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The Macro Coach Pro Podcast

Lisamarie Kowaliklisamariekowalik.com
The Macro Coach Pro Podcast is the go-to source for industry-leading education on all things macros, nutrition, mindset and fitness. Each episode is jam-packed with actionable takeaways to not only help you live a truly balanced lifestyle, but also your clients. Fitness and nutrition coach, business coach and mentor for other macro coaches, Lisamarie is ready to help you master your health and fitness journey with a side of food freedom -- because what is life without good wine and a perfect pepperoni pizza.
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Episodes

How to coach macros without obsession or overwhelm

🚨 Coaches — we need to talk about macro tracking without the obsession. 🚨 If you’ve ever had a client say, ❌ “Tracking makes me obsessive.” ❌ “It feels restrictive.” ❌ “I don’t want to have to weigh everything I eat forever.” …or maybe you’ve even felt this way yourself… this episode is for you. Inside, I’m breaking down: ✨ The #1 mistake coaches make when introducing macros to clients who fear it ✨ How to unpack why a client really feels obsessive or restricted (it’s not always what they say)...

Aug 18, 202527 minSeason 3Ep. 130

How to practice "balance" during vacations or social events

How to Stay On Track Without Missing Out This Summer Vacays, cabin trips, beach days, wine tastings, bachelorettes... 🥂 If your summer calendar is jam-packed with fun but you’re trying to lose weight, stay consistent with macros, or just feel good without spiraling on Monday—this episode is for you . Inside this juicy convo, I’m walking you through the exact mindset shifts, food strategies, and “real life” tips I use with my own clients to help them: ✅ Enjoy the wine and hit their goals ✅ Skip ...

Aug 04, 202543 minSeason 3Ep. 129

If I were struggling to lose weight and get toned here’s where I’d start

💡 If I were struggling to lose weight and get toned… here’s exactly what I’d do (and not do). No crash diets. No 6-day-a-week workout schedules. No quitting carbs. Just the actual steps that move the needle. In this episode, I’m breaking down what I’d focus on first — if I were stuck, frustrated, and feeling like nothing was working. 👉🏼 The mindset shift that keeps people stuck 👉🏼 The nutrition habit that 90% of women overlook 👉🏼 What I’d do before even stepping into a gym 👉🏼 And the tr...

Jul 28, 202515 minSeason 3Ep. 128

I can’t afford a fitness journey

NEW EPISODE ALERT: ✨ “I can’t afford coaching right now.” ✨ Let’s talk about that. Because while money is real, so is the cost of staying stuck. The frustration of trying everything and still not seeing results. The guilt. The energy drain. The constant starting over. In this episode, I’m walking you through: → The real reason “too expensive” shows up (and it’s not always about money) → How to get resourceful without sacrificing your lifestyle → Why our coaching program includes a results guaran...

Jun 02, 202515 minSeason 3Ep. 123

How to Coach Clients Who Are Obsessed With the Scale

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to coach clients who are obsessed with the scale (even the ones who say they know better). We’re talking: ✨ How to reframe the scale as just one data point ✨ What to say when a client spirals after a weigh-in ✨ Creative strategies that go way beyond journaling ✨ How to set expectations during your sales calls + onboarding ✨ What to do when the scale is literally ruining their progress If your clients are emotionally tied to the number... this is ...

May 26, 202517 minSeason 3Ep. 126

Meal Prep Systems That Actually Work even if you’re busy (to keep you consistent AF)

If you’re tired of Sunday scaries turning into meal prep mayhem 😵‍💫 or feel like “just winging it” is your entire nutrition strategy… this episode is for you. Inside, I’m spilling my exact systems that keep me (and my clients) consistent AF—even on chaotic weeks when takeout sounds 10x easier. We’re talking: ✅ Skeleton meal prep (no, you don’t need to cook 18 Tupperware meals) ✅ The 3-part formula I use to make macro-friendly meals on autopilot ✅ Time-saving tips for girlies who don’t want to ...

May 19, 202537 minSeason 3Ep. 125

5 Mistakes Keeping Your Clients Stuck (and slowing down their fat loss results)

If you’ve ever said: “ I’m doing everything right, but the scale’s not moving… ” This one’s for you 👇🏼 🎧 5 Mistakes Slowing Down Your Fat Loss just dropped. And I’m calling out the sneaky habits that make or break your progress— even if you're tracking macros, working out, and staying “on plan.” This episode is full of lightbulb moments, mindset shifts, and real talk you need to hear. Go listen. You’re gonna feel seen. 👀💛 Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamarie_wb...

May 12, 202527 minSeason 3Ep. 124

Macros Made Easy: The Key to Losing Fat Without Giving Up Your Fave Foods

Let’s be real—if you’ve ever said: 😩 “I just wanna lose weight without giving up my fave foods” 🥴 “Tracking macros feels like a part-time job” 🙃 “I’m either ALL in or completely off track” Then this episode is gonna feel like a breath of fresh air (and a lil tough love from your macro big sis). In this one, I’m walking you through: 👉🏼 What macros actually are (and how they help with fat loss) 👉🏼 Why other diets haven’t worked for you (and no, it’s not because you’re lazy) 👉🏼 How to trac...

May 05, 202514 minSeason 3Ep. 123

How to know you (or clients) are ready for a dieting phase (physically, mentally and emotionally)

PSA: You don’t have to be all in to make progress. But you do need to know if now is even the right time to start This week on the pod, we’re talking about: — What “readiness” for fat loss actually looks like Think: ✨ physical readiness ✨ emotional bandwidth ✨ mental stability (yep, we’re going there) If you’ve been in a loop of “I should be dieting but I can’t stick to it,” this is for you 🫶🏼 Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamarie_wbffpro/ WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER...

Apr 28, 202521 minSeason 3Ep. 122

Maintenance is a myth

Ever wonder why you hit your goal weight… but staying there feels like a full-time job? Or why the scale spikes after one weekend away and suddenly you’re spiraling like it’s Defcon 1? 👀 You’re not broken. You’re just missing the real talk on what maintenance actually is. Whether you're a coach helping clients through this phase or someone who’s just finished a cut and thinking… now what? — this episode is your permission slip to calm down, trust the process, and stop letting the scale run your...

Apr 21, 202524 minSeason 3Ep. 121

How Kinda-Sorta Liking Something Is Still Enough (and Why You Should Do It Anyway)

PSA: You are allowed to kinda-sorta like something… and still show up for it. and still do it well. and still get the results you want. This episode is your cozy-but-honest pep talk for the days when motivation is mid and you’re waiting for ✨inspiration✨ to strike. Inside this ep, we’re talking about: 💭 why you don’t need to love the process to love your results 🧠 a mindset shift that’ll make you feel so seen (and called in) 🧂 personal stories, client examples, and spicy analogies (as always)...

Apr 14, 202521 minSeason 3Ep. 120

How giving compliance scoring with macros creates better adherence

Ever had a client say, “I think I hit my macros,” and then… the data tells a different story? 👀 In this episode, I’m walking you through a game-changing system I use with my clients to improve consistency without stressing perfection: macro compliance scoring . Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamarie_wbffpro/ WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER IN 2025 1. FITNESS/NUTRITION COACHING 🔥 Your no-BS plan for getting results without giving up your favorite foods. If you’re done with...

Apr 07, 202524 minSeason 3Ep. 119

Should I Eat This? The 4 Questions I Ask Myself to Decide

Should I eat this... or nah? 🤔 If you’ve ever stood in front of the pantry debating a snack… Scrolled DoorDash “just to see what sounds good”… Or wondered if that new protein cereal is actually worth it… This episode is for you. 🎙️👇🏼 I’m breaking down the 4 simple questions I ask myself (and teach my clients) to figure out if a food is really worth it — without guilt, second-guessing, or blowing up your macros. Plus, I’m giving you real-life examples to make your next food decision way easie...

Mar 31, 202520 minSeason 3Ep. 118

How to help a client who struggles with same thing every week

🚨 For coaches who are sick of repeating themselves on check-ins… If you have that client—the one who struggles with the SAME thing every 👏🏼 single 👏🏼 week... …and no matter how much you tweak their macros, lower their steps, or “meet them where they’re at,” nothing changes? This episode is your new playbook. 🎙️ I’m breaking down the exact advanced framework I use when the basics aren’t working— the same one I teach inside Macro Coach Pro to help my students shift from surface-level coachin...

Mar 24, 202516 minSeason 3Ep. 117

What My Most Consistent Clients Do Differently (And How You Can Too)

If you’ve ever wondered: 👉🏼 How do people actually stay consistent? 👉🏼 What are they doing that I’m not? This episode breaks down the 10 habits my most successful clients have in common (and how you can steal them) Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamarie_wbffpro/ WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER IN 2025 1. FITNESS/NUTRITION COACHING 🔥 Your no-BS plan for getting results without giving up your favorite foods. If you’re done with the ‘all or nothing’ trap and ready to fina...

Mar 17, 202527 minSeason 3Ep. 116

How to help a client who says macros feel restrictive

Feeling Like Macros Are Restrictive? Here’s How to Help Your Clients Break Free Ever had a client say, “Tracking macros just feels so restrictive!” ? 😩 If you’re a macro coach, you KNOW this struggle is real. But what if macros could actually feel like food freedom instead of a set of rules? In this episode, I’m breaking down a 5-step coaching framework to help your clients shift their mindset from “I can only eat this much” to “Wow, I GET to eat all this food while hitting my goals?” 🙌🏼 Insi...

Mar 10, 202523 minSeason 3Ep. 115

No good or bad emotions

How to Use Envy & Jealousy to Get What You Want in Fitness (and Life!) 👀 Ever felt that sting of jealousy when you see someone crushing their fitness goals? That little voice whispering, “Why can’t I be that consistent? Why don’t I look like that?” We’re told envy and comparison are bad emotions—something to ignore or feel guilty about. But what if I told you they’re actually your unexpected advantage In today’s episode, I’m taking a whole new approach on envy, jealousy, and comparison—and ...

Mar 03, 202518 minSeason 3Ep. 114

Practice is the hardest part of learning

Practice is the hardest part of learning for sure... But if you don’t actually practice the habits, nothing changes. And guess what? That’s the part where most people quit. Today's episode, I’m breaking it ALL down, giving you real-life examples, client coaching takeaways, and tangible ways to shift your mindset so practicing becomes second nature. 💡 Why does practicing feel harder than just learning? 💡 Why do we resist doing the thing we know will help us? 💡 And most importantly— how do we a...

Feb 24, 202523 minSeason 3Ep. 113

How to get moving when everything feels so hard

🚨 STRUGGLING TO GET BACK ON TRACK? 🚨 You want to work out… but the couch is calling your name. You know you should meal prep… but scrolling your phone is easier. You wish you could snap out of it… but you’re stuck in a cycle of ‘I’ll start tomorrow.’ I GET IT. That’s exactly why I recorded this episode. Inside, I’m breaking down: ✅ Why you feel so ‘blah’ and stuck in laziness (it’s NOT what you think) ✅ A hack to get moving even when you don’t feel like it ✅ How to rewire your mindset so motiv...

Feb 17, 202529 minSeason 3Ep. 112

What I would look for if I was to audit your coaching container

COACHES—Are you actually running a high-level coaching container or just winging it? If you’re: ❌ Struggling with client retention 💨 ❌ Handing out macros but NOT teaching sustainable nutrition ❌ Watching clients yo-yo after they leave your program ❌ Feeling stuck on how to handle tough client situations Then your coaching container needs an audit. Today's episode breaks down exactly what I would look at if I audited your coaching container and program design today —from onboarding to macros edu...

Feb 10, 202530 minSeason 3Ep. 111

Moderation doesn’t mean “meh”

Ever had one cookie and thought, “Welp, might as well eat the whole tray” ? Yeah, same. But what if I told you that you don’t actually want all the cookies? What you really want is balance — the kind that lets you enjoy your favorite foods guilt-free and feel good after. In this episode, we’re flipping the script on food guilt, FOMO, and that pesky all-or-nothing thinking when it comes to food. I’m sharing: ✅ Why moderation is actually freedom (not boring or restrictive). ✅ Mindset shifts that’l...

Feb 03, 202518 minSeason 3Ep. 110

How to coach hesitant clients that have all that “What if’s”

Have you ever worked with a client who seems stuck in what if land? “What if I fail?” “What if it doesn’t work?” “What if I look silly trying something new?” These are the moments that can make or break your coaching relationship. But guess what? YOU have the tools to help them push through those fears What you’ll learn in this episode: ✅ How to normalize client fears and reframe limiting beliefs. ✅ A step-by-step strategy for guiding clients through their worst-case scenarios. ✅ Scripts to hand...

Jan 27, 202530 minSeason 3Ep. 109

Mindset shifts to enter in your 2025 fit girl era

🚨 PSA to All Aspiring Fit Girls of 2025! 🚨 Ready to step into your fit girl era and crush your fitness journey this year? This episode breaks down the 6 mindset shifts that will straight-up TRANSFORM how you approach your health and fitness goals to finally break through those fitness plateaus, owning your routine, and living like the future fit girl you know you can be. Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamarie_wbffpro/ WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER IN 2025 1. MACRO COACH...

Jan 20, 202522 minSeason 3Ep. 108

How to actually coach “balance” this year for your clients

🎙️ Coaching food freedom and balance sounds great, but how do you actually teach it? In this episode, I’m breaking down a game-changing approach to help your clients ditch the guilt, embrace their favorite foods, and still crush their goals. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies to guide clients through real-life challenges (hello, pizza nights and holidays!) while building confidence in your coaching game. Ready to become the coach your clients can’t stop talking about? Let’s dive in! Le...

Jan 13, 202537 minSeason 3Ep. 107

If you could work these 4 things–your fitness journey would be THAT much easier

New year, new season, baby!! In this episode, we’re diving into 4 powerful mindset shifts to make your fitness journey feel easier, more consistent, and actually doable (like, for real). I’m sharing the tips you need to simplify your goals and start seeing results. Ready to crush it in 2025 without the stress? Let’s do this! Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamarie_wbffpro/ WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER IN 2025 1. MACRO COACH PRO 💻 Your all-in-one roadmap to becoming the c...

Jan 06, 202519 minSeason 3Ep. 106

How to coach "focus on the journey, not the destination"

In today's episode we chat the importance of coaching clients to focus on the journey rather than just the destination by providing frameworks and actionable tools you can use with clients THIS WEEK!! Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamarie_wbffpro/ WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER IN 2024 1. MACRO COACH PRO 💻 Your all-in-one roadmap to becoming the coach EVERYONE wants to hire. This 16-week certification course gives you the tools to master client transformations, increase ...

Dec 30, 202417 minSeason 2Ep. 105

The Real Deal on Body Fat: What You Need to Know

Body fat is more than meets the eye—it’s actually a vital organ with crucial roles in your health and metabolism. In this episode, we uncover surprising facts about the different types of body fat, why appearance isn’t everything, and how to assess if your levels are healthy. Plus, discover actionable strategies to manage your body fat for better health and performance. Tune in to learn the truth about body fat and how it works for—and sometimes against—you. Let's be friends on Instagram: https:...

Dec 23, 202421 minSeason 2Ep. 104

A behavior change framework to use with clients

What if there was a simple, evidence-based framework to help your clients make behavior changes that actually stick? In this episode, we break down the EAST Framework —a powerful tool to make coaching more effective, actionable, and fun. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Simplify your clients' goals without watering them down. ✅ Make behavior change feel rewarding and engaging. ✅ Leverage social proof and accountability to boost motivation. ✅ Use the power of timing to create habits that last. This episode...

Dec 16, 202422 minSeason 2Ep. 103

The best month to start a fitness journey to feel good by summer

Thinking about starting your fitness journey but unsure when’s the right time? Here’s a hint: it’s probably sooner than you think. 😉 In this episode, I’m breaking down why the best time to start isn’t January—or spring—and how starting your journey now can set you up for incredible results by summer. We’ll chat about why timelines matter, how to crush the holidays with balance, and why waiting for the “perfect time” is holding you back. If you’re ready to flip the script on what it means to sta...

Dec 09, 202414 minSeason 2Ep. 102

Changing the Conversation: How to Use 'Change Talk' with Clients

Do your clients get stuck in their own excuses? Or maybe they say they want change but keep falling into the same patterns? This episode is your blueprint for flipping those unmotivated conversations into breakthrough moments. 💡 I’m breaking down the exact framework I use to turn “I can’t” into “I’ve got this.” You’ll learn: ✅ The difference between sustain talk (stuck) and change talk (momentum). ✅ A simple 4-step process to guide clients into action. ✅ Real-life examples you can steal for you...

Dec 02, 202443 minSeason 2Ep. 101
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