133. Lessons From Year 28

137 - If Influencers Were Honest

What if I told you that some of the most popular fitness advice on Instagram is keeping you stuck? If you've ever felt frustrated because you're following the advice of your favorite fitness influencers but still aren't seeing results, this episode is for you. After coaching over 1,300 women and spending nearly a decade in the health and fitness industry, I've learned that many of the messages dominating social media are oversimplified, misleading, or completely lacking context. The problem isn't that these concepts are always wrong - it's that they're often presented without the nuance you actually need to make progress. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on some of the most common fitness myths and breaking down what influencers would say if they were being completely honest. 🎧 Listen to the full episode and send me a message on Instagram: Which fitness myth have you fallen for, or which one surprised you the most?

136. Why Fitness Always Tends To Feel Like ‘Another Thing’ On Your Plate

You tell yourself you’ll finally prioritize your health “when life calms down.” Or you go all in, stay consistent for a while, and eventually burn out because every habit feels like another obligation to manage. And the frustrating part? You KNOW what to do. But somehow it still feels exhausting to maintain. In this episode, I’m breaking down: * Why fitness starts to feel mentally draining instead of supportive * The difference between performative wellness vs. integrated habits * Why most people struggle to sustain results long-term * How identity and personal standards shape your consistency * The hidden reason high achievers burn out in health & fitness Because real transformation doesn’t happen when you force yourself to “be disciplined” forever. It happens when your habits stop being something you perform for an outcome… and start becoming part of who you are. Listen now and DM me on IG @marissaroyfitness to tell me the biggest takeaway that shifted your perspective 👇

135. Heal Your Relationship With Tracking Macros

If tracking your food makes you feel obsessive, anxious, ashamed, or like you’re constantly “failing,” this episode is going to completely shift the way you look at data, dieting, and your body. Because the truth is: Most women aren’t struggling with tracking itself. They’re struggling with perfectionism, avoidance, and the belief that numbers determine their worth. In this episode, I’m breaking down: * Why tracking macros became so emotionally charged for so many women * The avoidance + perfectionism cycles keeping you stuck * The difference between accuracy vs. reliability * Why data is neutral and how to actually use it as feedback instead of punishment * The exact mindset shifts we use with our coaching clients to rebuild a healthier relationship with food tracking I’m hosting a FREE masterclass on this tomorrow, Tuesday May 19th at 5pm. Send me the key word “HEAL” on IG @marissroyfitness to reserve your seat.

134. Are You Actually At A Plateau? & How To Break It

You’re probably not in a fat loss plateau… you’re just missing the right data, strategy, and consistency. Most people panic the second the scale stops moving. They slash calories, add more cardio, and convince themselves their metabolism is “broken” - when in reality, they’ve never actually learned how fat loss works. In this episode, I’m breaking down: * What a REAL fat loss plateau actually is, (& why most people are not truly plateaued) * The biggest mistakes people make when progress slows * How metabolism adaptation works * The exact “levers” to pull BEFORE cutting calories * Why patience, data, and consistency matter more than extremes * And how I’m personally navigating my own plateau right now during my current fat loss phase If you’re tired of feeling stuck, frustrated, or like your body is “fighting against you,” this episode will change the way you approach fat loss forever. Listen now and send me a message on Instagram @marissaroyfitness with the biggest takeaway that hit home for you. If you’re tired of trying it on your own, you can schedule a call with us here https://lastdietforlife.com/coachingprocesspcc

133. Lessons From Year 28

Ever feel like your hardest seasons end up teaching you the lessons you needed most? As I head into the last year of my 20s, I’m reflecting on 11 lessons from year 28 - what faith taught me about surrender, how small promises rebuild confidence, why hard conversations create growth, what changed my relationship with money, self-worth, fitness, and learning when to stop running on empty. Give it a listen, and when you do, tell me: which lesson hit home the most for you?