How Women Should ACTUALLY Fuel Their Bodies to Build Lean Muscle with Angelo Keely, co-founder and CEO of Kion

Are you eating healthy, working out consistently, and doing everything you think you're supposed to do — but still feeling exhausted, struggling to build muscle, or not seeing the results you want?

It might be time to look at how you're fueling your body.

In this episode of Gut Talk, we're sitting down with Angelo Keely to unpack how women should actually approach nutrition, protein, essential amino acids, and building muscle. We're breaking down the difference between eating enough and simply eating healthy, why chronic under-fueling deserves more attention, and how the way we nourish our bodies can affect our ability to feel strong and perform at our best.

We're also getting into the protein craze: Are we overdoing it? Does protein timing matter? And what do women actually need when it comes to supplements like essential amino acids, creatine, and protein powder?Plus, we're discussing the importance of maintaining muscle as we age, how women taking GLP-1 medications can prioritize their nutritional needs, and practical ways to stop overcomplicating nutrition.

If you've ever felt like you need to eat less, work out harder, or add another supplement to your routine to finally get results, this conversation is for you.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

- Are we eating too much protein, or are we still missing the mark?

- Does spreading protein throughout the day make a difference?

- How protein and amino acid needs can vary with different types of exercise, from Pilates to lifting and HYROX

- Under-fueling: what happens when you're eating healthy and exercising consistently but still feel exhausted

- The connection between fueling your body and supporting your health

- Why muscle matters for women's health beyond aesthetics

- What women in their 20s and 30s can do now to support strength and longevity

- Essential amino acids vs. protein powder: what's the difference, and who might benefit?

- Creatine, collagen, electrolytes, and supplement overload — how do you know what you actually need?

- GLP-1 medications and the importance of protecting muscle and meeting nutritional needs

- Three actionable ways to start fueling your body better today

OUR BIGGEST TAKEAWAY:

You don't have to make nutrition more complicated to take better care of yourself. Understanding your body's needs, fueling consistently, and building strength can be a much more empowering place to start than chasing every new wellness trend.

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Previous episodes with Angelo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZeHggHxea4

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gut-talk-with-jill-jenna/id1597804122?i=1000703811882

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gut-talk-with-jill-jenna/id1597804122?i=1000655690460

As always, this episode is for educational purposes and isn't a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition advice.