Heart disease is a complex disease that can be caused by many different factors including genetics, environment, and lifestyle. While genetics and environment may not be in our immediate control, lifestyle definitely is. Diet is one of the most effective lifestyle changes you can make to help lower your risk of heart disease. While you […]
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Let’s be honest, staying motivated in your fitness journey can feel a challenge in itself at times, even when you’re the really dedicated sort. It’s even harder if you’re the donuts over kale kinda person…so, pretty much all of us. Maintaining momentum and motivation can be tough. But, this is exactly why you should never […]
By Christina Bergeron Embarking on any fitness journey, be it fat loss, maintenance, or muscle building, goes beyond the physical; it’s an emotional rollercoaster, especially during life’s unpredictable transitions. As both a coach and client at Macros Inc., I’ve navigated these ups and downs personally. My story, shaped by my husband’s deployment, echoes the challenges […]
Meet Jillian, one of our five inspiring winners of last year’s 2023 MI Transformation Challenge. We caught up with her shortly after the results were announced to find out how she stumbled upon Macros Inc and what convinced her to jump into coaching. Jillian spills the beans on her coach, and we hear about the […]
When the bell strikes midnight on December 31st, our thoughts often turn to New Years Resolutions and we echo the promise of “New Year, New Me”. We set goals of running marathons, working out 7 days a week and losing 20lbs. We’re going to cut out sugar, stop eating carbs and only eat kale for […]
We caught up with Amy, one of this year’s incredible winners of our 2023 MI Transformation Challenge to find out what winning truly means to her, the journey that led her to Macros Inc., and we discuss the inner tug-of-war she felt before she finally dove into coaching after a Black Friday deal nudged her […]
With it being only a few more weeks until the new year, it’s already getting to be about that time when we focus on our New Year resolutions. But how often do these good intentions fade away, sometimes even just a few weeks after we set them? The secret lies not just in setting goals but […]
“Eating healthy” is a phrase frequently thrown around, but its meaning can be somewhat elusive. To truly understand what it means to eat healthily, we need to explore this concept in more depth. Let’s dissect it and uncover the key principles that can guide us towards making healthier dietary choices. Defining “Eating Healthy” Eating healthy […]
In our fast-paced society, eating quickly has become the norm. But what if we told you that there’s a transformative approach to meals, one that fosters a mindful and balanced connection with food? Welcome to the world of mindful eating. What is Mindful Eating? Mindful eating is a practice aimed at cultivating a healthier relationship […]
Mindful eating is a practice of eating while focusing on how and what you eat and working towards a healthy relationship with food. This approach helps you develop a sustainable way of eating that supports your overall well-being. It involves the art of slowing down, recognizing triggers that make you eat when you’re not hungry, […]