MacroHabits Podcast

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)

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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

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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

TGIF ❤️‍🔥 In this Q&A episode, I’m answering your questions on everything from fat loss tips and macros to GLP-1s, intermittent fasting, sobriety, plastic surgery, dating, and all the life stuff in between. We’re getting into how to approach fat loss without extremes, what to focus on if you’re using a GLP-1, whether fasting actually helps, how sobriety can impact your goals, and my thoughts on body confidence, procedures, and navigating dating while still prioritizing yourself.

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

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

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0:00 – Intro & Episode Kickoff

2:12 – What This Episode Is About

6:05 – Recent Life Updates & Where I’ve Been

10:48 – Biggest Changes Lately

15:22 – Challenges I’ve Been Dealing With

20:06 – Mindset Shifts & What I’ve Learned

24:58 – What’s Been Working for Me

30:14 – Habits & Routine Changes

35:27 – A Turning Point / Realization

40:33 – Things I Had to Let Go Of

45:18 – Advice I’d Give Myself Earlier

50:42 – What I’m Focused on Now

55:36 – Perspective, Growth & Staying Consistent

60:21 – Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways

66:05 – Outro & Closing

TGIF GALS! This week’s solo catch-up episode is a little bit of everything. We’re diving into some of my recent favorite things, bloating / digestion tips that ACTUALLY help, how to maintain your body composition while traveling without obsessing or starting over every Monday, and a rapid fire Q&A covering some of your most asked health, fitness, beauty, dating, and nutrition questions.

 

LINKS:

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

 

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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0:00 – “Episode 32 Overview & Opening Thoughts”

2:15 – What Sparked Today’s Conversation

6:00 – Breaking Down the Main Topic

10:30 – Common Misconceptions & Mistakes

15:20 – Personal Experience & Honest Reflections

20:10 – Practical Strategies That Actually Work

25:25 – Challenges, Adjustments & Expectations

30:40 – Consistency, Habits & Long-Term Results

35:55 – Mindset Shifts That Change Outcomes

41:15 – Lessons Learned Along the Way

46:35 – Who This Advice Is Best For

52:00 – Final Takeaways & Closing Thoughts

TGIF! In this episode, I’m joined by Olympian Annie Kunz to talk about what it really takes to compete at the highest level- mentally, physically, and emotionally. Annie opens up about her journey to the Olympics, the pressure that comes with elite performance, navigating identity outside of sport, and the lessons she’s learned through setbacks, discipline, and chasing big goals. We also chat about her current workout split, how she’s fueling her body, & her daily non-negotiables to look & feel her best.

 

LINKS:

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

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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0:00 – “Introducing Annie Kunz & Episode Overview”

2:35 – Annie’s Background & Athletic Journey

7:20 – Early Influences & Getting Started

12:10 – Competing at a High Level

17:30 – Training, Discipline & Daily Structure

22:55 – Setbacks, Injuries & Mental Toughness

28:15 – Balancing Life, Sport & Expectations

33:40 – Mindset, Pressure & Performance

39:05 – Lessons Learned Through Competition

44:30 – Advice for Aspiring Athletes

49:55 – What’s Next & Future Goals

55:20 – Final Thoughts & Takeaways