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The RIGHT Way To Do Cardio

More sessions, not longer ones If you want to increase your cardio and it’s actually going to help you move toward your goals (i.e. you’re not overdoing it), don’t just extend your sessions — you’ll benefit more from distributing it more evenly over extra sessions. This helps mitigate against fatigue as long cardio workouts drain a ton of energy. By distributing the same total amount of cardio across more days of the week, you’ll typically notice more consistent energy levels and be able to enjoy life more in general! So don’t be tempted to go through it all at once.

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Are You Making The “Big 3” Protein Mistakes?

Protein often comes with hidden fat. Learn why checking fat content is key to managing calories and macros. Make smarter choices for leaner nutrition!

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Why The Weight Keeps Coming Back

Our body compositions are a product of the many subtle decisions we make daily, and it’s easy to miss the ones that throw us off and invite unwanted weight back into our lives. Let’s cover 3 of the most critical ones and how to handle them!

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3 Simple Steps To Effective Meal Planning

Kickstart your meal planning with easy, no-stress meals. Build momentum, simplify your week, and stick to healthy habits without the guilt.

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How Much Does WarriorBabe Cost? [Full Breakdown]

Join WarriorBabe VIP, a 12-month 1:1 coaching program for women 40+. Get custom nutrition, daily support, and lasting results—monthly plans available.

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How To Get Toned While Enjoying Carbs Guilt-Free

Carbs are not all created equal, and this is especially true of the distinction between simple and complex carbs.

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3 Ways to Break Out of a Rut on Your Fitness Journey

Ruts are normal, but they don’t have to stick. You can break free, and it often doesn’t take much to get started! Let’s take a look at 3 of the best ways to do it...1. Revisit your rootsWe all forget why we started sometimes — it’s normal. It’s even healthy — when we look back on the beginning of the journey, we realize how far we’ve come and whether we’re still aligned with our intentions. Ask how your goals and priorities have changed, and get super clear on what drives them. Then you can look at your current trajectory and see where you’ve been consistent (and where you haven’t). This makes it much simpler to find your motivation again and press forward with more excitement and energy than you’ve had in ages!

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How to Keep Your Workout Motivation High After 40

Stay motivated and enjoy your workouts with these three simple strategies to fit exercise into your busy life—without stress or guilt!

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The #1 Toning Progress Killer Hidden In Restrictive Diets…

The fitness industry has a dark secret hidden behind promises of quick-fix results and unattainable goals.It keeps women jumping from diet to diet, always starting something new and then bouncing back, even when they know deep down that nothing is going to change.The end result is that you can try going on keto, low-fat, intermittent fasting, whatever the latest trend is… And still be pulled into yet another program making the same promises, using a different type of restriction.Typically, it also comes with the promise of absurdly fast results, and it’s so cleverly designed that even if you never see lasting results after doing everything right, it’s nearly impossible to resist coming back over and trying again…No matter how frustrating or difficult it becomes!These companies pull women in by using complicated systems that only work under extremely specific circumstances.Keto is a perfect example: Ketosis only kicks in when carbs are almost completely absent from your body… And at the moment you reintroduce carbs to your diet, this fat-burning mechanism grinds to a halt.Intermittent fasting relies on avoiding all food except for within a very specific window of time. But outside of that time, you may be constantly battling hunger and fatigue until you’re even allowed a snack.While some women have the time and willpower to get everything absolutely perfect, this lifestyle isn’t realistic for the vast majority of women. Plus, it’ll make you miserable faster than you can say “low cal”!If you understand this secret and how it’s designed to keep you hooked on programs that never work, you can take back control and turn the tables on these unrealistic and unsustainable diets forever.I can attest to this… I was on brutally restrictive plans in my competition days, and once I discovered why I could never see the results I wanted unless I put my body through hell, everything clicked into place.Since then and for the past 7 years, I’ve worked out about 3-5 days a week, eating a sustainable and enjoyable diet that allows me to stay toned year-round without the ups and downs most nutrition plans are infamous for.I’ve never looked back since. Restrictive diets don’t work, plain and simple — look at what happens with those “success stories” months or years later and that will be abundantly clear.I can show you the same step-by-step process over 8,138 women have used and continue to use right now to make and KEEP progress they never found with any restrictive diets!

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Stop Waiting Until January to Transform Your Body After 40 | Ep. 396

In this episode of The WarriorBabe Show, Nikkiey breaks down why September is the most powerful time of year to build something real. She paints two pictures: the woman who waits until January 1st, sprints for 3 weeks, and quits by February - and the woman who starts now, stacks 4 months of habits, and walks into the new year with momentum, evidence, and a body that's already changing. ‍If you've ever fallen into the "I'll start after the holidays" trap, this episode is the wake-up you didn't know you needed.‍If you liked this video, hit the like and subscribe button so that more videos like this will come your way once we drop them!

The Moment You Want to Quit Is When You'll Start Losing Fat | Ep. 395

In this episode of The WarriorBabe Show, Nikkiey breaks down what's really happening inside your body during the first 4-6 weeks of a new program - and why that's the exact window most women quit.‍She walks through the three invisible phases your body goes through (neurological adaptation, metabolic recalibration, and the inflammation spike that fakes you out on the scale), why the "restart cycle" keeps women stuck for years without results, and what to actually track when the scale is lying to you.‍If you liked this video, hit the like and subscribe button so that more videos like this will come your way once we drop them!

The #1 Excuse Keeping Women Over 40 Out of Shape | Ep. 391

In this episode of The WarriorBabe Show, Nikkiey Stott challenges the biggest excuse keeping women from prioritizing their health - "I don't have time." She breaks down why that phrase is really a priority problem in disguise, how your screen time and calendar expose what actually matters to you, and why waiting for life to calm down is a trap that keeps you stuck for years. ‍Nikkiey also shares practical ways to stay consistent without being perfect, including the difference between your ideal week and your minimum standard. If you've been pushing your health to the back of the line, this episode is your wake-up call.‍If you liked this video, hit the like and subscribe button so that more videos like this will come your way once we drop them!

5 Lies Women's Fitness Content Tells You After 40

Women's fitness advice after 40 is full of outdated claims that can make getting stronger, fitter, and healthier feel more complicated than it needs to be. In this video, I break down 5 common fitness lies women are told after 40 and what you should actually focus on instead.‍If you liked this video, hit the like and subscribe button so that more videos like this will come your way once we drop them!

Why Motivation Keeps Failing You After 40 (5 Fixes) | Ep. 385

In this episode of The Macro Hour, we're sharing a recent weekly community call from inside the WarriorBabe community: Building Self-Discipline.Nikkiey Stott and WarriorBabe Brand Face Maggie Topham dive into one of the most important skills for long-term success: self-discipline. ‍They explore why motivation alone isn't enough, how consistency is built through everyday decisions, and the mindset shifts that help you keep showing up—even when you don't feel like it.‍If you've been struggling to stay consistent with your workouts, nutrition, or healthy habits, this conversation will challenge the way you think about discipline and give you a fresh perspective on what it really takes to create lasting change.‍If you liked this video, hit the like and subscribe button so that more videos like this will come your way once we drop them!

Day In The Life Building The BEST 40+ Women's Fitness Coaching Company

Most fitness businesses struggle to stand out because they focus on workouts instead of building systems that deliver real results for clients. In this video, I take you behind the scenes of a day in my life building a fitness coaching company for women over 40, showing the coaching, operations, content, and strategies that drive the business forward.‍If you liked this video, hit the like and subscribe button so that more videos like this will come your way once we drop them!

What Happens When You Finally Reach Your Goal? | Ep. 381

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott explores one of the biggest mindset traps that keeps women chasing happiness through fitness: the belief that reaching a goal will finally make them feel confident, fulfilled, or enough.‍Whether it's a number on the scale, a clothing size, or a dream physique, it's easy to believe that everything will change once you arrive. But what happens when you get there and the feeling doesn't last?‍If you've ever found yourself constantly chasing the next milestone or wondering why reaching your goals didn't bring the fulfillment you expected, this episode will challenge the way you think about success and help you build a healthier relationship with both the journey and yourself.‍If you liked this video, hit the like and subscribe button so that more videos like this will come your way once we drop them!

What Your Doctor Might Not Be Telling You | Ep. 375

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott shares why becoming your own health advocate is one of the most important things you can do—especially as you move through your 40s, 50s, and beyond.‍She breaks down the conversations every woman should be having with her healthcare provider, from hormones and bone density to metabolic and mental health. Nikkiey explains why annual checkups often don't tell the full story and how asking the right questions can help you better understand what's happening inside your body before small issues become bigger ones.‍If you've ever been told your symptoms are "just part of aging" or left an appointment with more questions than answers, this episode will empower you to take a more proactive approach to your health.‍If you liked this video, hit the like and subscribe button so that more videos like this will come your way once we drop them!

How to Stay Consistent Around Family Habits | Ep. 369

Trying to hit your nutrition goals while feeding a family with completely different preferences? You're not alone.In this episode, Nikkiey tackles one of the biggest challenges women face on their fitness journey: staying committed to their health goals without feeling guilty, selfish, or like they have to cook multiple meals every night. She breaks down the mindset shifts that make long-term success possible, practical strategies for simplifying family meals, and how to navigate conversations with loved ones without turning food into a source of tension.If you've ever felt torn between taking care of yourself and taking care of everyone else, this episode will help you create a sustainable approach that supports both your goals and your family life.Tune in to learn how to make healthy eating work in the real world—without guilt, overwhelm, or becoming a short-order cook.If you liked this video, hit the like and subscribe button so that more videos like this will come your way once we drop them!

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Why Most Women Quit Too Soon | Ep. 363

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott breaks down the invisible work that happens before physical transformation ever shows up.‍So many women quit too soon because they expect immediate results, but real progress starts internally first. Nikkiey explains what’s happening beneath the surface in the early stages of a fitness journey — from metabolic and hormonal changes to rebuilding consistency, trust, and identity through daily choices.‍She also dives into the emotional side of transformation, including the discomfort of outgrowing old habits, the danger of comparison, and why patience is essential when creating lasting change.‍If you’ve ever felt discouraged because your results aren’t happening fast enough, this episode is a powerful reminder that progress is still happening — even when you can’t see it yet.‍If you liked this video, hit the like and subscribe button so that more videos like this will come your way once we drop them!

The Real Reason You Keep Starting Over | Ep. 361

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott breaks down why most fitness programs fail—and it’s not because the program itself is broken. The real issue? Most people start without first taking an honest look at their habits, lifestyle, stress, and patterns.‍Nikkiey walks through five powerful questions to ask yourself before starting any health or fitness journey, helping you build a plan that actually fits your real life. From overcoming all-or-nothing thinking to defining what success truly means for you, this episode is all about creating sustainable results that last. If you’re tired of starting over, this conversation will help you approach your journey differently.If you liked this video, hit the like and subscribe button so that more videos like this will come your way once we drop them!

The 3 Phases Every Woman Needs to Understand (WarriorBabe Live Community Call) | Ep. 360

In this episode of The Macro Hour, we’re sharing a recent weekly community call broadcasted inside the WarriorBabe community: Fat Loss, Maintenance & Building: The 3 Phases Explained.‍Nikkiey Stott breaks down the three key phases of a successful fitness journey — fat loss, maintenance, and building — and explains why lasting results come from strategically cycling through each phase, not staying stuck in a constant calorie deficit.‍She covers why under-eating can slow progress, how maintenance helps reset the metabolism and prevent yo-yo dieting, and why building muscle is essential for long-term body composition, strength, and overall health.‍If you’ve ever felt stuck despite doing “everything right,” this episode will help you better understand what your body actually needs to create sustainable results.‍If you liked this video, hit the like and subscribe button so that more videos like this will come your way once we drop them!

How Alcohol Really Impacts Your Results | Ep. 359

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott breaks down how alcohol actually impacts your fat loss and body composition goals—and how to enjoy your summer without completely throwing off your progress.‍From disrupted sleep and increased cortisol to lowered inhibitions and poor food choices, Nikkiey explains what’s really happening inside your body when alcohol enters the picture. But this episode isn’t about cutting out social events or avoiding fun—it’s about learning how to approach drinking with intention instead of guilt or extremes.‍She shares practical strategies to help you stay in control during summer outings, weekends, and nights out, so you can enjoy your life and continue making progress toward your goals.‍Because one intentional night out won’t ruin your results—but repeated patterns without awareness just might.‍If you liked this video, hit the like and subscribe button so that more videos like this will come your way once we drop them!

The Real Reason You Can’t Stay Consistent | Ep. 352

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott breaks down why motivation isn’t the key to consistency—and what actually is.She explains how relying on motivation keeps you stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle, while building simple systems creates lasting results. From reducing friction and planning ahead to creating “minimum” habits for busy days, this episode gives you the tools to stay consistent no matter what life throws at you.Nikkiey also dives into the role of identity—how showing up daily shapes who you become, and why true transformation happens when consistency becomes part of who you are.If you’re tired of starting over, this episode will help you build a routine that actually sticks.If you liked this video, hit the like and subscribe button so that more videos like this will come your way once we drop them!

The Fear That’s Holding You Back From Everything | Ep. 348

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott breaks down one of the biggest hidden obstacles holding women back—the fear of judgment.It often shows up in subtle ways: waiting until you feel “ready,” avoiding new challenges, or staying quiet about your goals. But beneath it is a deeper fear of being seen, judged, or getting it wrong.Nikkiey shares how this fear is shaped by societal expectations and why it keeps so many women playing small—holding back their results, confidence, and growth.You’ll walk away with simple, actionable strategies to move through it: recognizing when fear is driving your decisions, taking action before you feel ready, and letting go of other people’s opinions.Because confidence isn’t built by waiting—it’s built by doing. If you liked this video, hit the like and subscribe button so that more videos like this will come your way once we drop them!.

Your Workout Might Be Saving Your Mental Health | Ep. 345

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott explores the growing shift in fitness motivation—from chasing physical results to prioritizing mental and emotional well-being.‍She explains how movement supports mood, stress regulation, and overall resilience, while also discussing the difference between a healthy relationship with exercise and patterns driven by guilt, identity, or overtraining.‍Nikkiey shares how redefining your “why” for working out—and focusing on consistent, supportive movement rather than extreme intensity—can create a more sustainable and empowering relationship with fitness.‍If you liked this video, hit the like and subscribe button so that more videos like this will come your way once we drop them!

Are Fitness Wearables Helping or Hurting Your Progress? | Ep. 344

Wearables like the Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and Whoop provide powerful insights into sleep, recovery, and performance—but are we relying on them too much?‍In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott breaks down the key metrics that can actually help improve your training and recovery—like HRV, sleep quality, resting heart rate, and readiness scores. She also explores the potential downsides of constant tracking, including losing trust in your body’s signals or becoming overly dependent on data.‍Nikkiey shares how to use wearable technology as a helpful tool—without letting it control your decisions—so you can balance real data with how your body actually feels.‍If you liked this video, hit the like and subscribe button so that more videos like this will come your way once we drop them!

The Truth About Goals No One Talks About | Ep. 343

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott explains why chasing goals alone often leads to burnout and frustration. Inspired by Atomic Habits by James Clear, she breaks down the powerful shift from being goal-focused to system-focused.‍Nikkiey shares why achieving a fitness goal is only a moment, not a transformation—and why lasting change comes from the daily habits and structure behind your actions. Instead of constantly chasing the next finish line, she explains how building consistent systems around training, nutrition, and mindset creates sustainable progress and confidence.‍If you’re tired of the cycle of starting over, this episode will help you shift your focus from short-term results to long-term identity and habits that actually stick.‍If you liked this video, hit the like and subscribe button so that more videos like this will come your way once we drop them!

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