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
- 00:00Â Introduction and Podcast Overview
- 00:39Â Client Interview: Meet Michelle Santiago
- 01:22 Michelle’s Journey with Stay Fit Mom
- 03:48Â Understanding Macros and Protein
- 07:46Â Practical Tips for Vegetarians
- 11:10Â Non-Scale Victories and Lessons Learned
- 16:00Â Working with Coach Chelsea
- 18:57Â Transitioning to the Habit-Based Program
- 20:31Â Overcoming the Fear of Letting Go of Macro Tracking
- 21:45Â The Impact of App Dependency on Health
- 22:32Â Surprising Benefits of the Habits-Based Program
- 26:03Â Personalizing Your Health Journey
- 26:36Â Adapting Habits to Seasonal Changes
- 29:27Â The Importance of Sleep Routine
- 32:24Â Applying Macro Tracking Skills in Daily Life
- 34:59Â Creative Cooking Without Recipes
- 37:14Â Prioritizing a Healthy Lifestyle
- 38:23Â Advice for Women Nervous About Letting Go of Macro Counting
- 39:41Â Small Steps Lead to Great Achievements
- 40:18Â Final Thoughts and Gratitude
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