Major Life Updates… & Advice Column Submissions w/ LEXANNAH

Major Life Updates… & Advice Column Submissions w/ LEXANNAH

My bestie Lexi is back on the pod!! We’re catching you up on everything going on from wedding weekend festivities, dating updates, funny stories, and some highs and lows from the past few weeks. Then we dive into your submissions and answer some juicy questions on:   • Body dysmorphia, SkinnyTok, and healing your relationship with food   • Feeling like you’ll never find your person after a breakup   • Navigating passive-aggressive friendships and jealousy   • Moving in with your boyfriend while still prioritizing your goals   • Confidence & growth   ENJOY xx Unsure where to start?:  MacroHabits | Get Started (https://www.macrohabits.com/get-started [https://www.macrohabits.com/get-started])   BOOKING FOR JULY!! 12 week 1:1 coaching form: MacroHabits | 1:1 Coaching (https://www.macrohabits.com/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 [https://my.playbookapp.io/hannah-pointer/checkout?promo=MACROHABITS]   Fav Electrolytes: https://www.pwdrs.com/products/electrolytes-pwdr [https://www.pwdrs.com/products/electrolytes-pwdr] (code: “MACROHABITS”)

Eating 1,000 calories to over 2,000 Calories w/ My Head Coach Tay

In this episode, I’m joined by my Head Coach Tay of the 12 week 1:1 program who shares her personal transformation from chronic dieting to fueling her body properly. We break down how she gradually increased her calories from around 1,000 calories to over 2,000 calories per day, improved her relationship with food, built more muscle, increased her energy, and completely transformed her physique.  LINKS: 12 week 1:1 coaching form: (https://www.macrohabits.com/application) Unsure where to start?:  MacroHabits | Get Started (https://www.macrohabits.com/get-started) 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”)   0:00 – “Episode Overview & Coach Tay Introduction” 3:15 – The 1,000-Calorie Starting Point 8:40 – Signs She Was Severely Under-Eating 14:05 – Why Eating Less Was Holding Progress Back 19:30 – Increasing Calories Without Gaining Excess Fat 25:00 – Reverse Dieting & Metabolism Explained 30:20 – Training, Recovery & Performance Improvements 36:10 – The Mental Side of Eating More Food 41:45 – Body Composition Changes & Physique Results 47:20 – Common Fat-Loss Mistakes Women Make 53:10 – Building a Sustainable Relationship With Food 59:00 – Final Takeaways & Advice for Women Looking to Transform Their Physique

Everything I Wish I Knew About Acne with Clearstem Co-Founder Kayleigh Christina

TGIF BABES! In this week’s episode I sit down with Kayleigh Christina, co-founder of CLEARSTEM, to talk all things acne, Accutane, skincare, hormones, and what it really takes to achieve clear skin. We dive into the biggest misconceptions about acne, how hormones, gut health, stress, and nutrition can impact your skin, and why some of the products marketed as “healthy” may actually be making breakouts worse. Kayleigh also shares the story behind her acne journey, building CLEARSTEM, and the science-backed approach they use to help people heal acne without compromising long-term skin health.   LINKS:   Code ‘MACROHABITS’ for 15% off any CLEARSTEM products: https://clearstem.com/   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”)   0:00 – “Episode Overview & What’s Been Going On” 4:45 – Life Updates & Recent Reflections 10:20 – The Main Topic: Why This Matters 16:05 – Common Mistakes & Misconceptions 22:10 – Personal Experience & Lessons Learned 28:40 – Strategies That Have Worked Best for Me 35:05 – Challenges, Setbacks & Adjustments 41:30 – Habits That Create Long-Term Success 48:15 – Mindset Shifts That Change Everything 55:10 – Questions, Insights & Practical Takeaways 1:02:20 – Advice for Anyone in a Similar Position 1:10:05 – Final Thoughts, Reflections & Closing Remarks

Ep.35 - 10 Fat Loss Mistakes I Made in My 20’s… (& what I changed to see results)

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) 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”) Southall: Official Site | Southall Farm & Inn (https://www.southalltn.com/) Lash serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-62213289 Cream of rice: https://amzlink.to/az0sEttTsc05z Cream of rice recipe: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY-Xxl0ydez/ Psyllium husks: https://amzlink.to/az0vldHMWUZPJ CSE nut butter (code: HANNAH10): https://cleansimpleeats.com/products/sweet-classic-nut-butter Luteal phase episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/macrohabits-podcast/id1845155084?i=1000751915595 Fiber hacks! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/macrohabits-podcast/id1845155084?i=1000746341189 Abercrombie tank: https://go.shopmy.us/p-61425446 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

Ep.34 - Fat Loss, Hormones, Thyroid, & Metabolism: What Women Need to Know w/ Lauren Papanos

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