Ever feel like those online calculators or AI nutrition apps just do not get it right? You are not alone. In this episode of Macros Made Easy, I explain why your macros should never be one size fits all and what happens when you finally get numbers that fit you.

I dive deep into how macros technology can completely miss the mark for real women. I explain why counting macros for beginners is about understanding your story, not copying someone else’s plan. You will learn exactly how to count macros that reflect your goals, lifestyle, and metabolism so you can stop guessing and start progressing.

When it comes to AI nutrition apps, I show how they often skip the personal details that actually matter, such as hormones, recovery, and stress. While macros technology can give you numbers, it cannot give you context. That is why counting macros for beginners requires guidance and why knowing how to count macros the right way changes everything.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why most AI nutrition apps and calculators get it wrong
• The real difference between counting macros for beginners and building a personalized plan
• How macros technology can confuse rather than clarify your goals
• Simple ways to start learning how to count macros that match your body
• What happens when you stop following the AI nutrition app and start following a real strategy

By the end, you will understand why macros technology is a helpful tool but never the full answer. I share practical steps for counting macros for beginners, how to know when it is time for a custom plan, and how to use AI nutrition apps in smarter ways that actually support progress.

👉 Listen now to learn how to count macros in a way that finally works for you. To explore more resources, check out my DIY Macros Guide, Macro Mastery Quiz, or learn about my Custom Macro Calculation.

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If you’ve ever wished macro tracking could be faster, simpler, and way less overwhelming, this episode is for you.

I’m sharing exactly how I use AI meal planning, ChatGPT meal plan prompts, and how I use an AI macro calculator to take the guesswork out of my routine without letting technology take over.

The truth is, weight loss AI tools can be an incredible tool for saving time and reducing decision fatigue. But only if you know how to use it correctly. I’ll walk you through the exact ways to make AI meal planning and ChatGPT meal plan prompts work for your real life, not against it, and how to use an AI macro calculator safely and effectively to support your goals.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why AI meal planning saves hours each week and helps you build consistent food routines
• How to use ChatGPT meal plan prompts to generate high-protein, quick-prep meals that fit your macros
• The smartest ways to use an AI macro calculator for your current goals, whether that’s maintenance, fat loss, or building muscle
• How weight loss AI tools can help you plan grocery lists, prep templates, and even travel snacks with ease
• The best way to track macros while staying accurate - including how to verify AI results like a coach
• Red flags to watch for when using AI meal planning tools so you stay in charge of the process
• Why ChatGPT meal plan prompts only work when you provide context, constraints, and real-life details
• How to pair the best way to track macros with repeatable habits that last beyond the algorithm

If you’re tired of guessing and ready to make macro tracking feel easier, this is your roadmap.

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Fall isn’t just about pumpkins and cooler weather - it’s the perfect time for a health reset. In this episode, I’ll share why fall beats January for building habits that actually stick and how you can use simple fall health tips to make your routines feel easier and more repeatable.

If you’ve been feeling off track after summer, you’re not alone. I’ll walk you through exactly how to get back on track with weight loss and energy without guilt or extremes. I’ll also show you how to get back on track with diet in a way that’s simple, realistic, and built for midlife.

Here’s what you’ll learn today:

• Why a health reset in fall is more effective than waiting until January
• Simple fall health tips that actually work in busy midlife schedules
• Real strategies for how to get back on track with weight loss before the holidays
• The Three Pillars framework: food, training, and recovery for a complete health reset
• Step-by-step guidance on how to get back on track with diet in a realistic way

If you’ve been craving a seasonal health reset, these fall health tips are your roadmap. 

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Think of me as your younger millennial sister - giving you straight talk about nutrition for women over 40, empathy, and simple health tips for women who are navigating perimenopause and menopause.

Here’s the truth: the strategies that worked in your 20s don't cut it for women in their 40’s. And that doesn’t mean you’re broken - it just means your body needs a new approach. In this episode, I’ll share what I’d tell you if we were really sisters about how to handle women’s health after 40 without frustration or confusion.

• (1:45) Why the old “eat less, move more” playbook doesn’t work for women in their 40’s - and what actually does.
• (3:15) The top myths about nutrition, exercise, and “broken metabolisms” that hold back women’s health after 40.
• (26:30) Sister-approved health tips for women that make workouts, sleep, and stress management feel doable again.
• (27:30) How millennials reframed fitness and what that means for smarter nutrition for women over 40 today.
• (29:00) Why you’re not failing - and how small shifts can completely transform life for women in their 40’s.

This episode is about unlearning old diet rules, rebuilding strength, and fueling your body so you can feel confident and energized. Whether you’re looking for health tips for women, curious about nutrition for women over 40, or just ready to make peace with women’s health after 40, you’ll find something here that clicks.

Listen now and start making midlife your strongest chapter yet.

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Think your maintenance calories are low? Think again.

If you’ve been stuck in the restrict–overeat–repeat cycle, constantly second-guessing how many calories to maintain weight, and feeling like eating more will sabotage your goals… this episode will turn everything you thought you knew upside down.

I’m diving into the truth about maintenance calories - and why yours are probably hundreds of calories higher than you think. If you’ve ever asked, “what are my maintenance calories?” or endlessly Googled a maintenance calorie calculator, this episode is your permission slip to stop fearing food and start fueling like your body actually needs. You’ll walk away with practical steps for estimating maintenance calories, plus mindset shifts to break free from the lies diet culture sold you.

Here’s what we’re covering:

• (2:30) The “eat less, get more” lie: what if the real problem is that you’re under-estimating maintenance calories most of the time?
• (5:00) 3 common mistakes that sabotage your fat loss without you knowing.
• (5:50) The weekday/weekend pendulum that keeps you stuck: how you can feel disciplined Monday–Friday but still not hit your maintenance calories without realizing it.
• (13:25) Signs that your maintenance calories are higher than you think.
• (23:30) A simple method to stop asking, “what are my maintenance calories?” and start using real data to find how many calories to maintain weight.

We’ll talk through how estimating maintenance calories based on your lifestyle, tracking honestly, and prioritizing protein can shift everything - from your energy to your metabolism to your results.

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Struggling to hit your daily protein goal? You're not alone - and it doesn’t have to be so hard.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the real-life, sustainable strategies I teach my clients (and use myself!) to consistently increase protein intake - without eating chicken breast five times a day. If you’ve ever felt frustrated trying to figure out how to increase protein intake, this is your roadmap.

Whether you're brand new to macros or you’ve been tracking for a while but still feel like hitting your protein goal is a daily uphill battle, these habits will change the game. I’m sharing my top 3 proven habits that make it easier to increase protein intake without overthinking it. 

And we’re not just talking general tips like “eat more protein.” I’ll show you easy ways to get protein that actually fit into your life - no complicated recipes, expensive supplements, or rigid rules required. You’ll learn how to reach protein goals with less stress and more flexibility, no matter what season of life you’re in.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

• (03:15) The #1 breakfast habit that sets you up for a strong day and makes hitting your protein goal feel effortless
• (05:30) The biggest mistake people make when planning meals - and the simple mindset shift that will increase protein intake without tracking everything
• (08:45) Snacks that sabotage your protein goal and how to create a go-to list of easy ways to get protein even on your busiest days
• (11:00) What you must know about how to reach protein goals on a plant-based diet, especially in midlife
• (14:10) A bonus strategy that helps you hit your protein goal even if you’re vegetarian, perimenopausal, or just not a big fan of meat

If you're serious about your goals - whether it's fat loss, body composition, or just feeling better in your body - these habits will help you finally figure out how to increase protein intake consistently.

You’ll walk away with easy ways to get protein, realistic strategies for how to reach protein goals, and the confidence to finally nail your protein goal every single day.

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If you’ve ever felt like you're doing “everything right” in a fat loss phase and still not seeing results - you’re not alone. I’ve made some of the same weight loss mistakes myself.

In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest fat loss mistakes I made during my very first intentional cut, and what I’ve learned (both as a registered dietitian and as a real person) about the best way to lose weight sustainably.

You’ll walk away with a better understanding of the fat loss habits that support real results, how to avoid the mental traps of diet culture, and how to know when it’s time to change course - not quit entirely.

This episode will help you get unstuck and build smarter fat loss habits that actually stick.

I’ll walk you through:

 • (1:45) The fat loss habits that I did right my first time around - and then exactly where it all started to go wrong

• (3:30) One of the most common weight loss mistakes with the scale - and how I coach clients differently now

• (6:15) How staying in a deficit too long stalled progress - and the truth about the best way to lose weight over time

• (10:00) Why leaning on “diet foods” backfired during my fat loss phase and what satisfying, protein-forward meals look like now

• (13:30) How skipping a reverse diet can undo progress - and the fat loss habits I always build in from the start

• (24:30) 5 core strategies I use with every client to avoid weight loss mistakes and set up for success

If you’ve been spinning your wheels, it might not be about willpower - it could be that you’re stuck in outdated strategies that don’t reflect the best way to lose weight in a sustainable, realistic way.

Hit play to learn what I’d never do again, how I coach fat loss differently now, and what you can change today to feel more confident in your process.

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Wondering if working with a nutrition coach is really worth it? 

This episode is your no-pressure guide to deciding if nutrition coaching is the right next step - or if you’re better off sticking to the DIY route.

In this episode I’m saying something you don’t usually hear from coaches: not everyone needs a nutrition coach. For real.

I’ll walk you through the most common reasons women say they’re not ready for online nutrition coaching - and we’ll unpack what’s really behind those hesitations. Whether it’s the fear of failure, a past bad experience with an online nutrition coach, or the belief that you “should” be able to do it yourself, I’ll help you see what’s holding you back and whether now’s the time for more support.

And if you’ve ever Googled “what does a nutrition coach do” or wondered if a nutrition coach for weight loss could help you stop spinning your wheels, I made this episode for you.

Here’s what I cover in this episode:

• (4:00)  -  The one mindset shift that turns “imperfect timing” into the perfect time to work with a nutrition coach
• (6:25)  -  Why you don’t need to be perfect at tracking macros - and how an online nutrition coach can help you simplify the process
• (8:45)  -  If you’ve ever quit a program over supplement pressure, this is how my approach to nutrition coaching is different
• (11:15)  -  Why meal plans feel safe - and why learning to build your own meals with an online nutrition coach gives you true freedom
• (13:45)  -  What’s really behind the “I should be able to do it on my own” mindset - and how support can be a growth strategy, not a failure

If you’ve been thinking about hiring a nutrition coach for weight loss but you’re unsure if now is the right time, this episode will give you clarity, perspective, and permission to take the next step - or not.

And if you’re looking for a nutrition coaching program that meets you where you are - without shame, pressure, or perfection - join the waitlist for Eat to Lean. It’s everything you need from an online nutrition coaching experience, built for real life and real results.

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Struggling with perimenopause weight loss and wondering why what used to work just isn’t cutting it anymore? You’re not alone - and you’re definitely not broken.

In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 mistakes that make perimenopause weight loss harder than it needs to be - and more importantly, what to do instead. If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you in your 40s or 50s, this episode is your roadmap back to progress, confidence, and clarity.

We’ll talk about why extreme restriction, cardio-only routines, and scale obsession are actually stalling your goals - and what truly works when it comes to how to lose weight during perimenopause. Whether you’re dealing with perimenopause weight gain, frustrated with your results, or just plain confused by the mixed messages out there, I’ve got your back.

If you’ve been searching for the best macros for perimenopause weight loss, this is the episode that breaks it all down - without the gimmicks.

Here’s what I cover:

• (6:20) The #1 mindset shift that could transform how you think about perimenopause weight loss - and why “eating less” is the wrong goal
• (10:00) Why quick fixes backfire in perimenopause - and how consistency (not chaos) changes everything
• (13:20) The sneaky way alcohol might be contributing to perimenopause weight gain, even if you’re “just having one glass”
• (17:00) Think cardio is enough? Think again. The muscle-building truth about the best macros for perimenopause weight loss
• (20:30) How to stop letting the scale ruin your day - and what progress really looks like for perimenopause weight loss
• (23:40) The bonus mistake that nobody talks about: how unmanaged stress is silently fueling perimenopause weight gain

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel clearer, more empowered, and way less overwhelmed about what your body needs in this new chapter.

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If tracking macros feels like a rollercoaster - on track one week, totally off the next - you’re not alone. 

In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why that’s happening and how to fix it so you can finally build consistency without needing to be perfect. 

Whether you're trying to master how to track macros, or you're just frustrated that tracking macros to lose weight isn't working the way you hoped, this episode will help you shift from frustration to confidence. Whether you're a chronic under-eater, overthinker, or just tired of asking "how to calculate my macros" every other week, you’ll get something valuable here.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• (0:00) Why “macro annoyed” might be your current stage - and what to do instead to make tracking macros actually stick
• (1:50) The 5 root causes of inconsistent tracking - including the sneaky mistake most people don’t realize they’re making when tracking macros to lose weight
• (7:23) My favorite mindset and behavior shifts that make tracking macros to lose weight feel easier (and less obsessive)
• (8:15) Real client stories that show exactly how small shifts in your strategy (like prioritizing protein) can change everything
• (13:45) Why your definition of "consistency" might be sabotaging you - and how to reframe it using patterns, priorities, and frequency

Listen to the full episode now to stop spinning your wheels and start feeling confident with how to track macros in real life!

And if you’re ready for extra guidance on your tracking macros journey, take the free Macro Mastery Quiz (linked in the show notes) or join us in Eat to Lean where I’ll help you answer “how to calculate my macros” once and for all. 

Because you deserve to feel strong, fueled, and free - without obsessing over every gram.

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