I’ve completed two intentional cuts in my life – one in 2023 about a year and a half postpartum with my first son Rafe, and another last summer when I was six months postpartum after weaning my second son Vance from breastfeeding. When I’m in a cut or hosting a round of group macro coaching, […]

Losing those last few pounds requires a different mindset, different strategies, and a lot more honesty with yourself. Last summer, I went into a calorie deficit for 11 weeks and lost 8 pounds – and I’ve kept 6-7 of those pounds off ever since. Here’s what surprised me most: being in a deficit actually brought […]

Looking to shed some weight before summer arrives? Here’s a straightforward approach that focuses on understanding what your body actually needs. Step 1: Establish Your Maintenance Calories Start by tracking everything you eat for two consecutive weeks using an app like MyFitnessPal, MacrosFirst, or Cronometer. The key here is accuracy while keeping your normal habits. […]

Remember the Sunday scaries? That sinking feeling when you realize in just 12 hours, you’ll be on someone else’s timeclock while your personal life feels completely out of control. I used to experience this every single week when I worked in an office, even before I had kids. The stress compounds when you feel like […]