The Stay Fit Mom Podcast

Krista and Tracy open the Stay Fit Mom podcast by catching up on life before a “favorite things” holiday episode. Tracy shares experiencing their first Florida hurricane, Krista recaps a Nashville trip including Franklin. They discuss teen driving and using Life360, plus Krista’s family buying a Tesla. Holiday favorites include Thanksgiving and Christmas traditions, favorite movies, memorable gifts, and some favorite product purchases and recipes from 2026.

On this episode, Tracy interviews local McDonald’s owner David Costa Jr., who has been in the business since age 23 and now operates 19 restaurants with his father. They discuss an unusual partnership in which David offered to pay for Stay Fit Mom macro coaching for any managers who chose to participate, emphasizing the program was based on effort and adherence rather than weight-loss results. Some participants lost 25+ pounds and reported life-changing mindset and health improvements. David explains the goal is 360-degree employee support—helping staff thrive at home and work—while reinforcing a balanced lifestyle where fast food can fit in moderation. He also shares upcoming projects including a new Panama City Beach location, a leadership book about getting “unstuck,” and his wife’s Costa Union Club concept.

Tracy sits down with Maria Beach, a Marek Health nurse practitioner, to talk about why women need to stop guessing about their health and start advocating for answers. They cover comprehensive lab work, why “normal” results don’t always tell the whole story, thyroid health, perimenopause and HRT, GLP-1s, supplements, common deficiencies, creatine, stress, and more. Maria shares practical insight on using both lab results and symptoms to better understand your health and make informed decisions.

The Stay Fit Mom Hormone Panel: Comprehensive hormone and wellness testing + a personalized review with a Marek Health coach.

Krista and Tracy kick off the Stay Fit Mom podcast by catching up on summer highlights, including river floating, Huntington Beach camping with “702 Sips,” visitors, and trying new workouts like Pilates reformer. They discuss getting back on track with nutrition after summer and share quick meal ideas and family favorites. They also talk about parenting and teen milestones plus humorous “hot mess” moments. The episode’s main focus is the six-week Back to School Challenge, offering macro tracking or habit focus, a $25 entry with a private Facebook group, weekly mini-challenges and prizes, optional bundles with custom macros, cookbooks, and a new six-week Stronger at-home program, plus transformation-based cash prizes and an optional step bet; registration closes September 25.

Back to School Challenge Registration

Coconut Chicken Curry

Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

Sesame Orange Chicken

Cheesy Sausage Biscuits

Animal Style Burger Bowls

Stay Fit Mom Cookbooks

Monthly Macro Meals

In this episode, Tracy sits down with fellow mom and entrepreneur Chelsea Cunningham to talk motherhood, business, discipline, and having the courage to bring an idea to life. Chelsea shares her journey from middle school teacher to entrepreneur, why she keeps coming back to 75 Hard, and how she creates space for big goals while raising a family.

They also dive into Chelsea’s children’s book, The Adventures of Postal Penny, created to help bring back the lost art of letter writing and foster meaningful connection between generations. Chelsea shares the process of turning an idea into a published book, overcoming self-doubt, learning to delegate, and building something meaningful alongside her kids.

On this episode of The Stay Fit Mom podcast, Tracy interviews registered dietitian Coach Emily, about her personal struggle with fatigue, moodiness, belly weight gain, cravings, and a long-term weight-loss plateau after four pregnancies (three with gestational diabetes), high stress, and possibly moving from postpartum into perimenopause with insulin resistance. They explain glucose spikes and how frequent prolonged spikes can affect energy, mood, cravings, sleep, and metabolic health. Emily shares why she shifted from macro tracking to a habits approach and began using an over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor to get real-time data. Her transformation is incredible!

On this episode of the Stay Fit Mom Podcast, Tracy welcomes back Dr. Jake to discuss the foundations of lifelong health. They dive into why sleep, nutrition, daily movement, and improving your VO₂ max are some of the most powerful ways to reduce disease risk and live longer. They also cover practical ways to build fitness, the importance of strength training and walking, and simple nutrition habits that support long-term health—proving it's never too late to start, even after menopause.

On this episode of Stay Fit Mom podcast, Tracy interviews Coach Cassie (Krista’s sister), a Stay Fit Mom coach since 2020, mom of three, and an OBGYN ultrasound tech, about her health journey with macros, CrossFit, Hashimoto’s/hypothyroidism, and lupus (SLE). Cassie explains how autoimmune disease and chronic inflammation led to slow weight-loss progress despite consistent macro tracking, and shares her mindset shift that time will pass anyway. Cassie discusses why she initially resisted GLP-1s, how her rheumatologist supported it, and how GLP-1s reduced food noise and helped inflammation while she still tracks macros, emphasizing “macros before meds.” She also shares observations from women’s health about gaps in nutrition and hormone education, and ends with favorite book recommendations.

Season 4 is here! Tracy and Krista catch up on everything that’s happened since February—from life updates, summer adventures, and their latest Stay Fit Mom retreat to new recurring podcast segments you’ll hear all season. They also share the biggest health discoveries from their recent bloodwork, how personalized treatment has changed how they feel, and why they’re passionate about helping other women move beyond “normal” and pursue optimal health. Plus, they introduce an exciting new partnership that makes comprehensive lab testing and expert care accessible nationwide.

In the Season 3 finale of the Stay Fit Mom podcast, Krista and Tracy reflect on their health journeys as they approach 40—sharing what they’d do differently, what they’d keep the same, and the small, consistent habits that truly moved the needle. From overcomplicated dieting to lifting weights, hormones, sleep, and accountability, they wrap the season with honest lessons and hopeful perspective for the next decade.