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Why Cutting Carbs Can Quietly Undermine Muscle & Metabolic Health
If you’re lifting weights consistently, prioritizing protein, and still not seeing the muscle or strength gains you expect, you’re not alone. Many women follow all the “right” fitness advice yet feel chronically fatigued, stuck, or frustrated by slow progress. According to Ana Kausel, M.D., a board-certified endocrinologist, there’s one major piece missing from most women’s muscle-building plans.
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