Transitioning Gracefully From Macros to Habits: Long Time Client, Michelle, Shares her Story
on Oct 23, 2025
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Thanks for listening to the Stay Fit Mom Podcast! Below are the show notes for Season 3, Episode 3: Transitioning Gracefully From Macros to Habits Listen to the full episode below or listen using your preferred podcast app.
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Episode Summary
In episode three of the Stay Fit Mom podcast, host Tracy interviews Michelle Santiago, a dedicated client of the Stay Fit Mom program. Michelle shares her journey from being a vegetarian with a challenging work-life balance to successfully using macro counting and transitioning to a habit-based program. She discusses key nutritional insights, meal prepping tips, the importance of protein, and the transition to habit-based health management for sustained success. Michelle details her experience with coaching, specifically with Coach Chelsea, and the positive impacts of incorporating structured habits like sleep routines and step counts into her daily life. This episode highlights the realistic struggles and victories of maintaining a healthy lifestyle amidst a busy schedule.
Time Stamps
- 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
- 00:39 Client Interview: Meet Michelle Santiago
- 01:22 Michelle’s Journey with Stay Fit Mom
- 03:48 Understanding Macros and Protein
- 07:46 Practical Tips for Vegetarians
- 11:10 Non-Scale Victories and Lessons Learned
- 16:00 Working with Coach Chelsea
- 18:57 Transitioning to the Habit-Based Program
- 20:31 Overcoming the Fear of Letting Go of Macro Tracking
- 21:45 The Impact of App Dependency on Health
- 22:32 Surprising Benefits of the Habits-Based Program
- 26:03 Personalizing Your Health Journey
- 26:36 Adapting Habits to Seasonal Changes
- 29:27 The Importance of Sleep Routine
- 32:24 Applying Macro Tracking Skills in Daily Life
- 34:59 Creative Cooking Without Recipes
- 37:14 Prioritizing a Healthy Lifestyle
- 38:23 Advice for Women Nervous About Letting Go of Macro Counting
- 39:41 Small Steps Lead to Great Achievements
- 40:18 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
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