The Macro Mindset with Catharine Adams

Catharine Adams

The Macro Mindset Podcast with Catharine Adams: Nutrition, Fitness & Mindset Mastery for Women - Tired of the all-or-nothing cycle? - Welcome to your weekly dose of sanity. Finally, a nutrition and fitness podcast that gets your real life. Build confidence, consistency & real change. Join Coach Catharine Adams for refreshingly honest conversations about what actually works for busy women juggling real life, without extremes. No perfection required. Drawing from years of coaching experience and her own journey, Catharine delivers practical strategies that actually work for busy women. Each Tuesday, discover: • How to build consistency without perfection • Nutrition strategies that flex with your life • Mindset tools for lasting transformation • Strength training that builds confidence • Real talk about navigating life's transitions - Whether you're breaking free from the all-or-nothing cycle, learning to fuel your body properly, or simply seeking a balanced approach to health, Catharine provides science-backed guidance with the understanding of someone who's been there. - New episodes every Tuesday. Because real change happens one imperfect step at a time. - The Macro Mindset is a Macros Inc podcast hosted by Catharine Adams, a nutrition, fitness and mindset coach whose personal transformation journey through motherhood, perimenopause, and fitness has shaped her compassionate, evidence-based coaching approach. - Join Catharine weekly for a curated blend of nutritional expertise, mindset coaching, and the practical wisdom that comes only from walking the path herself. - Consistency isn't perfection--it's adaptation. ~ Catharine Adams

  1. JAN 13

    Why You Know What To Do But Can't Do It Consistently - Macro Mindset 23

    If you’ve ever started the week convinced “this time will be different” and then felt everything unravel by mid-week, this episode is for you. I’m talking to you about the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it consistently—and why that gap does not mean something is wrong with you. In this short, focused episode, I walk you through why willpower isn’t a personality trait and why “just try harder” is not only unhelpful—it’s cruel. Then I give you one small shift that changes how consistency works: instead of chasing perfect outcomes, you start building identity through tiny, repeatable promises. Because small actions create identity, and identity makes follow-through feel more automatic over time. By the end, you’ll choose one tiny identity-based habit you can practise this week—something that takes under two minutes—and you’ll track one thing only: whether you kept the promise to yourself. This is about learning to return to the path again and again, even when life gets messy. Need more help?! Let me know - tag me in the Macros Inc Facebook group, send me a message on FB or IG, or email me at iam@catharineadams.com, and I'm more than happy to help YOU! Love, Catharine RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Mindset Reset Toolkit [link] CONNECT WITH CATHARINE: https://catharineadams.com Instagram:  @catharineadams READY FOR TRANSFORMATION? Work with our team Macros Inc Free Macro Calculator Macros Inc FB Community Macro Sync Tracking App 📱 SHARE THE EPISODE Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs this message! Let's create a movement for a stronger, healthier community - physically and mentally! Tag me @catharineadams and use #TheMacroMindset - I'd love to hear your strength journey! 💪   *Catharine Adams is not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this podcast should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.

    10 min
  2. 10/02/2025

    The Sports Season Survival Guide: When Tracking Meets Tournament Chaos

    Key Takeaways: ✓ Perfect tracking isn't the goal - consistent practice is ✓ Your macro practice adapts to your life, not vice versa ✓ Self-care isn't selfish - it's modeling healthy habits for your kids ✓ Community connection matters more than perfect compliance Your Homework: Circle every sports commitment on next month's calendar. Choose 3-4 emergency meal combinations and pre-log them in your tracking app. Remember: 80% consistency during sports season beats 100% perfection followed by burnout. Did something resonate with you today? I'm genuinely curious which of these hit home: ~"My macro practice adapts to my life" (for my perfectionists) ~"Self-care isn't selfish" (for my guilty parents) ~"Progress over perfection" (for my all-or-nothing thinkers) Drop a comment sharing which message you needed to hear most. Your breakthrough might be exactly what another sports parent needs to hear today. 💜 ~Coach Catharine Learn how to maintain your macro tracking goals during busy sports seasons. Discover practical strategies for tournament days, mindset shifts for success, and how to balance family time with nutrition goals. Perfect for parents navigating sports season chaos while maintaining their health journey. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Mindset Reset Toolkit [link] CONNECT WITH CATHARINE: https://catharineadams.com Instagram:  @catharineadams READY FOR TRANSFORMATION? Work with our team Macros Inc Free Macro Calculator Macros Inc FB Community Macro Sync Tracking App 📱 SHARE THE EPISODE Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs this message! Let's create a movement for a stronger, healthier community - physically and mentally! Tag me @catharineadams and use #TheMacroMindset - I'd love to hear your strength journey! 💪   *Catharine Adams is not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this podcast should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.

    14 min
  3. 09/23/2025

    The Lunch Mindset Makeover: From Daily Stress to Empowered Success

    If you've ever stood in front of your fridge at 7:30 AM, dreading lunch packing and settling for unsatisfying options, this episode is your turning point. Learn how Sarah, a 34-year-old marketing director, transformed her lunch stress into a daily act of self-care using three simple questions. What You'll Learn: • The identity-building lunch formula that changes everything • Why lunch prep is actually evidence of how you prioritize yourself • How to adapt mindful lunch planning for travel and unpredictable schedules • The connection between lunch choices and overall self-worth • Real client transformation from "sad desk salads" to proud lunch moments Featured Client Story: Follow Sarah's journey from dreading daily lunch prep to using it as a powerful tool for building consistency and self-trust, even while traveling for work twice monthly. Key Takeaways: ✓ What would someone who prioritizes their energy eat tomorrow? ✓ What would make me feel proud when I open this? ✓ How can I make this easier for tomorrow me? ✓ Lunch isn't just fuel - it's evidence of self-priority Your Homework: Set a reminder for tonight titled "Three lunch questions." When it goes off, write down your answers to the three identity-building lunch questions. Use these to guide tomorrow's lunch planning. Did something resonate with you today? Share which perspective shift hit home: ~ "Lunch isn't another way to fail at being perfect" ~ "It's not about the perfect system; it's about the right mindset" ~ "You don't need permission to prioritize yourself" Share your thoughts in the Macros Inc Facebook groups - your insight might be exactly what another member needs to hear! 💜 ~Coach Catharine RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Mindset Reset Toolkit [link] CONNECT WITH CATHARINE: https://catharineadams.com Instagram:  @catharineadams READY FOR TRANSFORMATION? Work with our team Macros Inc Free Macro Calculator Macros Inc FB Community Macro Sync Tracking App 📱 SHARE THE EPISODE Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs this message! Let's create a movement for a stronger, healthier community - physically and mentally! Tag me @catharineadams and use #TheMacroMindset - I'd love to hear your strength journey! 💪   *Catharine Adams is not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this podcast should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.

    10 min
  4. 09/16/2025

    The September Success Formula: Turn 'Back on Track' into Lasting Change (Ep. 1.20.)

    Key Concepts Explored: • September vs January Psychology • Using School Structure for Success • Building Sustainable Change Client Success Story: Maria's Transformation Timeline: • Starting point: Waiting for "perfect" time • First step: Using homework time for planning • Current status: Sustainable habits built into family routine Action Steps for Listeners: Choose one keystone habitCreate good/better/best optionsBuild change resilienceKey Mantras: • "Start now, perfect later" • "Structure supports success" • "Small steps, big impact" Hashtags: #SeptemberSuccess #BackToRoutine #FallReset #HealthyHabits #MomLife #MacrosInc #BackToSchool #HealthyTransformation #SustainableChange #FallWellness RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Mindset Reset Toolkit [link] CONNECT WITH CATHARINE: https://catharineadams.com Instagram:  @catharineadams READY FOR TRANSFORMATION? Work with our team Macros Inc Free Macro Calculator Macros Inc FB Community Macro Sync Tracking App 📱 SHARE THE EPISODE Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs this message! Let's create a movement for a stronger, healthier community - physically and mentally! Tag me @catharineadams and use #TheMacroMindset - I'd love to hear your strength journey! 💪   *Catharine Adams is not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this podcast should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.

    26 min
  5. 09/09/2025

    The Busy Mom's Back-to-School Power Routines: Simple Systems That Actually Stick (Ep. 1.19)

    Key Concepts Explored: • Power Routines vs Perfect Routines • Habit Stacking in Chaos • Energy Management During Transitions Client Success Story: Lisa's Transformation Timeline: • Starting point: Complete morning chaos • First step: Three non-negotiable morning anchors • Current status: Sustainable systems that flex with life Action Steps for Listeners: Identify your power hoursCreate flexible routine anchorsBuild backup plans for chaosKey Mantras: • "Flexible not fragile" • "Systems over willpower" • "Anchor in chaos" Hashtags: #BackToSchool #MomRoutines #PowerHabits #SchoolYear #MomLife #MacrosInc #MorningRoutine #SchoolTransition #MomOrganization #HealthyHabits RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Mindset Reset Toolkit [link] CONNECT WITH CATHARINE: https://catharineadams.com Instagram:  @catharineadams READY FOR TRANSFORMATION? Work with our team Macros Inc Free Macro Calculator Macros Inc FB Community Macro Sync Tracking App 📱 SHARE THE EPISODE Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs this message! Let's create a movement for a stronger, healthier community - physically and mentally! Tag me @catharineadams and use #TheMacroMindset - I'd love to hear your strength journey! 💪   *Catharine Adams is not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this podcast should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.

    24 min
  6. 09/03/2025

    Breaking the Comparison Trap: Your Journey vs Everyone Else's Highlight Reel (Ep. 1.18)

    Key Concepts Explored: • Social Media Reality vs Reality • Age-Appropriate Progress Metrics • Building Internal Validation Client Success Story: Michelle's Transformation Timeline: • Starting point: Constant comparison to social media • First step: Unfollowing triggering accounts • Current status: Celebrating personal progress markers Action Steps for Listeners: Audit social media followsCreate personal progress metricsDocument YOUR journeyKey Mantras: • "My journey, my pace" • "Progress over perfection" • "Age is my advantage" Hashtags: #ComparisonTrap #RealProgress #MidlifeFitness #AuthenticJourney #FitnessOver40 #MacrosInc #RealBodyGoals #MomFitness #ProgressOverPerfection #AgelessStrength RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Mindset Reset Toolkit [link] CONNECT WITH CATHARINE: https://catharineadams.com Instagram:  @catharineadams READY FOR TRANSFORMATION? Work with our team Macros Inc Free Macro Calculator Macros Inc FB Community Macro Sync Tracking App 📱 SHARE THE EPISODE Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs this message! Let's create a movement for a stronger, healthier community - physically and mentally! Tag me @catharineadams and use #TheMacroMindset - I'd love to hear your strength journey! 💪   *Catharine Adams is not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this podcast should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.

    27 min
  7. 08/27/2025

    Time Scarcity vs Time Abundance: Reframing Your Relationship with Self-Care (Ep. 1.17)

    Key Concepts Explored: • Time Perception Psychology • Finding Hidden Time Pockets • Energy Management vs Time Management Client Success Story: Jessica's Transformation Timeline: • Starting point: Rushed meals, constant overwhelm • First step: Using pickup line time intentionally • Current status: Found 2 hours/day in existing schedule Action Steps for Listeners: Identify 3 time pockets in your current scheduleCreate "car-friendly fuel kits"Transform waiting time into self-care timeKey Mantras: • "Pockets of possibility exist everywhere" • "Waiting time is my time" • "Energy management over time management" Hashtags: #TimeAbundance #MomLife #SelfCareTime #BusyMomHacks #TimeManagement #MacrosInc #MomSchedule #WorkingMomLife #SelfCareForMoms #MomTimeManagement RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Mindset Reset Toolkit [link] CONNECT WITH CATHARINE: https://catharineadams.com Instagram:  @catharineadams READY FOR TRANSFORMATION? Work with our team Macros Inc Free Macro Calculator Macros Inc FB Community Macro Sync Tracking App 📱 SHARE THE EPISODE Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs this message! Let's create a movement for a stronger, healthier community - physically and mentally! Tag me @catharineadams and use #TheMacroMindset - I'd love to hear your strength journey! 💪   *Catharine Adams is not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this podcast should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.

    28 min
  8. 08/12/2025

    The Identity Switch: Stop Trying, Start Becoming - A Busy Mom's Guide to Lasting Change (ep. 1.16)

    What You'll Learn: • How to shift from "trying to change" to "becoming the kind of person" who naturally makes healthy choices • The PEACE framework for creating lasting habits that work with mom-life chaos • Why your relationship with food reflects your relationship with yourself (and how to heal both) Today's Story: Sarah, a mom of twin two-year-olds, went from feeling like she'd "disappeared" after becoming a mother to becoming someone who prioritizes herself in small but powerful ways. Her journey shows you that you can love being a mom AND miss aspects of your pre-mom life—and that modelling self-care teaches your children they matter too. Key Takeaway: "The woman who can adapt to any situation, who can be imperfect and keep going anyway, who can honor all the parts of herself while showing up for her family—she's unstoppable. And that woman? That's who you already are. You just need to start treating yourself that way.💜" Ready to take action? Tag me @catharineadams and share your biggest takeaway from today's episode. #IdentityShift #MomLife #BecomingMore #MomEvolution #StrengthJourney #MacrosInc #MomIdentity #MaternalEvolution #StrongMom #MomTransformation RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Mindset Reset Toolkit [link] CONNECT WITH CATHARINE: https://catharineadams.com Instagram:  @catharineadams READY FOR TRANSFORMATION? Work with our team Macros Inc Free Macro Calculator Macros Inc FB Community Macro Sync Tracking App 📱 SHARE THE EPISODE Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs this message! Let's create a movement for a stronger, healthier community - physically and mentally! Tag me @catharineadams and use #TheMacroMindset - I'd love to hear your strength journey! 💪   *Catharine Adams is not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this podcast should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.

    29 min

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The Macro Mindset Podcast with Catharine Adams: Nutrition, Fitness & Mindset Mastery for Women - Tired of the all-or-nothing cycle? - Welcome to your weekly dose of sanity. Finally, a nutrition and fitness podcast that gets your real life. Build confidence, consistency & real change. Join Coach Catharine Adams for refreshingly honest conversations about what actually works for busy women juggling real life, without extremes. No perfection required. Drawing from years of coaching experience and her own journey, Catharine delivers practical strategies that actually work for busy women. Each Tuesday, discover: • How to build consistency without perfection • Nutrition strategies that flex with your life • Mindset tools for lasting transformation • Strength training that builds confidence • Real talk about navigating life's transitions - Whether you're breaking free from the all-or-nothing cycle, learning to fuel your body properly, or simply seeking a balanced approach to health, Catharine provides science-backed guidance with the understanding of someone who's been there. - New episodes every Tuesday. Because real change happens one imperfect step at a time. - The Macro Mindset is a Macros Inc podcast hosted by Catharine Adams, a nutrition, fitness and mindset coach whose personal transformation journey through motherhood, perimenopause, and fitness has shaped her compassionate, evidence-based coaching approach. - Join Catharine weekly for a curated blend of nutritional expertise, mindset coaching, and the practical wisdom that comes only from walking the path herself. - Consistency isn't perfection--it's adaptation. ~ Catharine Adams