Why carbs are your BFF + 50% OFF

Open to bust those diet myths. ● Freeletics: Empowering you to become the greatest version of yourself. International Women’s Day]( [50% OFF SALE! SAVE NOW →]( How to carb right Repeat after us. Carbs are fuel, not the enemy. Carbs = energy, which you need to crush your next workout and slay your day. Looking for a PB in tomorrow’s 10k? Fuelling a tough HIIT session? Carbs are not only your BFF for boosting performance, but also for improving cognition and muscle growth. And while you might be giving them the side-eye in a bid for rapid weight loss (thanks, diet culture), cutting them can affect more than your waistline. [Get your Coach for 50% off]( Carbs: a ranking At Freeletics, we’re all about balance for the long haul, so nothing’s off limits here (we all love a pizza night), but here’s the deal: not all carbs are created equal. While cabbage and cookies both give you energy, only one helps your training performance. Here’s a simple guide: Eat more 👍 Eat less ❌ - Green leafy veggies - Fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables - Whole grains - Beans, peas and lentils - Refined grains - Foods rich in added sugars   Eat more 👍 - Green leafy veggies - Fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables - Whole grains - Beans, peas and lentils       Eat less ❌ - Refined grains - Foods rich in added sugars   Check our [carb hierarchy blog]( for examples, amounts, and our favorite post-workout snack! Ladies love (good) carbs While carbs are vital for everyone, they also play a critical role in women’s health. Carbs help maintain a healthy reproductive system, influencing everything from hormonal system stability to mood regulation. Low-carb curious? Get the scientific lowdown in our [carbs for women]( blog. Add training to your plate - 50% off now! The Coach has trained 57 million Free Athletes, but your training plan is 100% your own. It uses clever AI to calculate the most effective workouts for you and your fitness goals, so every time you sweat, you know you’re making progress. [Save 50%]( 🏆 Work out, win prizes Crush an Own Your Space workout for a chance to win prizes like a year subscription to Freeletics. Plus, we’ll donate to [Girl Power]( when you do too! [Let’s go!]( Do you know someone who might like to learn more about eating the right carbs? [Click here](mailto:Add%20email%20address%20here?subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20about%20carbs%20for%20women&body=Hey%20there,%20%0A%0AI%20got%20this%20article,%20%E2%80%9CWhy%20Women%20Need%20Carbs%E2%80%9D,%20from%20my%20training%20app,%20Freeletics%20and%20thought%20you%20might%20like%20it%20too:%200A%0AIt's%20got%20some%20great%20nutrition%20tips%20specifically%20for%20women%20that%20I%20found%20super%20interesting.%0A%0AI%20hope%20you%20enjoy%20it!) to send them the link to the article “Why Women Need Carbs.”       [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [TikTok](www.tiktok.com/@freeletics?lid=c8s2xf21r2o7) [Blog]( [Forum]( You receive this email because you opted in at [Freeletics.com]( and decided to become truly fit. If you don't want to pursue that goal anymore, [you can unsubscribe from this list](. Copyright © 2024 Freeletics GmbH, All rights reserved. Freeletics GmbH - Berg-am-Laim-Straße 111 - 81673 Munich, Germany Court of jurisdiction: Munich, Amtsgericht München HRB 205346, VAT-ID: DE289794913 Managing Director: Daniel Sobhani