MacroHabits Podcast

My bestie Lexi is back on the pod!! We’re catching you up on everything going on from wedding weekend festivities, dating updates, funny stories, and some highs and lows from the past few weeks. Then we dive into your submissions and answer some juicy questions on:

 

• Body dysmorphia, SkinnyTok, and healing your relationship with food

 

• Feeling like you’ll never find your person after a breakup

 

• Navigating passive-aggressive friendships and jealousy

 

• Moving in with your boyfriend while still prioritizing your goals

 

• Confidence & growth

 

ENJOY xx

Unsure where to start?:  MacroHabits | Get Started (https://www.macrohabits.com/get-started)

 

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In this episode, I’m joined by my Head Coach Tay of the 12 week 1:1 program who shares her personal transformation from chronic dieting to fueling her body properly. We break down how she gradually increased her calories from around 1,000 calories to over 2,000 calories per day, improved her relationship with food, built more muscle, increased her energy, and completely transformed her physique. 

LINKS:

12 week 1:1 coaching form: (https://www.macrohabits.com/application)

Unsure where to start?:  MacroHabits | Get Started (https://www.macrohabits.com/get-started)

Workout Subscription! 7 Day Free Trial: https://my.playbookapp.io/hannah-pointer/checkout?promo=MACROHABITS

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0:00 – “Episode Overview & Coach Tay Introduction”

3:15 – The 1,000-Calorie Starting Point

8:40 – Signs She Was Severely Under-Eating

14:05 – Why Eating Less Was Holding Progress Back

19:30 – Increasing Calories Without Gaining Excess Fat

25:00 – Reverse Dieting & Metabolism Explained

30:20 – Training, Recovery & Performance Improvements

36:10 – The Mental Side of Eating More Food

41:45 – Body Composition Changes & Physique Results

47:20 – Common Fat-Loss Mistakes Women Make

53:10 – Building a Sustainable Relationship With Food

59:00 – Final Takeaways & Advice for Women Looking to Transform Their Physique

TGIF BABES! In this week’s episode I sit down with Kayleigh Christina, co-founder of CLEARSTEM, to talk all things acne, Accutane, skincare, hormones, and what it really takes to achieve clear skin. We dive into the biggest misconceptions about acne, how hormones, gut health, stress, and nutrition can impact your skin, and why some of the products marketed as “healthy” may actually be making breakouts worse. Kayleigh also shares the story behind her acne journey, building CLEARSTEM, and the science-backed approach they use to help people heal acne without compromising long-term skin health.

 

LINKS:

 

Code ‘MACROHABITS’ for 15% off any CLEARSTEM products: https://clearstem.com/

 

Unsure where to start?:  MacroHabits | Get Started (https://www.macrohabits.com/get-started)

 

BOOKING FOR JUNE! 12 week 1:1 coaching form: MacroHabits | 1:1 Coaching (https://www.macrohabits.com/1-1-coaching)

 

Workout Subscription! 7 Day Free Trial: https://my.playbookapp.io/hannah-pointer/checkout?promo=MACROHABITS

 

Fav Electrolytes: https://www.pwdrs.com/products/electrolytes-pwdr (code: “MACROHABITS”)

 

0:00 – “Episode Overview & What’s Been Going On”

4:45 – Life Updates & Recent Reflections

10:20 – The Main Topic: Why This Matters

16:05 – Common Mistakes & Misconceptions

22:10 – Personal Experience & Lessons Learned

28:40 – Strategies That Have Worked Best for Me

35:05 – Challenges, Setbacks & Adjustments

41:30 – Habits That Create Long-Term Success

48:15 – Mindset Shifts That Change Everything

55:10 – Questions, Insights & Practical Takeaways

1:02:20 – Advice for Anyone in a Similar Position

1:10:05 – Final Thoughts, Reflections & Closing Remarks

Happy Friday gals!! In this episode, I’m breaking down the 10 biggest fat loss mistakes I made in my 20’s… the ones that kept me stuck, frustrated, bloated, under-eating, over-training, and constantly feeling like I had to “start over Monday.” If you feel like you’re doing “everything right” but still not seeing results, this episode will help you zoom out, simplify your approach, and finally understand what actually moves the needle for sustainable fat loss. 

LINKS:

Unsure where to start?:  MacroHabits | Get Started (https://www.macrohabits.com/get-started)

BOOKING FOR JUNE! 12 week 1:1 coaching form: MacroHabits | 1:1 Coaching (https://www.macrohabits.com/1-1-coaching)

Workout Subscription! 7 Day Free Trial: https://my.playbookapp.io/hannah-pointer/checkout?promo=MACROHABITS

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Luteal phase episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/macrohabits-podcast/id1845155084?i=1000751915595

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0:00 – “Episode 35 Overview & Opening Thoughts”

2:10 – Life Update & What’s Been Top of Mind

5:55 – The Main Topic Explained

10:15 – Common Misconceptions & What People Get Wrong

14:40 – Personal Experience & Lessons Learned

19:05 – Practical Strategies That Actually Work

23:30 – Challenges, Setbacks & Adjustments

28:00 – Habits That Make the Biggest Difference

32:25 – Mindset, Discipline & Long-Term Success

37:00 – Questions, Insights & Key Takeaways

41:30 – Advice for Anyone Facing Similar Challenges

45:20 – Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks

This week, I’m joined by Lauren Papanos from Functional Fueling to talk about the side of fat loss that so many women overlook: hormone health, metabolic function, thyroid health, & properly fueling your body. We dive into the effects of under-eating, chronic dieting, hormone imbalances, thyroid health, metabolic function, food noise, the optimal workout split, inflammation, energy levels, and why “healthy habits” can sometimes backfire. There are so many amazing nuggets of wisdom in this episode! I hope you guys enjoy this & have some tangible takeaways you can apply to your life 🖤

LINKS:

Unsure where to start?:  MacroHabits | Get Started (https://www.macrohabits.com/get-started)

BOOKING FOR JUNE! 12 week 1:1 coaching form: MacroHabits | 1:1 Coaching (https://www.macrohabits.com/1-1-coaching)

Workout Subscription! 7 Day Free Trial: https://my.playbookapp.io/hannah-pointer/checkout?promo=MACROHABITS

Lauren Papanos: https://www.instagram.com/functional.fueling

Fav Electrolytes: https://www.pwdrs.com/products/electrolytes-pwdr (code: “MACROHABITS”)

0:00 – Intro & Episode Overview

2:06 – Introducing the Topic: Fat Loss, Hormones & Metabolism

5:48 – Meet Lauren Papanos & Her Background

9:22 – Why Fat Loss Is Different for Women

13:10 – Hormones 101: What Actually Matters

17:42 – Thyroid Function & Metabolism Explained

22:18 – Common Symptoms Women Overlook

26:55 – Dieting Mistakes That Backfire

31:40 – Metabolism Myths vs Reality

36:12 – Stress, Cortisol & Weight Retention

40:45 – Practical Nutrition & Lifestyle Shifts

45:28 – Training, Recovery & Energy Balance

50:06 – Fixing Your Metabolism the Right Way

54:33 – Long-Term Fat Loss vs Quick Fixes

59:10 – What Most Coaches Get Wrong

63:48 – Advice for Women Struggling Right Now

67:05 – Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways

70:02 – Outro & Closing