6 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Counting Macros | Ep. 55

Hitting a wall in your weight loss journey? It's a common story: relentless effort, calorie counting down to the last digit, and still, the scale refuses to budge. If this resonates with you, know that you're part of a vast community facing similar challenges. The silver lining? It's not a reflection of your dedication, but perhaps a cue to focus on metabolic health and hormonal balance.In today's podcast, Macro Hour host and fitness expert Nikkiey Stott unveils the transformative strategies that have propelled thousands of women beyond their plateaus. Learn how to revamp your metabolic rate, harmonize your hormones, and ignite fat loss—all while indulging in more of the foods you love.Tune in for actionable insights that redefine the weight loss narrative and empower you to sculpt muscle, shed fat, and truly thrive.

In this episode Nikkiey Stott dives deep into the uncomfortable but common issue of bloating. We explore the various causes of bloating — from dietary choices and food intolerances to stress and lifestyle factors. You’ll learn practical strategies to relieve bloating, prevent it from happening in the future, and discover which foods and habits may be contributing to your discomfort.Whether you’re looking for quick relief or long-term solutions, this episode will help you feel lighter, more comfortable, and in control of your body.

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott breaks down why protein is the most overlooked—and most important—macronutrient for women. If you’ve been eating low-calorie and staying consistent but still not seeing results, protein may be the missing piece. Nikkiey explains why protein is a women’s health issue—not a bodybuilding trend—and how it impacts hormones, metabolism, cravings, energy, sleep, body composition, and aging. She breaks down why under-eating protein leads to stalled fat loss, muscle loss, and constant hunger, while debunking common protein myths. You’ll also learn how much protein women actually need, why it becomes non-negotiable after 35, and simple ways to increase your intake without overwhelm.

Dating while tracking macros? Navigating first dates, cocktails, and pressure to “loosen up” — all while trying to honor your goals and protect your peace? Yeah… it’s a lot. In this vulnerable and fire-filled episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott breaks down exactly how to date like a WarriorBabe — without sacrificing your discipline, your identity, or your faith in the process. You’ll learn how to: Stay on track without making it awkward Lead with confidence on dates (and at dinner tables) Protect your emotional energy and peace Spot red flags when someone minimizes your goals Stay rooted in your worth — even when the dating world feels noisy and shallow Whether you’re deep in your faith or just learning to trust yourself again, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to choose between love and your goals — you just need to stop choosing people who ask you to. Macros and all, you are already enough.

If you've ever felt out of control around food and couldn't figure out why—this episode is for you. Nikkiey Stott breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in wellness: the difference between emotional eating and impulse eating. These two patterns are constantly mislabeled, and that confusion is often exactly why so many women feel stuck in cycles they can't seem to break.‍Nikkiey walks you through what separates the two—from eating to cope with stress or difficult emotions, to reaching for food out of habit or environmental cues that have nothing to do with how you're feeling. She explains why getting this wrong keeps you spinning your wheels, and why getting it right changes everything.‍You'll walk away with a clear framework to identify what's actually driving your eating—and practical strategies to start shifting it, whether that means building emotional awareness, restructuring your environment, or breaking habits running on autopilot.‍If nothing has stuck before, it might not be a willpower problem. It might be a root cause problem—and this episode helps you find it.‍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 you bloated? Do you feel like you can't get rid of the bloat no matter what you do? In this podcast, Nikkiey (@NikkieyStott) is going to share with you the causes of bloating, how to cure it and how to avoid it in the future.Nikkiey will talk about one of the most annoying problems that we all face at some point in our lives - bloating. Bloating can make us look and feel terrible, but most people don't even know what causes it or how to cure it. Well, not anymore! She is going to break down everything you need to know about bloating so that you can finally get relief.Click To Watch A Free Macro TrainingClick To Apply For Our ProgramsFollow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials:WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | WebsiteNikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTokWelcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-bullshit, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love and heart to help you reach your goals.