In this week's episode, I am putting on my coaching hat and breaking down macronutrients and everything you need to know to get started with tracking, advance your tracking, or just expand your knowledge around macros. 

00:00 Understanding Macros: The Basics
02:35 Aligning Nutrition with Goals
04:50 The Importance of Protein
07:28 Portion Control and Mindful Eating
09:23 Common Challenges in Macro Tracking
11:29 The Role of Macronutrients
13:57 Avoiding Common Macro Mistakes
15:56 Understanding Protein and Meal Planning
18:50 Strategies for Effective Macro Tracking
24:39 First Steps in Macro Tracking
28:15 Mindset Shift: Using Macros as a Tool

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Summary

In this episode, Kayla Durck discusses the importance of mindset in keeping promises to oneself and building confidence. She emphasizes the need for realistic goal setting, structure, and actionable steps to create lasting habits. The conversation explores the significance of self-trust and offers a three-step process to help listeners rebuild their confidence and achieve their goals.

Takeaways

• Your mindset is the foundation for keeping promises to yourself.
• Building confidence is essential for taking action.
• Unrealistic goals can lead to frustration and lack of clarity.
• Success requires time, strategy, and structure.
• Focus on small, actionable steps to build habits.
• Tracking your progress publicly can enhance accountability.
• Creating a routine helps anchor your habits.
• Start with minimum goals to avoid burnout.
• Review and refine your actions weekly for improvement.
• Confidence in one area can positively impact other areas of your life.

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If you’ve been eating “healthy” but still not seeing the results you want.

In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to eat for fat loss and toning without being restrictive, cutting carbs, or following another restrictive plan.

 You’ll learn how to build a balanced plate that supports your metabolism, keeps you satisfied, and actually fits your lifestyle.

Learn about knowing what to eat, when to eat, and how to plan meals that make staying consistent feel effortless.

In this episode, I’ll cover:

• What to focus on nutritionally if your goal is to lose fat and get toned
• How to build a balanced plate (without counting a single macro)
• The ideal mix of protein, carbs, and fats for energy and results
• How to plan meals for the week without overwhelm
• Why “boring consistency” is the secret to real transformation

You don’t need a perfect plan; you need a system you can repeat.

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In today's episode, we're diving into creating your 3 anchor routines for a successful winter arc and locking in before the new year. 

These 3 routines are ones that you should be able to complete 4 weeks out of the month, not 1 week out of the month perfectly. That means you need to have a solid routine that will allow you to show up, whether you have 10 minutes or 2 hours. 

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In today's episode, we're diving into the foundations of locking in this winter and what areas of your fitness, health, and nutrition you should really be focusing on if you want to see results. Plus, we dive into how you can audit your habits and expand into better habits to accelerate your results. 

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In today's episode, we dive into your nutrition and ways to apply an effective staple, meal, or ingredient prep to fit your lifestyle.  We chat about the essentials when it comes to your nutrition as a whole and why you need to plan ahead to reach your goals. 

I also answer all your questions from the IG q&a box around meal prep and nutrition!

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In today's episode, I'll be sharing how to adjust your habits and areas to focus on to lock in October-December and reach your goals this winter! I talk about how to get more consistent with your daily routines, adjusting your focus from motivation to consistency, and how to apply simple habits to your nutrition to stay consistent. 

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In today's episode, we're talking about creating a fitness and nutrition routine that fits your lifestyle, especially when you're busy. We chat all about how to make quick meals, quality over quantity in workouts, and making your habits repeatable and systemized. 

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In today’s episode of Balance and Barbells, I’m breaking down one of the most misunderstood goals in fitness: body recomposition.

Recomp, building muscle while losing fat, is possible, but it doesn’t happen with quick fixes, crash diets, or endless cardio. It takes a smart training plan, the right fueling strategy, and enough patience to let your body actually adapt.

Inside this episode, I’ll cover:

• What body recomposition really means and how it’s different from traditional “weight loss”
• How to structure your training for strength and muscle growth
• The role of protein, carbs, and fats when your goal is to burn fat and build muscle at the same time
• Why recomposition often takes longer than you expect — and how to set realistic goals
• How to avoid the quick-fix trap and stay consistent long enough to actually see results

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In this episode we are putting it all together. You will learn how to identify your biggest struggle, choose one action step that makes sense for your lifestyle, and commit to a change that actually lasts. This episode is about turning everything from the Transformation Roadmap into a plan that is clear, simple, and realistic for you.

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