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Beyond Quick Fixes.

The science of lasting change

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Beyond Quick Fixes: The Science of Lasting Change

Four expert-led sessions on the real science behind fat loss, mindset, and sustainable transformation.

March 21, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
Online (Live)

What This Workshop Is About

If you've ever done everything "right" and still not seen results, this workshop is for you. Across four sessions, our coaches and guest experts break down why quick fixes fail, what's actually happening in your body and brain when progress stalls, and the evidence-based strategies that create change you can sustain.

This isn't motivation for motivation's sake. It's the science of why you struggle, delivered without shame, and paired with practical tools you can put into action immediately.

Who It's For

Anyone who's tired of starting over. Whether you're navigating midlife body changes, stuck in cycles of self-sabotage, or just ready to understand why the old approach stopped working, these sessions meet you where you are. No experience with coaching or macro tracking required.

What You'll Gain

The real science behind why weight loss gets harder, and what to do differently

Practical frameworks for nutrition, mindset, and behaviour change you can apply immediately

Tools to recognize and interrupt self-sabotage before it derails your progress

A deeper understanding of identity-level change and how to make healthy choices feel natural

Meet Your Speakers

Connor Rhodes

Connor Rhodes

Connor is a Macros Inc Coach with over a decade of experience, specializing in fat loss and long-term weight management. His science-backed, motivational approach helps clients understand why weight loss feels so hard and what actually works to make results last.

Catharine Adams

Catharine Adams

Catharine is a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer with advanced specializations in menopause coaching, mindset, and pre/postnatal fitness. She holds certifications from NASM, Precision Nutrition, and Girls Gone Strong, and brings both clinical depth and personal experience to her work with women in midlife.

Melody Schoenfeld

Melody Schoenfeld

Melody is the 2019 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year with 30+ years of experience and owner of Flawless Fitness. A record-holding powerlifter, published author, and competitive strongman athlete, her work has been featured in Men's Health, Muscle & Fitness, and Shape.

Braden Ripley

Braden Ripley

Braden's philosophy is that your fitness journey is your mountain to conquer, and he's your sherpa. With experience coaching everyone from Olympians to 90-year-olds, Braden helps you align your mindset with your movement and is dedicated to making you feel safe, strong, and heard.

Can't make it live? No problem. All sessions will be recorded and sent out to every registrant after the event.

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Speaker Sessions

Connor Rhodes
Connor Rhodes

Fat Loss & Weight Management: Creating Long Term Success

Connor Rhodes breaks down the fundamentals of sustainable fat loss and weight management. This session cuts through the noise to deliver practical strategies for creating results that last. Learn why short-term approaches fail, what actually drives long-term success, and how to build a system that works with your life instead of against it. You'll leave with clarity on what needs to change to stop cycling through diets and start building lasting transformation.

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Catharine Adams
Catharine Adams

Working With Your Changing Body: Menopause, Macros, and Thriving in Midlife

Catharine Adams addresses the physiological reality of menopause and midlife metabolism. This session explains why the approaches that worked in your 30s stopped delivering results and what actually needs to shift now. Learn how hormonal changes affect body composition, hunger, and energy and the practical strategies to work with these changes rather than fight them. No shame. No oversimplification. Just honest guidance for navigating this phase of life with confidence.

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Melody Schoenfeld
Melody Schoenfeld

Self-Sabotage: When the Worst of You Tries to Get the Best of You

Melody Schoenfeld explores the psychological patterns that derail progress and keep you stuck in cycles of starting and stopping. This session examines why self-sabotage happens, the hidden mechanisms that drive it, and how to interrupt the pattern before it takes over. Learn to recognize the triggers, understand what's really happening beneath the surface, and build the awareness needed to break free from behaviors that work against your goals.

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Braden Ripley
Braden Ripley

Logical Levels: How to ACTUALLY Change

Braden Ripley delivers a framework for understanding how change actually works at a neurological and behavioral level. This session goes beyond surface-level tactics to examine the deeper structures that drive lasting transformation. Learn why motivation and willpower aren't enough, what actually needs to shift for change to stick, and how to align your identity, beliefs, and environment to support the results you want. This isn't theory. It's a practical roadmap for making change inevitable.

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These workshops are designed to give you clarity, not confusion. Join us for free education that actually equips you to make informed decisions for life.

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Workshop Timetable March 21

10:00 - 10:55 AM
CDT

Connor Rhodes

Fat Loss & Weight Management: Creating Long Term Success

Session Overview

Most people who struggle with weight loss blame themselves. But the truth is, your brain is running ancient survival software in a modern world. In this session, Connor breaks down the real science behind why so many people struggle with fat loss, and the three evidence-based keys that actually make it stick.

What You'll Walk Away With

A clear understanding of why weight management is hard for almost everyone, rooted in evolutionary biology and psychology, so you can stop blaming yourself and start working with your wiring instead of against it.

The three real keys to long-term success based on Self Determination Theory: Autonomy (feeling in control of your own choices), Belonging (having the right support around you), and Competence (building the skills and confidence to keep going).

An understanding of why rigid approaches like strict meal plans fail long-term, and how flexible, self-directed strategies create lasting change.

Practical, easy-to-apply tips for using these three keys in your own life to build a healthier body, a fitter physique, and a happier relationship with food.

About Connor Rhodes
Connor is a Macros Inc Coach with over a decade of experience, specializing in fat loss and long-term weight management. His science-backed, motivational approach helps clients understand why weight loss feels so hard and what actually works to make results last.

11:00 - 11:55 AM
CDT

Catharine Adams

Working With Your Changing Body: Menopause, Macros, and Thriving in Midlife

Session Overview

Your body changed. That's not failure. It's physiology. In this session, Catharine breaks down what's actually happening in perimenopause and menopause, why the old rules stopped working, and what to do about it this week.

What You'll Walk Away With

A clear understanding of why midlife makes fat loss harder (hormones, muscle loss, sleep disruption, stress load) without the shame or the scare tactics.

A simple, evidence-based framework built around one core principle: a sustainable calorie deficit supported by protein, strength training, movement, and recovery.

Practical tools you can use immediately, including a Build-a-Plate method, snack planning strategies, grocery guardrails, and honest guidance on alcohol trade-offs.

A myth-busting segment tackling the biggest midlife misconceptions ("my metabolism is broken," "I need more cardio and less food," "supplements will fix this") with one clear action for each.

About Catharine Adams
Catharine is a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer with advanced specializations in menopause coaching, mindset, and pre/postnatal fitness. She holds certifications from NASM, Precision Nutrition, and Girls Gone Strong, and brings both clinical depth and personal experience to her work with women in midlife.

12:00 - 12:55 PM
CDT

Melody Schoenfeld

Self-sabotage: When the Worst of You Tries to Get the Best of You

Session Overview

You know what you should be doing. So why do you keep getting in your own way? In this session, Melody explores the psychological patterns that derail progress and keep you stuck in cycles of starting and stopping. This isn't about willpower. It's about understanding what's really driving the behaviour.

What You'll Walk Away With

A clear picture of why self-sabotage happens, including the hidden mechanisms beneath the surface that most people never recognize in themselves.

The ability to identify your personal triggers, the specific situations, thoughts, and emotional states that set the cycle in motion before you're even aware of it.

Practical strategies to interrupt the pattern in the moment, so you can catch yourself before old behaviours take over and make a different choice.

A deeper level of self-awareness that turns "why do I keep doing this?" into something you can actually understand, work with, and move past.

About Melody Schoenfeld
Melody is the 2019 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year with 30+ years of experience and owner of Flawless Fitness. A record-holding powerlifter, published author, and competitive strongman athlete, her work has been featured in Men's Health, Muscle & Fitness, and Shape.

1:00 - 2:00 PM
CDT

Braden Ripley

Logical Levels: How to ACTUALLY Change

Session Overview

You've tried changing your habits. You've tried willpower. You've tried starting over on Monday. But if the way you see yourself hasn't changed, nothing else sticks. In this session, Braden walks through the psychology of lasting change, and why real transformation works from the inside out.

What You'll Walk Away With

An understanding of why willpower alone fails when your habits, environment, and identity aren't aligned, and how to spot the internal friction that keeps pulling you back.

A practical framework based on Robert Dilts' Logical Levels model, mapping the hierarchy of change from your external environment all the way to your core sense of purpose.

The ability to shift from "doing healthy things" to "being someone who makes healthy choices," so the right decisions start to feel second nature rather than forced.

A personal audit you can apply immediately to check whether your environment, skills, beliefs, and identity actually support your long-term goals, or are quietly working against them.

About Braden Ripley
Braden's philosophy is that your fitness journey is your mountain to conquer, and he's your sherpa. With experience coaching everyone from Olympians to 90-year-olds, Braden helps you align your mindset with your movement and is dedicated to making you feel safe, strong, and heard.

Learn It Once. Use It Forever.

At Macros Inc, we believe lasting transformation starts with understanding—not guessing. That's why we offer free educational workshops led by industry experts who cut through the noise and deliver clarity you can actually use.

These sessions aren't about motivation or quick fixes. They're about equipping you with the knowledge to make informed decisions for life. Because when you understand how your body actually works, you stop relying on willpower and start building systems that last.

Register Now