Let's talk about the impact of alcohol on your body, particularly in relation to macronutrition and your fitness journey.Alcohol's high caloric content can lead to unexpected weight gain, affecting not just your waistline but also your overall health. Join Nikkiey as we explore how alcohol consumption can lead to overeating, poor food choices, and a decrease in control over your calorie intake. These factors combined can derail even the most disciplined fitness routines.But that's not all. Alcohol also disrupts the delicate balance of hormones in your body, including testosterone and growth hormones. This disruption can significantly impede your body's ability to recover from strength training and make it much harder to build and maintain muscle.#AlcoholAndFitness #MacroHourPodcast #WarriorBabe #FitnessJourney #Macronutrition #CalorieCounting #MuscleRecovery #TestosteroneImpact #GrowthHormones #StrengthTraining #HealthyLifestyle #FitnessTips #BalancedDiet #Bodybuilding #NutritionAdvice #HealthAndWellness #FitnessEducation #WeightManagement #BuildingMuscle #FitnessPodcast

In this episode of The Macro Hour podcast, we deep dive into the world of macronutrients, busting some of the most pervasive myths that have long clouded the truth about our diets. We explore the liberating concept that all food can be good in moderation and how crucial it is to embrace all macronutrients—proteins, fats, and carbohydrates—to truly fuel our bodies for optimal health and performance.Our discussion uncovers the science behind why no single food should be demonized and how a balanced approach to eating can lead to sustainable, long-term health benefits. We'll explain why restriction isn't the answer and how understanding the role of each macronutrient can transform your approach to nutrition, making your fitness journey more enjoyable and effective.Tune in to shatter the myths and learn how to empower your nutrition choices, allowing you to live a balanced, healthier life without the unnecessary restrictions that have held many back. Get ready to change how you view your plate, one macronutrient at a time. 💪.

Curious to know more about how whole foods can transform your health during menopause?In this episode, Nikkiey Stott sits down with Autumn Smith, co-founder of Paleovalley, to dive deep into the power of whole foods and proper nutrition. Autumn, a leading voice in holistic nutrition and a doctoral candidate, shares her journey of curing her own digestive issues by switching to a whole food, organic diet.Autumn realized that truly healthy products were hard to find, and many marketed as grain-free or sugar-free were also nutrient-free. This led her and her husband Chas to launch Paleovalley in 2013, making essential nutrients accessible without added sugars, grains, or harmful ingredients. In 2018, they launched Wild Pastures, a regenerative meat delivery service working with sustainable farmers to raise livestock in ecosystems that mimic nature.From her days as a fitness trainer for the Tracy Anderson Method on tour with Jennifer Lopez to becoming a Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition, Autumn’s passion for the healing power of whole foods is evident. She’s a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, a Certified Eating Psychology Coach, and is currently a Doctoral Candidate.If you’re looking to improve your health and learn more about the power of whole foods, this conversation is a must!

In this episode Nikkiey Stott dives into one of the most common challenges on a fitness journey—cravings. She explores why cravings happen, from emotional triggers to nutrient deficiencies, and how to handle them in a way that aligns with your goals. You’ll learn practical strategies to prevent cravings, respond to them in the moment, and build a healthier relationship with food without feeling restricted or guilty. If cravings are holding you back or causing you frustration, this episode is packed with tips to help you stay in control and keep progressing toward your goals.

Explore the power of macronutrients—proteins, fats, and carbs—to boost performance, support muscle growth, and help you reach your fitness goals. Tune in!

Intuitive eating isn’t “just eating healthy” or winging it. It’s about building a deep, informed relationship with your body—and that takes work. After over a decade of tracking macros, learning what each food does in my system (hello, protein first!), and tuning into real hunger cues, I’ve earned the freedom to eat intuitively. This episode unpacks why you can’t skip the foundation—and exactly how to build toward trust, not chaos.