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Most women are chasing weight loss—when what they actually want is fat loss. In this episode of The Macro Hour, we break down the critical difference between losing weight and losing body fat—and why misunderstanding the two keeps so many women stuck. We unpack what the scale actually measures (and what it doesn’t), why aggressive dieting leads to muscle loss instead of fat loss, and how that cycle slows your metabolism and leaves you feeling frustrated and exhausted. You’ll learn why building and preserving lean muscle is the key to changing how your body looks, functions, and feels—and how to track real progress beyond the scale using strength, body composition, energy, and recovery. If the number on the scale has been running your decisions, this episode will change how you measure success. Click To Watch A Free Macro Training Click To Apply For Our Programs If you've got a story about how The Macro Hour Podcast has positively impacted your life, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out this short form for a chance to be featured! Wanna collaborate with WarriorBabe? Click HERE! Follow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials: WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Nikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Welcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-bullshit, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love and heart to help you reach your goals.

In this episode of The Macro Hour, WarriorBabe Laura shares what happened when her body stopped responding to cardio, calorie cutting, and restrictive programs in her late 40s. As an occupational therapist, she watched her strength, balance, and confidence decline—until she realized something had to change. Laura opens up about finding WarriorBabe, learning how to lift weights, fuel her body with enough protein, and follow a sustainable macro-based approach. The result wasn’t just weight loss—it was a complete shift in body composition, confidence, and strength. This episode is a powerful reminder that perimenopause doesn’t mean getting weaker—and that it’s never too late to take your health back. Click To Watch A Free Macro Training Click To Apply For Our Programs If you've got a story about how The Macro Hour Podcast has positively impacted your life, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out this short form for a chance to be featured! Wanna collaborate with WarriorBabe? Click HERE! Follow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials: WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Nikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Welcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-bullshit, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love and heart to help you reach your goals.

The scale has ruined more women’s progress than almost anything else — and in this episode, Nikkiey explains why. The scale doesn’t measure fat loss. It measures total body mass, which includes water retention, glycogen, inflammation, stress, hormonal shifts, sleep, soreness, digestion, and more. That’s why it can go up when you’re doing everything right, stay the same while your body is changing, or drop for the wrong reasons. In this episode, Nikkiey breaks down what the scale actually reflects, why it’s one of the most misunderstood tools in a fitness journey, and how to stop letting it dictate your confidence, motivation, and decisions. Click To Watch A Free Macro Training Click To Apply For Our Programs If you've got a story about how The Macro Hour Podcast has positively impacted your life, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out this short form for a chance to be featured! Wanna collaborate with WarriorBabe? Click HERE! Follow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials: WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Nikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Welcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-bullshit, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love and heart to help you reach your goals.

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott sits down with WarriorBabe Krista to break down how she lost 18 pounds and completely transformed her body at 40. After years of feeling stuck despite eating better and staying active, Krista shares what finally clicked, the changes that actually mattered, and how learning to work with her hormones—rather than fighting them—changed everything. If you’re over 40 and frustrated by slow or nonexistent progress, this episode will show you what truly moves the needle and how you can apply the same approach to your own journey. Click To Watch A Free Macro Training Click To Apply For Our Programs If you've got a story about how The Macro Hour Podcast has positively impacted your life, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out this short form for a chance to be featured! Wanna collaborate with WarriorBabe? Click HERE! Follow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials: WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Nikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Welcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-bullshit, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love and heart to help you reach your goals.

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott breaks down why protein is the most overlooked—and most important—macronutrient for women. If you’ve been eating low-calorie and staying consistent but still not seeing results, protein may be the missing piece. Nikkiey explains why protein is a women’s health issue—not a bodybuilding trend—and how it impacts hormones, metabolism, cravings, energy, sleep, body composition, and aging. She breaks down why under-eating protein leads to stalled fat loss, muscle loss, and constant hunger, while debunking common protein myths. You’ll also learn how much protein women actually need, why it becomes non-negotiable after 35, and simple ways to increase your intake without overwhelm. Click To Watch A Free Macro Training Click To Apply For Our Programs If you've got a story about how The Macro Hour Podcast has positively impacted your life, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out this short form for a chance to be featured! Wanna collaborate with WarriorBabe? Click HERE! Follow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials: WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Nikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Welcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-bullshit, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love and heart to help you reach your goals.

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott sits down with Scott Chaverri, Founder and CEO of Mito Red Light, to break down how red light therapy supports energy, recovery, sleep, and overall health. Scott shares his personal journey into red light therapy, the role mitochondria play in cellular energy, and how red and near-infrared light can improve sleep quality, melatonin production, skin and hair health, hormone balance, and recovery. They also explore the impact of blue light on circadian rhythm, why modern lighting can disrupt our biology, and what to look for when choosing a high-quality red light device. Whether you’re new to red light therapy or already using it, this conversation will help you understand how it works, why it matters, and how to use it effectively to support long-term health. To learn more about Scott Chaverri and explore Mito Red Light’s products, head to www.mitoredlight.com and follow them on Instagram: @mitoredlightofficial Click To Watch A Free Macro Training Click To Apply For Our Programs If you've got a story about how The Macro Hour Podcast has positively impacted your life, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out this short form for a chance to be featured! Wanna collaborate with WarriorBabe? Click HERE! Follow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials: WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Nikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Welcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-b******t, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love and heart to help you reach your goals.

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott sits down with WarriorBabe Nicole to unpack a transformation that didn’t come from doing more—but from finally doing the right things. For years, Nicole was consistent, disciplined, and following all the advice she was given… yet her body wouldn’t change. In just five months, everything shifted. Together, they break down what was keeping her stuck, what finally clicked, and the specific changes that allowed her to see real progress after 40. If you’ve been showing up, staying consistent, and still feeling frustrated by stalled results, this conversation will help you understand why progress wasn’t happening—and what actually works when nothing else seems to. Click To Watch A Free Macro Training Click To Apply For Our Programs If you've got a story about how The Macro Hour Podcast has positively impacted your life, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out this short form for a chance to be featured! Wanna collaborate with WarriorBabe? Click HERE! Follow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials: WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Nikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Welcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-bullshit, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love and heart to help you reach your goals.

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott explains why so many women quit their fitness journey right before results are about to happen. She breaks down the often-misunderstood middle phase of transformation—the stage where progress feels slow, uncomfortable, and unclear, even though important changes are happening beneath the surface. From internal fat loss and hormonal shifts to rebuilding trust with food, Nikkiey explains why a stalled scale doesn’t mean things aren’t working. If you’ve ever felt tempted to start over because results weren’t showing fast enough, this episode will help you stay consistent, trust the process, and keep moving forward—because finishing is what creates real change. Click To Watch A Free Macro Training Click To Apply For Our Programs If you've got a story about how The Macro Hour Podcast has positively impacted your life, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out this short form for a chance to be featured! Wanna collaborate with WarriorBabe? Click HERE! Follow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials: WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Nikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Welcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-bullshit, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love and heart to help you reach your goals.

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott steps beyond macros and workouts to share the real reason why WarriorBabe exists. This conversation is for the woman who feels stuck despite doing everything “right.” Nikkiey breaks down why the issue was never discipline or weight loss—but quick fixes, extremes, and a lack of understanding around how the body actually works. She explains why learning to work with your body changes everything, and how real progress comes from sustainable habits, not perfection. This episode also shares the bigger vision behind WarriorBabe: breaking generational patterns around food, fitness, and self-worth to create lasting, life-changing health. Click To Watch A Free Macro Training Click To Apply For Our Programs If you've got a story about how The Macro Hour Podcast has positively impacted your life, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out this short form for a chance to be featured! Wanna collaborate with WarriorBabe? Click HERE! Follow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials: WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Nikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Welcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-bullshit, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love and heart to help you reach your goals.

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey breaks down what it really takes to build momentum going into 2026 — and why it has nothing to do with motivation or trying to change everything at once. Real momentum comes from alignment, self-trust, and consistent action…especially when things feel uncertain or uncomfortable. You’ll learn why so many women lose steam after a few weeks, how fitness becomes the training ground for discipline and confidence, and the simple three-step process to create lasting momentum: get clear on what you want, pair vision with action, and release control while staying consistent. If you’re ready to stop restarting and finally follow through on the promises you make to yourself, this episode will help you simplify, align, and move into the new year with real momentum. Click To Watch A Free Macro Training Click To Apply For Our Programs If you've got a story about how The Macro Hour Podcast has positively impacted your life, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out this short form for a chance to be featured! Wanna collaborate with WarriorBabe? Click HERE! Follow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials: WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Nikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Welcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-b******t, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love and heart to help you reach your goals.

In this episode of The Macro Hour, we’re closing out the year by revisiting the conversations you loved most. We pulled the top clips from our most-downloaded episodes of 2025—featuring powerful insights from Dr. Stacy Sims, Alicia Erickson, Dr. Jolene Brighten, and Alexandrea Elman. From women’s hormones and training through life transitions, to redefining midlife strength, understanding your body on a deeper level, and creating a healthier relationship with food and self-care—this episode brings together some of the most impactful moments from the voices that resonated with you the most this year. Whether you’re new to the show or reflecting on the journey with us, this mash-up is packed with mindset shifts, actionable wisdom, and real-life empowerment to carry with you into the year ahead. Click To Watch A Free Macro Training Click To Apply For Our Programs If you've got a story about how The Macro Hour Podcast has positively impacted your life, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out this short form for a chance to be featured! Wanna collaborate with WarriorBabe? Click HERE! Follow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials: WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Nikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Welcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-bullshit, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love and heart to help you reach your goals.

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott sits down with WarriorBabe Shannon to talk about how years of doing “all the right things” — eating less, training harder, and working out seven days a week — left her exhausted, frustrated, and stuck in a cycle that wasn’t serving her body. Through WarriorBabe, Shannon learned how to properly fuel herself, train smarter (not harder), and finally build a sustainable routine that supported real strength, confidence, and peace with food. She opens up about letting go of the all-or-nothing mindset, rebuilding her metabolism, and learning to truly trust her body again — proof that it’s never too late to create lasting change. Click To Watch A Free Macro Training Click To Apply For Our Programs If you've got a story about how The Macro Hour Podcast has positively impacted your life, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out this short form for a chance to be featured! Wanna collaborate with WarriorBabe? Click HERE! Follow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials: WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Nikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Welcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-b******t, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love and heart to help you reach your goals.

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey brings together her most valuable insights on New Year’s resolutions, self-trust, and what it really means to keep the promises you make to yourself. This mash-up conversation breaks down why so many resolutions fade — and how to create change that actually lasts. From building habits you can live with to redefining discipline as self-respect, this episode will help you strengthen your follow-through, rebuild confidence with yourself, and step into the version of you who shows up — long after the New Year motivation fades. If you’re ready to stop quitting on yourself and start creating real momentum, this one’s for you. Click To Watch A Free Macro Training Click To Apply For Our Programs If you've got a story about how The Macro Hour Podcast has positively impacted your life, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out this short form for a chance to be featured! Wanna collaborate with WarriorBabe? Click HERE! Follow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials: WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Nikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Welcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-b******t, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love and heart to help you reach your goals.

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey shares the powerful story of Peggy, who chose to rebuild her body and reclaim her strength at 70 years old. You’ll hear how small, intentional changes helped her gain strength, improve mobility, and feel confident in her body again—without extreme workouts, restriction, or complicated routines. This conversation breaks down what actually matters when it comes to longevity, resilience, and feeling capable as you age. If you’ve ever felt like you missed your chance, waited too long, or believed meaningful change wasn’t possible anymore, this episode is a reminder that it’s never too late to start—and that sustainable progress is built through consistency, not extremes. Click To Watch A Free Macro Training Click To Apply For Our Programs If you've got a story about how The Macro Hour Podcast has positively impacted your life, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out this short form for a chance to be featured! Wanna collaborate with WarriorBabe? Click HERE! Follow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials: WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Nikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Welcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-b******t, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love and heart to help you reach your goals.

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey brings together her most valuable advice on navigating holiday food and cravings—all in one place. From handling social events to building a more sustainable, balanced approach to eating, this mash-up conversation will help you move through the season with confidence and flexibility. Whether you’re worried about overeating, feeling out of control around certain foods, or simply want to enjoy the season without stress, this episode is here to help you trust yourself around food and feel good in your body—while still enjoying the holidays. Click To Watch A Free Macro Training Click To Apply For Our Programs If you've got a story about how The Macro Hour Podcast has positively impacted your life, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out this short form for a chance to be featured! Wanna collaborate with WarriorBabe? Click HERE! Follow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials: WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Nikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Welcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-b******t, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love and heart to help you reach your goals.