts feel harder than they should, this episode will give you simple strategies you can start using right away. Enrollment is now open! Join the Strong, Nourished & Energized Mom Method — an 8-week group coaching program for busy moms who want more energy, better consistency, and a stronger, more supported body. 👉🏽Learn more here:https://wellnessbyval.com/program Resources & Links: ✨ Become a Strong & Nourished Momma InsiderWeekly wellness tips, podcast updates, and exclusive freebies for busy moms.👉 https://wellnessbyval.kit.com/insider 📲 Follow Val on Instagram Daily nutrition tips, postpartum support, workouts, and real-life mom wellness.👉 https://www.instagram.com/wellnessbyval_/ 🎥 Follow on TikTokQuick tips, education, and behind-the-scenes mom l… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679/episodes/91-fueling-for-exercise-as-a-busy-mom-what-to-eat-for-strength-energy-recovery/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679/91-fueling-for-exercise-as-a-busy-mom-what-to-eat-for-strength-energy-recovery.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.