Macros For Life

Randall and Eve Guzman
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Welcome to the Macros For Life Podcast, where we talk all things Macros, Business and Marriage.

  1. 4D AGO

    EP 103. You Didn’t Fail at Weight Loss. The Plan Failed You.

    If you’ve ever felt like you “can’t stick to a plan,” this episode is for you. In this episode, I unpack why repeated weight loss attempts fail not because of a lack of discipline, but because of flawed approaches built on restriction, hunger, and compliance instead of education and structure. I share my own history of trying every popular diet, why none of them lasted, and what actually changed when I stopped trying to control food and started learning how to fuel my body. This conversation is about physiology, not willpower and why sustainable fat loss starts with understanding, not suffering. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why most diets “work” briefly and then fail The difference between restriction and structure How hunger, low protein, and lack of education sabotage consistency Why tracking calories and macros can feel freeing instead of obsessive What actually makes fat loss sustainable long term   Resources Mentioned: Free Macros Guide: Learn how to track macros in a simple, sustainable way 3 Day Macro Tracking Course   Nutrition Coaching

    11 min
  2. Ep 102: The Part of My Weight Loss Story You Never See

    FEB 11

    Ep 102: The Part of My Weight Loss Story You Never See

    Before the weight loss, before the magazine feature, before the credentials, there was a lifetime of believing my body was the problem. In this episode, I share the part of my story that doesn’t make the highlight reels. Growing up in a larger body, gaining significant weight during pregnancy, hitting a breaking point, and finally learning how to apply science and structure to myself. This is not a story about motivation or perfection. It’s about consistency, physiology, and why understanding macros changed everything for me and for the people I now teach. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How early body beliefs shape dieting behavior later in life Why knowledge alone doesn’t create change without structure What my fat loss process actually looked like day to day How I lost over half my body weight sustainably Why the process matters more than the before-and-after Calories matter. Protein matters. Macros matter. But understanding how to use them sustainably is what makes results last.   Resources Mentioned: Free Macros Guide: Learn how to track macros in a simple, sustainable way 3 Day Macro Tracking Course  Nutrition Coaching

    12 min
  3. Ep 101: When Macros Aren’t Enough: The Gap Most Coaches Hit

    JAN 15

    Ep 101: When Macros Aren’t Enough: The Gap Most Coaches Hit

    Macros work. You still teach them. You still believe in them. But if you’ve coached long enough, you’ve probably hit the point where macros stop explaining what’s happening with your clients. In this episode, we’re talking about the moment many coaches experience but rarely say out loud. Clients are compliant, tracking, training, and consistent… and results still stall. Energy drops. PMS worsens. Bloating shows up. And suddenly the tools that once worked feel incomplete. This isn’t a discipline problem or a mindset issue. It’s a physiology and systems issue. In this conversation, I break down why this gap happens, where most coaches go wrong when they hit it, and the missing skill set that allows you to coach with confidence instead of guessing.   What You’ll Learn  Why macros eventually stop explaining client results  The common patterns behind stalled fat loss, hormonal symptoms, and low energy  Why adding more restriction or cardio often backfires  The biggest misconceptions coaches have about functional nutrition  How functional nutrition complements macros instead of replacing them  What actually builds confidence when client cases get complex   This episode is for you if you are:  A macro coach who feels like something is missing  Working with women in perimenopause or with complex symptoms  Tired of guessing when clients plateau  Wanting to stay evidence-based without being rigid  Ready to understand the “why” behind client responses This episode is not for:  Coaches looking for quick fixes or plug-and-play protocols  Anyone wanting to skip foundations  Coaches who don’t want to think critically about physiology   Mentioned in This Episode  Functional Nutrition Coaching Certification (FNC)  Hormones, gut health, stress physiology, and blood chemistry patterns  The difference between reacting to symptoms and understanding systems   Ready to Go Deeper? If you’ve felt that ceiling with macros, this is exactly why Functional Nutrition Coaching exists. FNC teaches coaches how to connect symptoms, labs, and nutrition into real coaching decisions. You don’t stop being a macro coach. You become a more effective one. Learn more and apply here: 👉 https://www.themacrouniversity.com/fnc  Connect With Me: 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eveguzmanofficial 📧 Contact: support@themacoruniversity.com 🌐 Learn more about Functional Nutrition Coaching at https://www.themacrouniversity.com/fnc-waitlist

    13 min
  4. Ep.100 When Your Labs Are Normal… But You Still Feel Like Crap

    12/24/2025

    Ep.100 When Your Labs Are Normal… But You Still Feel Like Crap

    You’ve been told your labs are “normal.” Your doctor says everything looks fine. But you’re exhausted, bloated, not losing weight, not ovulating, or just don’t feel like yourself. So what gives? In this episode, I break down why normal labs do not always equal optimal function — especially for women dealing with stress, hormone shifts, metabolic adaptation, or long-term under-fueling. We’ll talk about what labs actually tell us, what they miss, and how symptoms often show up long before numbers fall outside the reference range. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused, or gaslit by “perfect labs,” this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn: Why "normal" lab ranges often miss early signs of dysfunction The problem with one-time blood draws (and what they overlook) How functional labs like the DUTCH test can uncover hidden imbalances Why your symptoms aren’t just “in your head”.... and what they could mean A clear path to start getting real answers (hint: it’s not more guessing) Mentioned in This Episode: Free Resource: The Bloodwork Blueprint https://www.themacrouniversity.com/the-bloodwork-blueprint Bloodwork Blueprint - Coach’s Edition: https://www.themacrouniversity.com/the-bloodwork-blueprint-coach-edition   How to Integrate Labs in Your Coaching Business: https://www.themacrouniversity.com/integrate-labs    Connect With Me: 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eveguzmanofficial 📧 Contact: support@themacoruniversity.com 🌐 Learn more about Functional Nutrition Coaching at https://www.themacrouniversity.com/fnc-waitlist

    18 min
  5. Ep.99 What is functional nutrition: macros, calories, hormones and labs

    12/17/2025

    Ep.99 What is functional nutrition: macros, calories, hormones and labs

    Functional nutrition goes beyond counting calories or following food pyramids. It’s not about rigid food rules or trendy protocols. It’s about understanding how food affects your body at a systems level — your hormones, gut, metabolism, nervous system, and immune response — and using that information to make targeted, sustainable decisions. In this episode, I break down what functional nutrition actually is, what it is not, and why so many people stay stuck when they focus on food choices without understanding physiology. If you’ve ever done “all the right things” and still felt off, this conversation will help connect the dots. What You’ll Learn in This Episode What functional nutrition really means (without the fluff) How it differs from calorie counting or generalized nutrition advice Why two people can eat the same way and have very different outcomes How symptoms, labs, and intake data work together Why food alone isn’t always the fix — but it’s always part of the picture   Bloodwork Blueprint - Coach’s Edition: https://www.themacrouniversity.com/the-bloodwork-blueprint-coach-edition   How to Integrate Labs in Your Coaching Business: https://www.themacrouniversity.com/integrate-labs    Connect With Me: 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eveguzmanofficial 📧 Contact: support@themacoruniversity.com 🌐 Learn more about Functional Nutrition Coaching at https://www.themacrouniversity.com/fnc-waitlist

    22 min
  6. Ep 98. Selling on Instagram Stories in 2026: Why the Old Rules Don’t Work Anymore

    12/10/2025

    Ep 98. Selling on Instagram Stories in 2026: Why the Old Rules Don’t Work Anymore

    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:  • The major shifts happening on Instagram in 2026 • Why polished, static Stories are actually repelling buyers • How audience behavior has evolved and what they need from you now • The subtle mistakes coaches make that interrupt trust and kill conversions • The foundational principles behind the new C.A.S.H.™ Framework • Why DM triggers, talking-head videos, and emotional alignment outperform old tactics • How to begin reshaping your Stories for deeper engagement and better sales   Takeaways  • Today’s buyers are savvier, more skeptical, and less responsive to hype-driven sales. • High polish doesn’t equal high trust. Connection beats perfection. • Over-educating on Stories can overwhelm your audience and halt the buying process. • Story sequences work best when they mimic real conversations, not presentations. • The C.A.S.H.™ Framework is designed for how people consume content and make decisions in 2026.     C.A.S.H.™ Framework Workshop: If your Story views are there but your sales are quiet, it’s time to update your approach. Join the workshop where we’ll break down the full C.A.S.H.™ Framework and teach you how to build Story sequences that convert. Join here:  https://www.themacrouniversity.com/sell-on-stories

    14 min
  7. Ep 97. How to Prep Your Clients for a Fat Loss Phase: Why 4- 6 Weeks at Maintenance Changes Everything

    12/03/2025

    Ep 97. How to Prep Your Clients for a Fat Loss Phase: Why 4- 6 Weeks at Maintenance Changes Everything

    Episode Summary Most coaches rush clients straight into a deficit and then wonder why fat loss stalls, biofeedback tanks, or consistency falls apart. In this episode, we break down why maintenance is the real starting line for an effective fat loss phase, and why 4-6 weeks at maintenance sets the entire cut up for success. If your clients struggle to lose fat (or stay consistent), this simple shift changes everything. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:  • Why fat loss doesn’t start with slashing calories • The purpose and power of a 4 - 6 week maintenance phase • What happens physiologically during maintenance and why it matters • The key habits you need to solidify before dropping macros • What coaches should be assessing during the prep window • The mindset reframes that help clients buy into this process • How to know when a client is actually ready for a deficit   Takeaways  • Maintenance is the metabolic warm-up every successful cut needs. • A stable body responds faster and more predictably to a deficit. • Consistency at maintenance fixes tracking drift, stabilizes hunger, and improves training quality. • Most “slow fat loss” issues are actually “poor prep” issues. • When you prep well, clients lose faster, retain more muscle, and stall less.   What You Should Assess Before Cutting:  • Energy, hunger, sleep, digestion, stress • Training recovery and performance • Tracking accuracy and routine stability • Consistency across the full week • Emotional readiness and lifestyle patterns   If you want deeper guidance on programming fat loss phases, adjusting macros, and coaching clients through plateaus, this is exactly what we train inside Macro Mentorship. Learn more through the link in the show notes.   Links & Resources: Macros Made Simple for Coaches Guide  Macros don’t have to feel like rocket science. This free guide shows the 3 simple layers I use to help coaches go from confused to confident. www.themacrouniversity.com/macros-made-simple-for-coaches  Learn more about Macro Mentorship:  the certification + business mentorship that teaches you how to coach beyond the numbers -→ https://www.themacrouniversity.com/certification   Follow Eve on Instagram → @eveguzmanofficial

    12 min
  8. Ep 96. Macros Aren’t Math, They’re Metabolism

    11/11/2025

    Ep 96. Macros Aren’t Math, They’re Metabolism

    If you’re still coaching macros like they live in a calculator, you’re missing the most important part: your client’s context. In this episode, Eve breaks down why macros aren’t just numbers ... they’re communication. You’ll learn how to stop treating nutrition coaching like a math problem and start seeing it for what it really is: a conversation between metabolism, hormones, and lifestyle. This is the episode that will make you rethink how you build macro plans, how you assess client feedback, and how you coach beyond the numbers. Because macros aren’t math, they’re metabolism. And once you learn to read the body’s signals, you’ll never coach the same way again.   You’ll Learn:  Why macros are more than calories and ratios  How hormones, stress, sleep, and cycle phases affect client response  What “metabolic communication” really means  How to shift from calculator-style coaching to physiology-based coaching  Why client context matters more than perfect numbers  How to coach the person, not just their data   Key Takeaways:  Macros are communication — every adjustment is a signal to the body.  The same macros hit differently depending on stress, sleep, and recovery.  You can’t coach macros in isolation; you have to coach the human.   Great coaches don’t just track numbers — they interpret biofeedback.  This is what separates coaching for results from coaching for understanding.   Power Quote from Eve: Macros are communication. Every adjustment you make sends a message to the body — and the body always answers. The question is: are you listening?     Links & Resources:  Watch the Mastering Client Transformations replay → https://www.themacrouniversity.com/masteringtransformations   Learn more about Macro Mentorship:  the certification + business mentorship that teaches you how to coach beyond the numbers -→ https://www.themacrouniversity.com/certification   Follow Eve on Instagram → @eveguzmanofficial

    10 min
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Welcome to the Macros For Life Podcast, where we talk all things Macros, Business and Marriage.

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  • Creator
    Randall and Eve Guzman
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Macros For Life