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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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WarriorBabe Program Reviews & Highlights

Over 10,000 women have had their lives transformed inside one of our WarriorBabe programs. Nikkiey & the WarriorBabe Team.

Inside The WarriorBabe Blueprint

Here’s a quick look inside the Blueprint, my comprehensive course on eating and working out for your unique body type.You’ll be able to see a list of modules, how our Q&A sessions work, how to get chat support from our team, and overall what you can expect if you decide to join.If you’re on the fence or just want to see what it’s all about, give it a look and I’ll see you there!At the end, if the Blueprint looks like exactly what you need to get toned, fill out the short application to chat with my team — together we’ll see if we can help you get where you want to be.

What is WarriorBabe VIP?

Have questions about how the VIP program works, and how it’s different from the Blueprint? How it can help you reach your fitness goals faster?

Q&A: Overcoming Extreme Cravings, And More!

Hey babe — in this video I’m going to answer 4 questions from my weekly livestream! I cover:1. How often you should measure weight & body fat during a cut phase2. Overcoming and eliminating cravings, even if it feels impossible to do so right now3. Which muscle growth supplements to take (or NOT take) when you’re on a calorie deficit4. How much cardio to incorporate into your strength training without affecting your gains

Tips For Beating Negativity From Others On Your Fitness Journey

We all face judgment from others when we confidently step toward new health and fitness goals — in this video, I’ll show you how to deflect criticism and stay on track no matter what comes at you.We’re told that we can’t do it.That we’re being unrealistic.And shame on us for even trying!It’s tough to move forward when the people around you aren’t on your side… but it’s not impossible.Today, I’m going to show you how to do it.

Processes of Change and How to Believe in Yourself More

Hey babe — this is a recording of Q&A normally reserved for our 1-on-1 coaching VIP program members, but today I’m going to pull back the curtain and give you some real gold! I cover:1. Why age doesn’t affect your ability to hit your goals, and a look into the strategies behind getting toned at any age…2. Creating habits that allow you to transform what you believe you can achieve while ignoring habits that don’t matter…3. How to achieve a higher standard for yourself than you ever thought possible… And a ton more juicy stuff.Join me in the video above where I dive in deep and show you how to build a toned body that will last you forever!

How To Build Powerful Habits That Last (While Having Fun)

Massive action is a lie—nothing keeps you stuck more than thinking you must change everything at once. Real change starts with small, consistent steps.

Things To Know Before Starting Your Fitness Journey

In this training, I share a few tips that would literally have saved me from years of starving myself on bad diets and fitness plans.Even if you never listen to anything else I say, watch this video — it’s a shortlist of some of the most important tips I’ve learned in the process, including:What you should do when you mess up and have that slice of pizza or chocolate — and why it’s not as bad as you think…The muscle group you definitely shouldn’t train every day if you want to get toned…Why carbs are not evil, and how to properly incorporate them into your diet…Why an hour of focused exercise is more effective than spending 3 hours on cardio…What really happens when you take shortcuts in your workouts and diet…

Detoxifying Your Self Sabotaging Actions

If you don’t have your mindset straight, you’ll defeat yourself before you ever even get to the gym or prep your first meal. So how do you fix that?Check out this video with my entire process for cutting out all the toxic mental gunk holding you back. Specifically, how you can:Take responsibility for where you are right now and stop feeling like a victimIdentify the “YoYo” patterns that stop you from getting resultsDiscover the triggers behind your bad habits and eliminate themAnd get to the root of the problem and take back controlThis might not be a sexy topic, but it is 100% the biggest barrier you need to destroy in order to be present in the gym, in your eating, and in every other area of your life.

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300 Episodes Later — The Hard Truths Every Woman Needs to Hear

300 episodes. Nearly 1.2 million downloads. Today’s not just a celebration — it’s a tribute to the bold conversations, powerful truths, and unfiltered education that have transformed thousands of women around the world. In this milestone episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott takes you on a highlight reel of the top 3 most downloaded guest interviews of all time — featuring fire-packed moments from: 🔥 Dr. Stacy Sims — Why Your 1200-Calorie Diet Isn’t Working 🔥 Alicia Erickson — How to Get Ripped at 51 🔥 Dr. Jolene Brighten — The Truth About Hormones They Never Taught You These are the mic-drop moments that cracked open old beliefs and rewrote the script for women who are DONE being misinformed, underfed, and overlooked. Whether you’re new here or have been riding with us from episode 1 — this one’s for YOU. Thank you for being part of this mission, this movement, and this WarriorBabe legacy. 🙏🏼 Let’s go, babe — 300 down, and we’re just getting started.

The Dangerous Lie Hiding Behind ‘You Deserve It’ Culture | Ep. 293

In this episode of The Macro Hour, host Nikkiey Stott flips the script on the modern definition of “self-care.” With tough love and raw honesty, she unpacks why so many women are stuck in a cycle of emotional escape masked as “balance” — and how what they think is nurturing them is actually sabotaging their goals. Nikkiey dives into the psychology behind avoidance patterns, the cultural conditioning that glorifies rest without accountability, and the gritty truth that real self-care often looks like discipline, boundaries, and doing the hard thing. Listeners will walk away with a powerful reframe on what it means to truly care for yourself — and how to start choosing habits that build confidence instead of chaos.

Life Update: I’ve Been Off Lately… Here’s Why | Ep. 290

In one of her most vulnerable episodes yet, Nikkiey Stott opens up about the quiet toll the past year has taken on her body, her health, and her spirit. From the outside, she looked like she had it all together — running a thriving company, showing up on camera, leading a movement. But behind the scenes, her body was sending signals: exhaustion, hair loss, brain fog, poor recovery, and more. This episode chronicles what happened when Nikkiey finally paused to dig deeper. She shares her journey through functional lab testing that revealed low thyroid, low testosterone, and adrenal dysfunction — and how years of pushing, forcing, and staying “in control” had led her nervous system into chronic fight-or-flight. What follows is a story of healing: from seeking neurofeedback therapy to rebuilding her relationship with God, learning to soften, surrender, and step out of masculine energy. For any woman who’s been silently struggling while doing everything right, this is the reminder that your body keeps the score — and your healing matters.

Break the Cycle and Transform Your Life w/ Maggie Topham | Ep. 291

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott sits down with WarriorBabe Brand Face Maggie Topham—a health and fitness veteran with over 30 years of experience helping women take back control of their bodies and confidence. Maggie opens up about the symptoms that pushed her to take her health more seriously and how years of yo-yo dieting and under-eating wrecked her metabolism. She shares how she broke free from the cycle of losing and regaining the same weight, learned to properly fuel her body, and built lasting strength. Along the way, she exposes why so many women feel misled by the endless “quick fixes” out there—and what it really takes to create results that last. This conversation is real, eye-opening, and inspiring—proving that you’re never too old to transform and thrive. Want more inspiration from Maggie? Follow her here: Instagram: @func_health TikTok: func.health Facebook: Maggie Topham And catch more of Maggie featured on WarriorBabe's Instagram: @warriorbabe

You’re Not Too Busy — You’re Just Not Prioritizing Yourself | Ep. 286

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott calls out the #1 excuse keeping women from getting results: “I’m too busy.” If that phrase has ever come out of your mouth — this one’s for you. Nikkiey breaks down: Why time isn’t the problem — priorities are The hidden ways we waste hours every week How to find time when you swear you don’t have any Why putting yourself last isn’t noble — it’s sabotaging you And how to use 10-minute micro-habits to build unstoppable momentum This episode is a wake-up call to stop overcomplicating, start showing up, and finally prioritize the one thing that changes everything: you. Ready to stop playing small and start taking your goals seriously — even in the busiest season of life? Press play. Let’s go.

If You’re Still Chasing a Scale Number, You’re Missing the Point | Ep. 287

In this fire episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott calls out one of the most toxic patterns women fall into: scale obsession. If your day starts (or ends) with stepping on the scale and letting that number decide your mood, your confidence, or whether you “deserve” to feel proud — this one’s for you. Nikkiey breaks down: Why the number on the scale is incomplete data What you’re really chasing when you say you want to lose weight The emotional trap of weight-based identity How to shift your mindset from shrinking to building And 10 powerful ways to measure REAL progress — strength, energy, resilience, and self-respect It’s time to stop chasing a smaller number and start building a stronger you. Because the scale doesn’t define you. You do. Hit play — and let’s rewrite the story you’ve been telling yourself. 🔥

If You Keep Starting Over Every Monday… This Episode Is For You | Ep. 289

In this eye-opening episode, Nikkiey Stott — co-founder of WarriorBabe and host of The Macro Hour — unpacks one of the most common reasons women stall their fat loss progress: the weekend. She exposes the “I was good all week” mindset and breaks down exactly how just 2–3 days of untracked or carefree eating can completely undo five solid days of discipline. But this episode isn’t just tough love — it’s a guide to getting out of the cycle. Nikkiey shares how to create real balance, avoid the rebound behavior that keeps women stuck, and finally start seeing results that actually stick. If you’re tired of starting over every Monday or wondering why the scale won’t budge, this episode will hit hard — and help you shift for good.

How To Break Up with the 'Dieter' Version of You | Ep. 283

In this raw and real episode, Nikkiey Stott — co-founder of WarriorBabe — unpacks the emotional rollercoaster that happens when women stop dieting after years (or decades) of chasing weight loss. If you’ve ever tied your self-worth to your size, obsessed over the scale, or called yourself “the healthy one” because you’re always on a plan… this one’s going to hit home. Nikkiey dives deep into: Why letting go of the "dieter identity" feels like losing control The emotional detox no one prepares you for What goals to chase after weight loss And how to rebuild your identity around strength, confidence, and freedom — not restriction This episode is a must-listen for any woman who’s ready to stop obsessing over fat loss and start stepping into her power. It’s time to become the woman who’s done dieting — for good. Tune in now.

Why Maintenance Feels So Boring (And Why That’s the Point) | Ep. 285

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott dives into the most overlooked and underrated phase of any transformation journey: maintenance. You crushed your fat loss goals. You hit your number. You feel good… But now? The compliments slow down. The scale stops moving. And honestly? You feel kinda meh about it all. Welcome to maintenance — the phase where real discipline begins and where long-term success is either built or lost. In this raw and real episode, Nikkiey breaks down: Why maintenance feels mentally boring (but why that’s actually a GOOD thing) How to deal with the loss of external validation after fat loss The exact markers that show you're crushing the maintenance phase What to focus on instead of the scale And why this phase is where your identity really gets locked in If you’ve ever reached your goal weight and thought, “Now what?”, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to live in your results — and never start over again. Spoiler: The flex isn’t losing the weight. It’s keeping it off without obsession. Let’s go.

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