Podcasts about macros

In this episode, Mike provides valuable insight into why rest and recovery is just as important as your training routine. We don't build muscle or lose fat in the gym... we improve by recovering adequately from the work we do in the gym (and the kitchen). There are usually plenty of symptoms that you need more recovery... find out what they are in this episode.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

You are not failing because you lack discipline. You're struggling because you're trying to live like a machine.  In this episode, I'm breaking down why most systems fall apart the moment life gets hard and how to rebuild yours so it actually works for a human nervous system.  We're taught to design routines assuming endless energy, focus, and motivation, but real life doesn't operate that way. You have limited time, attention, and willpower, and your systems need to reflect that reality.  I explain why the most effective systems are the ones that require the least amount of thinking and decision-making. When stress hits, you don't rise to the occasion. You default to your systems. If your routine only works on your best days, it's not a system, it's a wish. I walk you through how to design structures that hold you steady when you're tired, overwhelmed, or distracted. We'll talk about simplifying your priorities so consistency becomes automatic instead of exhausting.  I introduce the Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C framework to help you escape the all-or-nothing cycle. Plan A is for high-energy days, Plan B supports you when things feel harder, and Plan C keeps you moving forward on your worst days.  Success doesn't need to look the same every day, especially in different seasons of life. This episode will help you build systems that meet you where you are, so you can stay consistent without burning yourself out.   Time Stamps:   (2:32) Moving Updates   (6:22) The Fresh Start Effect   (8:54) Different Levels To Our Goals   (14:29) Beware Of The Comparison Trap   (16:28) Vanessa's Plan A --------------------- Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching --------------------- Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation.  --------------------- Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program --------------------- Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life! --------------------- Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share! --------------------- Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here! --------------------- Check out our Youtube Channel! --------------------- Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

15 months ago we had Claire the Life and Macros coach on the show. Let's hear her stories of what transpired when many of you reached out!How to get in touch with Claire:Website: https://www.claireityconcepts.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claireity_concepts/►Get Imp & Skizz Podcast Merch! - https://impandskizz.com►Want to be a part of the live pre-show? Become a sponsor over on Patreon to join us before we jump into our recording. Hang out with us while we dial in our equipment and be the first to find out what that day's recordings are going to be about! Perhaps even offer some of your own insight before we get started!https://www.patreon.com/impandskizz►OUR LINKS!Imp And Skizz YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/impandskizzImp And Skizz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imp.and.skizz/Imp And Skizz Twitter: https://twitter.com/impandskizzImpulse's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/impulsesvSkizzleman's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/mcskizzleman►SPECIAL THANKS TO"Imp&Skizz Podcast" jingle by Richard Thornton: @RichardThornton Podcast Logo by jsonlart: https://twitter.com/jasonlicariart

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In this episode, I'm covering the last three foundational habits you need to create a system that will enable you to continue progressing towards your fitness goals, or maintain the results you've already achieved for the long haul.Links and resources:Research paper: “Eating attentively: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of food intake memory and awareness on eating” by Robinson and colleagues – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3607652/#sec39 Research paper: “Daily distracted consumption patterns and their relationship with BMI” by Van Meer and colleagues – https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195666322002276 Sign up for one on one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html⁠Follow me on Instagram @nikias_fittotransform: ⁠http://instagram.com/nikias_fittotransform/⁠Visit my website: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com⁠Sign up for my free newsletter: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/157389602fb0/mailinglist⁠Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nikias_fittotransform Sign up for the No Quit Kit email series on retraining your mindset for long-term fat loss success: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/4b368c26baa8/noquitkitsignup⁠Take my free “Should You Cut or Bulk First?” quiz: https://nikias-dddr9p81.scoreapp.com/ 

In this episode, Mike is joined by Reed Davis, founder of FDN (Functional Diagnostic Nutrition) for a conversation around functional health. What does it mean to take a "functional" approach to health? How do you get to the root cause of your symptoms and understand what your body is trying to tell you? Reed helps to answer these questions and a whole lot more in a very informative conversation!Exclusive opportunity for Mind Over Macros listeners from FDN!  Tune in to the “FDN Methodology in Action” case study series where you'll see exactly how FDN practitioners interpret lab results and create custom protocols that get results, no matter what symptoms clients present with at: http://www.fdntraining.com/millner26------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

What if the reason your macros “aren't working” has nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with hormones and timing? We pull back the curtain on why calories and macros alone can't fix metabolism and show how insulin, cortisol, leptin, and ghrelin actually drive fat loss, energy, sleep, and cravings. This is a practical, science-grounded guide to turning off food noise, restoring trust in hunger, and building true metabolic flexibility.We start by reframing food as information, not numbers. You'll learn how frequent eating keeps insulin high, why rigid targets ignore daily shifts in stress and sleep, and how front-loading meals with daylight supports digestion, glucose control, and nighttime repair. We detail the signs you're stuck as a sugar burner—hangry spells, energy crashes, 2 a.m. wakeups, and weight loss resistance—and outline simple moves to stabilize blood sugar: pair carbs with fiber and fat, stop snacking, walk more, and eat outside to harness natural light's metabolic benefits.Then we wade into the dairy paradox. Despite its low glycemic label, dairy is highly insulinogenic—especially low-fat forms—often stalling fat loss and inflaming hormone issues when used as a “high-protein” shortcut. We discuss why overdoing protein can also keep insulin elevated, and how to find your personal protein sweet spot while using whole foods, fiber, and healthy fats to raise natural GLP-1 and deepen satiety. Along the way, we highlight tools and habits that build resilience: CGMs or photo logging for insight, minerals for mitochondrial function, and restorative movement to calm cortisol and unlock fat-burning.To get notified as soon as groups open up and other updates sign up/subscribe here:https://stacy-baker.mykajabi.com/opt-in-9cffc5f4-f006-4adb-a0a7-6c33a0698b4bResources mentioned:Ketone and Blood Sugar Testing MasterclassKetone TestingRa Optics (Code DRSTACYND) blue light blockersHigher Dose (my FAV sauna blanket with low to no EMF) code DRSTACYCGM *2 months free with code DRSTACYStructured/Living Water *code DRSTACYSpring Aqua (my FAV water system) To work one-on-one with me, you can apply HERE!For more from me, follow me on IG @dr.stacy.ndEpisodes Mentioned: Cravings/HungerFat StorageThis information is just that; information only - not to be taken as medical advice. Please contact your primary care before changing anything to your routine. This information is not mean to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.

Send a textIn this episode, I'm sharing a Live Coaching session with Marissa where we talk about one of the most common struggles I see when starting MACROS 101: our relationship with the scale. If the number can instantly change your mood, make you question everything you're doing, or tempt you to jump to the next plan, you're not alone. We talk about the “messy middle,” why your brain craves certainty, and how learning to tolerate discomfort is the real key to long-term success. This episode isn't just about the scale; it's about building the emotional resilience to stay consistent and trust yourself through the process.Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/402Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok!Links:bicepsafterbabies.com/waitlist

A listener Q&A episode all about navigating midlife health without making it harder than it needs to be. We're diving into macro balance, whether body scan scales are worth your energy, how to stop feeling overwhelmed by “doing it all.” Real talk, realistic expectations, and a reminder that you don't need to overhaul your life to move forward.Timestamps: [1:40] Welcome[25:22] Why is it hard to keep fat low with macros? [38:25] How do you not get overwhelmed with everything you need to do for your health? I feel like it's a full-time job![55:45] How do you feel about body scan scale?[59:47] I'm in perimenopause and want to drop some weight before it gets even harder to do. Help! Episode Links:Article: Accuracy of Smart Scales on Weight and Body Composition: Observational StudySponsors: Go to https://thisisneeded.com/  and use coupon code WELLFED for 20% off your first order.Go to drinklmnt.com/wellfed and use code WELLFED to get a free 8-pack with any drink mix purchase!Go to http://mdlogichealth.com/smartbrain, and use coupon code WELLFED for 10% off.Go to wellminerals.us/vitaminc and use code WELLFED to get 10% off your order.

If you've ever felt like your body is fighting you no matter how “perfect” your nutrition or workouts are, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Today, I'm sitting down with Soraya Rufener, one of our coaches at Vital Spark, to share the story behind the safety, trust, and results her clients feel from day one. Soraya isn't just highly credentialed as a registered nurse and functional health coach. She's lived through chronic dieting, body distrust, and the exhausting pressure to always “do more.” She started dieting at 13, spent years stuck in restriction cycles, and did everything diet culture promised would work. And yet, nothing was actually healing.In this conversation, we unpack why willpower wasn't the problem, how postpartum healing changed everything, and what rebuilding a body really requires physically, mentally, and emotionally. Soraya shares the moment she stopped punishing her body and learned how to support it instead. We talk about why healing is layered, why consistency matters more than intensity, and how nervous system safety changes outcomes. She also opens up about how her lived experience reshaped the way she coaches postpartum moms and high-achieving women today. Most importantly, we explore what she refuses to repeat from diet culture—and why coaching women differently matters. If you're exhausted, frustrated, or quietly wondering why nothing seems to work anymore, this episode will remind you that you're not broken.You're unsupported. Time Stamps: (1:17) Our Incredible Coach Soraya (6:02) Early Teen Soraya (9:17) Finding Bodybuilding (15:02) The Food Noise (17:09) Shifting To The Healing Phase (19:55) The Mental Side of Healing (22:47) 3 Kids In 4 Years and The Postpartum Journey (31:23) Our Bodies Aren't The Enemy (34:15) Where To Find Soraya---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

If you've been told cortisol is the problem, this episode will shift how you see your body.Today, we're talking about cortisol dysregulation, stress & sleep, and why most women are trying to fix the wrong thing. Cortisol itself is not the problem. It's a survival hormone. The issue is when your body has to rely on it too heavily for too long.In this episode, I explain how cortisol dysregulation develops, why it often shows up first in your stress & sleep patterns, and how under-fueling quietly drives the cycle. If you feel wired but tired, struggle with middle-of-the-night waking, feel inflamed or puffy, or can't seem to recover the way you used to, this conversation will connect the dots.We'll talk about:• Why cortisol isn't the problem — but chronic compensation is• How everyday stress impacts stress & sleep more than you realize• The role under-eating plays in cortisol dysregulation• Why food is often the solution, not the stressor• How balanced macros can support stress & sleep without adding more pressureMost women think they need to lower cortisol. But lowering cortisol isn't the solution. Supporting your body consistently is the solution. When food intake is adequate and balanced, cortisol dysregulation often improves, stress & sleep stabilize, and the body no longer needs to stay on high alert.If you've been treating cortisol as the problem, this episode will help you see why nourishment may actually be the solution.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Access free and low-cost resources and services from this episode HERE!

I'm making a strong case for tracking macros, especially for women in their 50s who feel stuck, frustrated, and tired of dieting.If you're still counting calories, guessing your protein, or saying “I eat pretty healthy” but not seeing results, this episode will open your eyes. I break down why tracking macros gives you real data instead of assumptions, how it helps you increase your metabolism safely, and why it's actually the fastest and most enjoyable way to lose fat.I talk about:• The difference between counting calories and tracking macros• Why most women dramatically underestimate protein• Why I start clients in a maintenance phase before fat loss• How tracking leads to true food freedom• How our clients lose weight and maintain it without trackingTracking isn't about obsession. It's about information. And information gives you power.If you're ready to stop guessing, stop chronically dieting, and finally learn how to lose weight in a way you can maintain, this episode is for you.Check out the Mastering Menopause Macros Course on making weight loss in menopause easy by tracking macros.  All the tips and tricks that my clients and I have used! https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/mastering-menopause-macrosSimplifying Macros MasterclassLearn how to calculate your macros, hit your protein goals, and lose weight in menopause without stress or restriction. In this class, I'll show you why MyFitnessPal gets it wrong and how to set up a simple, flexible plan that actually works.https://go.katalystfitness.net/simplifyingmacrosThank you so much for listening, please share with a friend and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!If you want to see how I can help you on your journey, book a quick 10-15 minute call so we can chat about your goals!https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/quickchatnow Now accepting clients! Fit AF 90 Day Program https://go.katalystfitness.net/fit-after-fifty Free No BS Menopause Secrets Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathykatalyst/?ref=shareFor all my social links: https://go.katalystfitness.net/kathykatalystDo you have a question that you would like answered on the show? Please ask your question here:https://go.katalystfitness.net/podcast-question-entryHave a personal question? Email me at kathycote9142@comcast.net Check out the Mastering Menopause Macros Course on making weight loss in menopause easy by tracking macros. All the tips and tricks that my clients and I have used! https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/mastering-menopause-...

Megan lost 60+ pounds, ended her binge eating, and stopped food noise completely—all while managing a demanding career and family life. In this episode, she shares how she finally broke free from decades of yo-yo dieting by healing her relationship with food first.If you've tried every diet, always start over Monday, and wish you could just be normal around food—this conversation will show you what's actually possible when you diet from the inside out first.‣ Apply to Join Dieting From The Inside Out Here: https://inquire.hamiltontrained.com?utm_source=podcast‣ Grab the Food Noise Solution Guide Here: https://inquire.hamiltontrained.com/food-noise?utm_source=podcast

As a FASTer Way client, you get a custom macro plan and weekly meal plans which help you reach your fat loss goals without even thinking much about it. But you might be like me and like to figure out your own meal ideas. Or maybe you want to deviate for just one meal or fill in missing gaps in certain macros at the end of the day. Today's shorty lesson includes 2 hacks for meeting your macros while following your own unique cravings and taste preferences.  Grab your free Power Bowl download here: https://amybryanfasterway.myflodesk.com/xstg4tc9a1  Join my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® class here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN   

Message me with comments or questionsOn this episode of the Breakthrough Emotional Eating Podcast, we're talking about something so many women need to hear—and trust me, this is one you do not want to miss.Ever chased “skinny” only to feel hungry, stressed, and stuck? I sit down with coach Katy Downey to trade diet drama for a smarter, kinder approach to building a strong, lean body—without obsession or burnout.Katy opens up about her years on the fad-diet carousel—low fat, no fat, chasing a thigh gap—and how a health scare forced her to finally understand protein, carbs, and fats as tools, not enemies. Her approach blends short-term macro tracking for education with a long-term goal of intuitive eating, so food becomes simple again.We dive into what really moves the needle after 35: progressive strength training and consistent nutrition. Not random high-energy classes. Not exhaustion. Intentional lifting that builds muscle, protects metabolism, and boosts confidence. You'll hear a powerful client story of shifting from six to eight weekly classes to focused strength training, daily walks, and balanced meals—leading to 20 pounds lost and a visible transformation in both body and self-belief.We also reframe the scale (because those five-pound daily swings are completely normal) and share practical strategies you can use immediately—how to hit protein goals, portion without obsession, know when to track and when to let go, and build routines that actually survive real life.If you're ready to stop guessing and start progressing—with strength, clarity, and sustainability—press play. This episode of the Breakthrough Emotional Eating Podcast is packed with perspective shifts and practical tools that could completely change how you approach your body and your goals.If you would like to connect with Katy, follow her on Instagram @the_kdfit, and check out her website: https://www.kd-fit.com/ and sign up for her next program starting in early March, Hustle and Muscle.Connect with me online:1. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinjonescoaching/2. You Tube channel, Kristin Jones Coaching: https://www.youtube.com/@KristinJonesCoaching44 3. You Tube channel, Breakthrough Emotional Eating Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@breakthroughpodcast-443 . Website: https://www.kristinjonescoaching.com If you want to learn how to stop nighttime eating, get my 3 Day Nighttime Snacking Reset: https://go.kristinjonescoaching.com/nighttime-snacking-reset Needing more specific and direct support for your emotional eating and overeating? Check out my online course, Stop Dieting Start Feeling, and my personalized coaching program, Breakthrough To You. If you found this episode helpful, don't forget to leave a review on the platform you used to listen and share it with your friends on your Instagram stories. Also, be sure to follow me on Instagram @breakthroughemotionaleating, and don't hesitate to slide into my DMs to share your thoughts ...

Tracking calories and macros works.But if you regain weight after fat loss, or your bulk spirals without MyFitnessPal, you have yet to build the foundational habits you need to continue progressing beyond the “newbie gains” stage and to maintain the results you achieve for the long haul.In this episode, I'm covering three of these six foundational habits.If you want to level up from just “hitting macros”, tune in.Links and resources:Sign up for one on one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html⁠Follow me on Instagram @nikias_fittotransform: ⁠http://instagram.com/nikias_fittotransform/⁠Visit my website: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com⁠Sign up for my free newsletter: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/157389602fb0/mailinglist⁠Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nikias_fittotransform Sign up for the No Quit Kit email series on retraining your mindset for long-term fat loss success: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/4b368c26baa8/noquitkitsignup⁠Take my free “Should You Cut or Bulk First?” quiz: https://nikias-dddr9p81.scoreapp.com/ 

In this episode, Mike talks discusses the most common mistake that most people make when it comes to dieting and fat loss. Both from a mindset perspective and from a tactical perspective. He also shares a simple shift that will help you see sustainable results.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

We wanted to bring back one of our favorite interview episodes this week! Justin Su'a is a mental performance coach for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team and host of our daily favorite podcast, Increase Your Impact. He has worked with top NFL, PGA, MLB, and NCAA athletes, as well as top corporate leaders to improve their mental performance game.  In this episode, we cover the importance of mental performance, the power of self-reflection, doing things by design instead of by default, how to figure out your WHY, and so much more! Topics Covered: - What Is Mental Performance and Why It Matters- How to Train Your Mindset- The Power of Self-Reflection- How to Identify Your “Why”- Doing Things by Design, Not by Default- Using Your Mindset to Regulate Negative Thoughts and Achieve Goals- Your Mind Has Limited Capacity: Why Negativity Crowds Out Growth- The Hidden Habit of Elite Athletes and Top Organizations- Getting Consistent With Nutrition and Trusting the Process- Embracing the Boredom of Consistency- The Law of the Bamboo Tree and Your Fitness Journey- Stop Beating Yourself Up for Starting Late — Start Now---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I sit down with my friend Jack Hollow, a nutrition coach and personal trainer out of the great country of Australia. Jack and I originally connected on Instagram because we realized we see the world of health and fitness through a very similar lens. No fluff. No extremes. No chasing trends. Just principles that actually work. This conversation goes way beyond sets, reps, and macros. We break down some of the most dangerous trends circulating in the fitness industry right now. From extreme dieting approaches to all-or-nothing mindsets, we talk about why so many people are being pulled in the wrong direction and what actually creates sustainable results. We also dive into something that doesn't get talked about enough: mental health as a coach. What does it really look like to hold space for clients? How do you manage your own stress while helping others manage theirs? Where is the line between coaching, therapy, and responsibility? Jack shares his perspective from working with clients in Australia, and I share what I've seen building Next Level Nutrition and working with driven dads who are trying to balance performance, family, and identity. Toward the end, the conversation naturally shifts into something deeper. We talk about growth outside of fitness. Identity. Purpose. Faith. Responsibility. What it actually means to live in alignment. It turned into one of those conversations that reminds you this work is about so much more than body fat percentage. If you're a coach, a high performer, or someone trying to build a stronger body and a stronger mind at the same time, this one will hit.   Next Level Links: Nutrition Coaching Free Consultations - Schedule Here Nutrition Coaching - www.becomenextlevel.com   Partner Links: Try Thrive  Lab Free For One Month - Start Here Order Supplements From Transform - Shop Here Order Supplements From Cured Nutrition - Shop Here Order Supplements From Legion (use code keynutrition for 20% off first order) - Shop Here   Be Featured on the Show: Apply to be a live calller guest on the show - Submit Application Here Submit Q&A Questions to be read live on the show - Submit Here   Free Guides: Eating Out Guide - Get The Guide High-Protein Fast Food Orders - Get the Guide Macro Food Options Guide - Get The Guide Join Us On Patreon - Join Here   Connect with us on Instagram: Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Guest Jack Hallows - @jackhallowsfitness Next Level Nutrition – @mynextlevelnutrition

On today's episode, I'm sitting down solo to answer a question submitted by a listener named Rachel about how to transition away from calorie and macro tracking without losing progress. Food logging can be incredibly effective for both weight loss and maintenance because it helps you be intentional and specific with your choices. Because of that, many women start to wonder how it is possible to maintain results without tracking. In this episode, I break down 5 practical tips to help you transition from tracking your food to a more intuitive, flexible approach without gaining weight. I also share unfiltered insights from over a decade of coaching women through this exact transition. We'll talk about what actually works, what does not, and why your fitness identity is often overlooked but critically important when it comes to long term success without tracking. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: On February 22nd, RIP Calorie Counting week will begin. To join in, click HERE. 1:1 Coaching with Lauren and Our Team of Dietitians: HERE To connect with Lauren, click HERE Submit your question for advice from Lauren on the show HERE Take the free Weight Loss Personality Quiz HERE Shop Our Meal Plans HERE Get Support & Personally Work With Us HERE Related Episodes:

In this episode, Mike talks about the ways you can improve your physique and body composition with specific training styles. If you want to lose fat and build muscle, this episode will help you understand the most effective strategies for doing so------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

Ever stepped on the scale and thought, "HOW did I gain 5 pounds overnight?!" In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what's happening when your weight spikes seemingly out of nowhere. We'll talk about the real difference between fat gain vs. weight gain, why your metabolism may be working against you, and how tracking macros, reverse dieting, and metabolism healing can change everything. If you've been in a fat loss plateau or stuck at 1,200 calories forever… this is the episode that might change the way you see your entire journey.  

If fat loss feels harder than it should and healing seems slow no matter what you try, the problem may not be your discipline. It may be your nervous system. In this conversation, I explain why a chronically dysregulated nervous system can block healing, fat loss, and hormone balance no matter how perfect your protocols look on paper.  Your body is always choosing survival first, and when it perceives constant stress, it will not prioritize digestion, repair, or metabolic efficiency. I walk you through how your brain interprets everyday stress the same way it would a life-or-death threat, keeping you stuck in fight or flight.  This is why cortisol stays elevated, inflammation lingers, and progress feels frustratingly slow. I break down why this isn't a mindset issue or a lack of discipline, but a physiological response rooted in your nervous system.  We dive into the role of the vagus nerve and how it connects your brain, gut, hormones, and stress response. I explain what vagal tone is and why improving it creates the conditions your body needs to feel safe enough to heal.  You'll learn simple, practical vagus nerve–supporting practices you can use daily without adding more overwhelm. We also talk about why these tools are supportive, not magical fixes, and how they enhance everything you're already doing. If you're dealing with stubborn fat loss, gut issues, thyroid challenges, or chronic stress, this episode lays the foundation you may be missing.  Nervous system regulation isn't optional or fluffy. It's essential. When your body feels safe, healing becomes possible. Time Stamps: (1:19) Lots of Things Going On(4:54) Getting Out Of Survival Mode(7:52) The Vagus Nerve(13:55) Strategies For Improving Your Nervous System---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

Macros vs. intuitive eating — which one actually helps you lose weight, improve metabolism, and build consistency? In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of tracking macros versus intuitive eating, and why so many women feel stuck between structure and burnout. If you're trying to lose weight faster, improve your nutrition, or make your workouts actually support your metabolism, this conversation will help you figure out what your body needs right now. We talk about how macros can support metabolism, strength, and consistency when used well — and when intuitive eating is better for healing your relationship with food. Coryn also shares her personal experience moving from strict dieting to intuitive eating, and how learning macros helped her improve nutrition, rebuild metabolism, and lose weight without extremes.

In this episode, Mike explains the myths and misconceptions about maintenance and reverse dieting. So many people struggle to maintain their results after losing weight and it's because maintenance is often mismanaged or misunderstood. This episode will clear the air. ------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

Struggling with motivation lately? You're not broken and you're definitely not lazy.  In this episode, I share a real-time reflection on why motivation feels shaky during seasons of massive identity transition, especially when life, work, and motherhood are all evolving at once. When our identity is clear, action feels easy but when we're questioning who we are becoming, everything can feel heavy and confusing. I break down why motivation is an unreliable driver and why waiting to “feel ready” keeps you stuck. We dive into the three things that actually create follow-through: commitment, identity, and systems. I'll challenge how you think about commitment (with a comparison that might sting a little), and explain why saying you're committed isn't the same as acting like it.  We'll talk about how anchoring your actions to who you want to be, not just what you want to achieve, changes everything. I'll also walk through practical ways to reduce friction by building systems that support you on low-energy days. If you're in a season of transition, questioning your next chapter, or frustrated with your lack of consistency, this episode will help you reframe motivation and rebuild alignment. Stop waiting to feel motivated and start building something that works even when motivation is gone.  Time Stamps: (2:02) Moving, Second Trimester, and The Swings of Motivation(4:17) Forcing Myself To Show Up This Month(8:17) Feel Motivated After The Action(10:41) Commitment, Identity, and Systems(10:52) What is Commitment?(17:36) Identity and Who You're Becoming(23:52) Systems(26:22) Tangible Steps You Can Take This Week(29:57) Giving You What You Need---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

Today is a special episode with my client Ashley on how she went from binge eating 3x/week down to 0.Ashley is a busy mom of 2 as a full time nurse and student. She tried everything. Weight Watchers. Macros. Meal plans. Calorie tracking. She lost weight, gained it back, and felt more confused and exhausted every time.But after The Confident Eater Program, Ashley went from buying 6 bags of chips a week for her family to just 3. Pizza now lasts her 2 meals. Doritos don't even taste good to her anymore.In this episode, you'll hear…- Why calorie and macro tracking didn't work long term- How overeating became Ashley's way of resting and coping- The 1 tool that helped her stop emotional eating- How healing her relationship with food improved her digestion and IBS symptoms- How much money the program has saved her

In this episode, Mike talks about peptides which are growing in popularity. Not just GLP-1 medications but peptides for recovery, fat loss, muscle building, and more. This is a trend that's likely not going away any time soon so we might as well understand them and make informed decisions.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

We are diving into my journey with calorie and macro tracking. Why I stopped, what I got wrong, and why I eventually came back to it in a completely different (and much healthier) way.For years, I used tracking to stay small, under-eat, and chase aggressive calorie deficits. I believed tracking was inherently restrictive — until I realized it wasn't the tool that was the problem… it was how I was using it.This episode is for women who feel confused, stuck, or conflicted about calorie tracking, intuitive eating, fat loss, and maintenance. We talk about how tracking can either fuel disordered patterns or become one of the most freeing tools you can use — depending on your intention, mindset, and season of life.You'll hear how learning to eat at maintenance changed my body composition, improved my strength, sleep, and energy, and helped me build a healthier relationship with food — without dieting or restriction.If you've ever wondered:·       “Is tracking bad for me?”·       “Should I be tracking calories or eating intuitively?”·       “Why am I spinning my wheels with fat loss?”·       “What does eating at maintenance actually look like?” - this episode will give you clarity.·       Why I originally tracked calories and macros (and how it kept me underfed)·       The difference between tracking as control vs tracking as information·       Why I stopped tracking — and what I misunderstood at the time·       What “intuitive eating” actually looks like after years of tracking·       Why eating without a plan kept me stuck·       How finding and living at maintenance changed my body and mindset·       Why tracking helped me eat more foods — not fewer·       How tracking can support muscle gain, body recomposition, and sustainability·       Who tracking is not for right now — and who it can really help·       Why tracking doesn't have to be forever·       The question you should ask before deciding to track:“Am I using this to take care of myself — or to control myself?”·       You've dieted for years and feel burned out·       You're confused about intuitive eating vs tracking·       You want fat loss or muscle gain without extremes·       You feel like you're “doing everything right” but not seeing results·       You want a healthier, calmer relationship with foodIf this episode resonated, make sure you're subscribed to Magic Mindset with Heather Maio for weekly conversations on fitness, nutrition, fat loss, mindset, and sustainable habits — without the bullsh*t.Resources & Links:Not Another Diet Book – Your no-BS guide to sustainable fat loss, food freedom, and building habits that stickhttps://www.amazon.com/Not-Another-Diet-Book-learning/dp/B0B45Q4CLH/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1656499379&sr=8-1Book a 1:1 Coaching Session – Personalized support for your strength and mindset journeyhttps://www.heathermaio.com/coaching-options

In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Krista Moreland, one of our incredible functional health coaches here at Vital Spark, to share her story, her breaking point, and the moment that changed everything. Krista joined our team in early 2025 with over a decade of coaching experience, but her journey goes far deeper than credentials. Before motherhood, she was a two-sport college athlete whose identity was built on discipline, performance, and mental toughness. Then she became a mom, and everything she thought she knew about herself began to shift.Krista opens up about navigating early motherhood while caring for a medically complex baby, including her son's heart surgery at just four months old. She shares the shame, fear, and invisible stress she carried, and how food became her unexpected escape during that season. As a former athlete who had never used food emotionally, this struggle left her feeling confused and lost inside her own body. We talk about the identity shock no one prepares women for, especially high-achieving moms who are used to holding it all together.Krista takes us into the quiet breaking point that happened in her bathtub, where she realized no one was coming to rescue her. That moment wasn't about weight loss, but about choosing herself again. We explore how healing her relationship with food and her body changed the way she showed up as a mom, partner, and woman. This conversation is for any woman who feels like she used to know who she was and is ready to find her way back. Time Stamps: (3:08) Before Motherhood and College Days (6:54) Identity Shift to Motherhood (18:32) Leadership In The Home (23:22) Managing The Mind and Emotions (33:02) Where Coach Krista Is In Her Journey Right Now (37:10) You Are Not Broken (40:02) Where To Find Coach Krista---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

Jack and John welcome Brenda Tharp to the program.  Brenda is a veteran of the photo industry and has a wealth of knowledge and experience around leading a creative life and following her passion.  Brenda is currently drawn to the Intimate Landscapes, that space between Grand landscapes and Macros and her love of this really shows in her incredible work. Listen in to this wonderful conversation with Brenda as they talk about how she goes about creating her images as well as how she and her partner live and travel in a van which affords her the timing and flexibility to become intimately familiar with locations as well as waiting for ideal conditions. Brendas Website: https://www.brendatharp.com/ Brendas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brenda_tharp_photo/ The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, both long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about being creative, learning to “see”, getting to know industry leaders, trends and perhaps some gear talk.

In this episode, Mike talks about whether strength training is an effective fat loss tool. There was a post recently on social media where a number of people commented that due to their autoimmune and / or hormonal conditions, that strength training was ineffective for fat loss. This episode will break down what's actually happening in those situations. ------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

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Let me start this one hot and spicy for you: Counting calories isn't the answer because food isn't the problem. That's right. Food is not the problem. Especially when you've had an unhealthy obsession with calorie counting and diet culture. It's actually about control. And we give calories all the glory when in reality, choosing food based on calories doesn't even equate to the essential nutrients and vitamins that we need to thrive. Calories are simply a unit of energy. Energy that you need, sis, to function, to live, to be your best. Energy that you need to play with your kids, go out with your friends, dress up cute for a date night, do your job, clean your house, take that walk. But restrictive diets and disordered relationships with food cause this obsession with control and counting calories. And while we continue to be chained to numbers and the fixation of numbers, we're missing out on LIFE. Maybe you don't count calories, but you count other things—steps, fat grams, your weight on the scale. It's time to hang it up. It's time to stop. But I'm not just gonna ask you to stop cold turkey because we all know how that typically goes. In this episode, I'm giving you six practical steps you can take TODAY to stop counting calories so you can start counting moments that matter in your life. In this episode, you'll discover: Why food isn't the problem (control is) and what you're really searching for The shocking truth about calorie tracking apps (73% of MyFitnessPal users reported it contributed to disordered eating!) 6 actionable steps to stop counting calories for good How to transform your thinking around calories (they're energy, not the enemy) What triggers to eliminate from your life RIGHT NOW How to face the fear and challenge yourself in restaurants and at home What to count INSTEAD of calories (hint: Episode 56 has 30 ideas!) Why honoring your hunger is the key to freedom The powerful statement that will shift everything: "100 more calories won't change your life, but the decision to avoid them will" If you're obsessively counting calories, tracking your food, or constantly calculating like a mathematician how many calories you have left for the day—this episode is for you. Let's stop counting calories and start counting moments that matter. KEY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

Are you tracking your macros but not seeing the results you want? You're not alone. In this episode, we break down the three biggest reasons macro tracking might be failing: common tracking mistakes, not having the right calories and macros, and the effects of being in a deficit too long.You'll learn why accuracy isn't everything, how your body adapts to prolonged dieting, and what to do to get your progress back on track — without obsessing over every bite.Perfect for anyone who wants to lose fat, build strength, or improve metabolic health while staying sane around food.Resources & Links:SCHEDULE YOUR ASSESSMENT -THE BEST MACRO TRACKING APP - https://www.macrosfirst.com/ *use code fitbodyrx for a 2 week premium test drive THE BEST BODY FAT SCALE - https://www.humehealth.com/CHERYL35275THE BEST FITNESS TRACKER  - https://join.whoop.com/1738C8Set up a strategy session:https://forms.gle/KUPw1spZyxdkgTbn8FitBodyRX Nutrition programs:https://myfitbodyrx.com/programsJoin my free nutrition group :https://www.facebook.com/groups/2945306067...Follow me on IG:https://www.instagram.com/cherylnasso

If you're getting everything done on the outside but feel exhausted, foggy, and feel like giving up on the inside, this episode is for you.High functioning burnout is the state where your nervous system stays on constant alert while your life keeps demanding more.It shows up most often in high achievers like entrepreneurs, corporate women, and medical professionals who are praised for pushing through.In this episode, I break down 18 subtle but powerful signs that your body is stuck between high cortisol and total collapse.We'll talk about why rest feels unsafe, stillness makes you anxious, and productivity comes in extreme waves instead of balance.You'll recognize the patterns of irritability, avoidance, overstimulation, and mental exhaustion that don't look like classic burnout.I explain what's actually happening inside your nervous system when you feel wired but tired, motivated but flat, social yet depleted.This isn't a motivation problem or a discipline issue, it's a regulation issue. You'll learn why pushing harder only deepens the loop and what happens if these signals are ignored long term.We'll connect the dots between chronic stress, dopamine crashes, cortisol dysregulation, and hormonal fallout.Most importantly, this episode will help you name what you're experiencing so you can stop blaming yourself.Burnout doesn't always look like quitting or falling apart, sometimes it looks like functioning too well for too long. If you want your life to feel as good as it looks, this conversation is a wake up call. Time Stamps: (1:20) Both Looking Good Today(2:22) Natalie Ellis Quote(3:35) Between High and Low Cortisol(5:18) 18 Signs You Are High Functioning Burnout(25:52) What To Look For If This Resonates With You---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

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It started with a late-night "pantry party" and ended in a total life transformation. If you've ever wondered why you constantly feel bloated, fatigued, or like your workouts just aren't working, Sarah Wragge has some answers, and a method that makes real change stick.   After years of inflammation, prescriptions, and chasing results that never came, Sarah discovered a truth most women are never taught: we've been under-fueling, over-pushing, and completely disconnected from what feeling good actually feels like. In this episode, we talk about movement as medicine, the emotional side of wellness, and why balancing your blood sugar isn't a diet, it's a behavior shift that can change everything. This is the real-life, real-body wellness talk we all needed years ago.   Sarah Wragge is the founder of Sarah Wragge Wellness, creator of The SWW Method®, and your favorite "sweat worker" who's been helping women fuel better, move smarter, and actually feel good -- from the inside out.   Connect with Sarah: Website IG   Resources mentioned: Sign up for The SWW Method® - use code HSM15 to get $150 off SWW® Optimize - Protein & Fiber Powder SWW® Restore - Replenishing Minerals SWW® Alkalize - Detoxifying Greens Powder Listen to our GLP‑1 Panel episode of Be Powerful   Some key takeaways from this episode: You can't rely on caffeine and cravings to get you through the day. Sarah breaks down the blood sugar rollercoaster most women are unknowingly stuck on, and how small shifts in meal timing, protein, and greens can radically improve energy, digestion, and mood. Muscle doesn't grow without food. Whether you're lifting weights or doing barre, under-fueling will sabotage results. Sarah shares how to eat before your hunger turns to panic, and why women need to stop being afraid of eating enough. Macros are only half the story. You could hit your protein goal and still feel depleted if your body's missing fiber, minerals, and micronutrients. Sarah explains why your food quality, order, and nutrient density matter more than calorie counts ever will.  

In this episode, Mike talks about some misconceptions around Functional Nutrition and explains what it should actually look like. Functional doesn't mean throwing a bunch of supplements at the problem. And it certainly shouldn't make you feel like a lab rat. Tune in to find out what Functional Nutrition can and should include. ------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

In this episode, coach JK answers your fitness & nutrition questions. - What's the best app to use for macros tracking?- I'm struggling to find consistency when I'm not on #75Hard- How many days per week do I need to workout to lose weight?- Should I cut carbs to jumpstart my weight loss?------Instagram: @coachJKmcleodEmail: JK@jkmcleod.com

FAQ: Sharing a summary + my thoughts on the new dietary guidelines- which are quite the shift from we had previously had.  We also check out questions on:  Is HIIT better for fat loss than zone 2 cardio? Are there lower thresholds for carbs, fats, or proteins that we should avoid? Will creatine alone build a bigger muscle? Dietary guideline information for you to look at.  Research on Z2 vs HIIT.  Conversation w/ Cardiologist Matt Nelson: "Is there such a thing as too much exercise for the heart?" More information about Valley to Peak + Resources for you to use!

Macros, Microbes, Mindset — and What Comes Next If you're ready for a different kind of January — an invitation Over the last few episodes, we've talked about why so many smart, motivated women feel stuck with food — even when they're “doing everything right.” We've unpacked: Why macros alone don't create peace How your gut microbiome influences cravings, energy, and metabolism Why willpower fails when the nervous system doesn't feel safe And how emotional and physiological triggers often get mislabeled as “lack of discipline” In this episode, we zoom out and bring it all together — because empowered eating isn't about choosing one approach. It's about integration. What Empowered Eating Really Means Empowered eating lives at the intersection of three things: 1. Values Sustainable nutrition starts with knowing what matters most to you. Not Instagram's definition of health. Not rigid rules. But your values — family, faith, energy, longevity, joy, impact. When health goals align with values, consistency feels meaningful instead of forced. 2. Biofeedback Your body is constantly communicating through: Hunger and fullness Cravings Energy and mood Digestion and stress responses These signals aren't obstacles to overcome — they're data to interpret. When we learn to listen instead of override, the nervous system settles, clarity increases, and change becomes sustainable. 3. Nutrition Science Science still matters. Fuel matters. Structure matters. But nutrition science works best when it's applied in context — alongside your biology, your nervous system, and your real life. Macros, gut health, hormones, and metabolism are tools — not moral scorecards. The Big Takeaway Empowered eating isn't about control. It's about partnership. When values guide the direction, biofeedback provides the information, and nutrition science offers the tools — food stops being the fight, and health becomes a platform instead of a pressure point.

If fat loss has ever felt harder than it should, this episode will completely change how you think about dieting.After years of coaching women through fat loss, I've learned that success isn't about magic foods or extreme plans. It's about creating the right physiological and psychological environment with food.In this episode, I break down a simple, repeatable food framework that makes fat loss easier to stick to and faster to achieve.You'll learn why hunger management is the real key to consistency and how the right food choices naturally keep calories lower without feeling restrictive.I explain how micronutrient-dense foods support your thyroid, hormones, training performance, and energy so your body actually responds to a calorie deficit.We'll walk through the best carbohydrate sources for fat loss, including why potatoes, berries, oats, and non-starchy vegetables work so well. I'll cover the most effective lean protein options to stay full, preserve muscle, and keep your metabolism strong.You'll also learn how to use fats strategically without blowing your calorie target.I share a full sample day of eating so you can see exactly how this framework looks in real life.We'll talk through easy swaps and shortcuts for busy schedules so this plan is realistic, not perfect.This approach makes your diet simpler, more measurable, and far less stressful.It keeps your body healthy, responsive, and primed for fat loss instead of fighting it.If you want a meal plan that actually works with your body and your life, this episode is for you. Time Stamps: (2:06) How Should We Eat For Fat Loss? (4:36) Keeping Hunger Manageable (9:22) Remember SHREDS For Biofeedback (12:13) Macro Sources (14:42) Metabolic Flexibility (17:52) Berries and Antioxidants (23:42) Protein Sources (29:10) Sample Meal Plan (32:32) Making Fat Loss Easier---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

In this episode, Mike talks about a January reset but not the way you might be thinking. This isn't about a typical resolution to try harder or diet more. In fact, it's the opposite. It's about finally recognizing that the old ways don't work. And what the new, smarter, and effective way looks like. ------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

On today's episode, I'm sitting down solo to break down one of the most confusing and overthought questions in fat loss right now: Do calories or macros matter more for body fat loss? If you're feeling confused by all the contradictory information on the internet when it comes to shedding body fat, today's honest conversation will help set the record straight and clarify exactly what you should be focusing on to see results. By the end of this episode, you'll walk away with clarity, confidence, and a much simpler approach to fat loss that actually feels doable in real life. You'll finally understand the role calories and macros play in fat loss — and how to hit your targets without second-guessing every bite or decision you make. WE START JAN 12TH! Join Slim Down, Eat Up HERE Grab the 30 Day Fat Loss Meal Plan HERE 1:1 Coaching with Lauren and Our Team of Dietitians: HERE To connect with Lauren, click HERE Submit your question for advice from Lauren on the show HERE Take the free Weight Loss Personality Quiz HERE Shop Our Meal Plans HERE Get Support & Personally Work With Us HERE Related Episodes:

What if the reason food feels harder than it should has less to do with discipline… and more to do with digestion? In this episode, we zoom out from calorie counting and macro math to explore the powerful — and often overlooked — role your gut microbiome plays in how your body responds to food. Your gut isn't just breaking food down; it's actively communicating with your brain, hormones, immune system, and metabolism. You'll learn why two people can eat the same meals and feel completely different — and why sustainable health starts with listening, not controlling. In this episode, we cover: Why macros are a tool, not the foundation of health How gut bacteria “interpret” calories and influence metabolism The gut–brain connection and why stress impacts digestion How inflammation and microbiome imbalance can drive cravings and plateaus A spotlight on Akkermansia muciniphila — a key bacteria linked to metabolic health, appetite regulation, and efficient calorie use Why food struggles are often biological data, not personal failure Simple shifts that support your gut without extreme rules or restriction Key takeaway: Calories aren't just counted — they're interpreted. When your gut is supported, food decisions feel clearer, calmer, and more aligned with your body's needs.

Today's episode brings in our Guest, Aram Grigorian to bring light the truth on:-Key Drivers making or breaking your physique goals-Macros, meal plans, sustainable for goals & physique success-The truth about sabotaging factors of your physique goals and the "buzz" and "blame" on cortisol, stress, inflammation's impact on your physique-Perimenopause/menopause chat regarding weight loss & physique progress-Continuing education as an athlete, coach or human- how to improve as a coach, athlete, person & the common failures with continuing education Lacey's info:My Website & Work with Me: ⁠⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠⁠Email for coaching & phone consults: laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com & fitandfaith@gmail.comAram's info:https://www.instagram.com/4weeks2thebeach/Real Coaches Summit Tickets: April 27th and 28th, 2026 https://realcoachessummit.com

Send us a textWe're wrapping up our final “Best of 2025” episode with a powerful replay from Episode 269, a Live Coaching session from inside MACROS 101. One of the reasons I'm such a believer in coaching is that it helps bridge the gap between knowledge and implementation. And often, hearing someone else get coached can spark breakthroughs you didn't know you needed. In this episode, Elise opens up about her fear of both success and failure, and how self-doubt kept holding her back. Together, we walk through how to reprogram the brain, rewrite old stories, and step into the belief of “I am enough.” As we head into a new year, this conversation is the perfect reminder that real change starts with what you believe about yourself. Let's dive in.Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/398Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok!Links:Episode 269: How To Reprogram Your Brain To Believe "I Am Enough" | Live Coaching Session

In this solo Q and A episode, I'm answering your most asked questions about how I actually support my body day to day. I walk you through my real morning routine, how I'm moving right now, why heavy lifting matters for body composition, and how I fuel workouts with protein, carbs, and whole foods without blood sugar crashes.I break down how I think about carbohydrates for different activity levels, why lifting heavy changes your nutrition needs, and how I personally cycle starches to support muscle, energy, and long term metabolic health. I also share what movement looks like in this season of life, how I fit workouts into a full schedule, and why consistency beats perfection every time.→ Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed:→ What should I eat to support heavy weight lifting?→ Do carbs help build muscle and improve workouts?→ What is the best morning routine for body composition?→ Which supplements support muscle, energy, and recovery?→ How do I fuel workouts without blood sugar crashes?Sponsored By: → WeNatal | You can use my link, https://wenatal.com/kelly, with any subscription order, to get a free one month supply of WeNatal's Omega DHA+ Fish Oil valued at $35 dollars.Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction→ 00:00:59 - Fueling Your Workout → 00:04:09 - Macros, Micros, & Sugar Load → 00:07:53 - Scheduling Your Workout → 00:11:24 - Carb Cycling → 00:15:01 - Morning Supplement Routine→ 00:22:47 - Essential Amino Acids → 00:29:12 - Magnesium Types & GI Side Effects → 00:32:55 - Occasional Supplementation Check Out Kelly:→ Instagram→ YouTube→ Facebook