Macros For Life

Hosted by Randall and Eve Guzman

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

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September 22, 202645 min

Achieving Success Without Burnout, with Jessica DeMarcus

Eve sits down with Jessica DeMarcus , a therapist turned trauma-informed life coach, to talk about how high-achieving women can pursue big goals without running themselves into the ground. Jessica shares her own career journey, the role fitness played in her mental health, and why consistency, not intensity, is the real key to sustainable success. In This Episode Jessica's transition from trauma therapist to trauma-informed life coach, and why she made the leap How her own mental health journey led her to discover the power of holistic fitness practices Why consistency beats intensity when it comes to building sustainable health habits How to tell the difference between a legitimate reason and an excuse The role personal values play in staying aligned with your goals Debunking the myth of motivation and what to rely on instead What burnout actually is (and how it's different from everyday stress or fatigue) The concept of being "intentionally off-balance" instead of chasing perfect balance Why women today are pioneering new definitions of success without a blueprint to follow Takeaways quoted from Jess Motivation is finite — systems aren't. Instead of waiting to feel motivated, build habits and routines that carry you through the days when motivation is nowhere to be found. Consistency wins over intensity. Most people can sustain an intense push for 30–90 days, but long-term results come from finding a pace you can actually maintain. Reasons vs. excuses. When you're tempted to skip a habit, check in with your values — that's often the clearest way to tell whether you have a real reason or you're just making an excuse. Burnout isn't just stress. Burnout comes from a combination of unreasonable conditions and poor coping strategies over time — not simply having a busy or tiring week. Off-balance is okay. Rather than striving for perfect balance across every area of life, get intentional about where your time and energy go in each season. About Jessica DeMarcus Jessica is a therapist with over a decade of clinical experience who now works as a trauma-informed life coach. She works one-on-one with high-achieving women and also runs a trauma-informed coach certification program. Connect With Jess Jess's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_demarchis_coaching/ Jess's podcast: https://www.instagram.com/jess_demarchis_coaching/ MacroU Resources: MacroU: Macro Mentorship Program → [link] Nutrition Coaching 3 Day Macro Tracking Course

September 1, 202629 min

Ep.116 What Are Macros? How We Lost 265 Pounds Together

In this episode, we’re breaking down the basics of MACROS and why they’ve played such an important role in our weight loss journeys. Together, we’ve lost 265 pounds, and learning how to use macros was a major part of changing the way we approached food and weight loss. We’re going back to the basics and breaking down the Big 3: protein, carbohydrates, and fats. We’ll explain what each macro does, why your body needs them, how they work together, and some of our go-to foods in each category. If you’ve ever heard people talk about “counting macros” and thought, “Okay, but what the hell does that actually mean?” this episode is for you. This is where it all starts. Resources Mentioned: MacroU: Macro Mentorship Program → [link] Nutrition Coaching 3 Day Macro Tracking Course 📲 Follow me on Instagram → @eveguzmanofficial

August 18, 202616 min

Ep 115. Carbs, Do I have to cut them to lose weight?

If you've ever stared at a plate of pasta and felt guilty, this episode is for you. Carbs, carbs, carbs — are they really the enemy? Do you have to cut bread, pasta, rice, and more out of your diet in order to lose weight? Let's talk about it. In this episode, I'm breaking down: What carbs actually do in your body (energy, muscle glycogen, and performance) Why cutting carbs isn't required for fat loss — it all comes down to calorie and macro balance How to fit bread, pasta, and rice into a fat-loss plan without the guilt The biggest carb myths I hear all the time (and why they're not true) Resources Mentioned: MacroU: Macro Mentorship Program → [link] Nutrition Coaching 3 Day Macro Tracking Course 📲 Follow me on Instagram → @eveguzmanofficial

August 12, 202613 min

Ep 114. I Used to Quit My Diet at Day 12 Every Time I Tried to Lose Weight

I Used to Quit My Diet at Day 12 Every Time I Tried to Lose Weight I had to stick to a diet for 21 days straight before I saw the results that eventually added up to 120 pounds lost. But I almost never got there, because I kept quitting at days 10 through 13, every time, convinced the diet wasn't working just because the scale hadn't moved yet. In this episode, I unpack why the scale lags behind real effort, why that lag is exactly where most people give up, and the 21-day rule that finally got me through it. Topics: Fat loss and the number on the scale don't move on the same timeline The 10–13 day mark is a common point where people mistake a data lag for failure Setting a fixed evaluation window (like 21 days) before you start protects you from quitting early Impatience in the moment feels like self-protection, but it's often self-sabotage "The fat loss hasn't shown up on the scale yet. That part takes time" If someone you know is in their own day-ten right now, send them this episode. Resources Mentioned: MacroU: Macro Mentorship Program → [link] Nutrition Coaching 3 Day Macro Tracking Course 📲 Follow me on Instagram → @eveguzmanofficial

August 5, 202616 min

Ep 113. From Two McDonald's Double Cheeseburgers a Day to 150 Pounds Down

From Two McDonald's Double Cheeseburgers a Day to 150 Pounds Down I used to eat two double cheeseburgers and a value fry from McDonald's every single day. I was almost 300 pounds, and that was just Tuesday. Today I'm down 150 pounds, and it wasn't willpower that got me here. It was learning how to cook and season food well, so healthy eating didn't mean giving up the soul food I grew up on. This episode is about staying open to change, building a real cooking skill set, and why "easy is earned" instead of found on day one. Topics: Sustainable change rarely comes from rejecting the food culture you grew up in Learning to cook and season food well is what makes healthy eating stick long-term "Healthy" doesn't have to mean bland, flavor is what makes a routine sustainable Eating healthier gets easier over time, but that ease is earned through repetition, not found immediately Eating healthier gets easier. Easy is earned. If someone in your life feels like they have to choose between their culture and their health, send them this episode. Resources Mentioned: MacroU: Macro Mentorship Program → [link] Nutrition Coaching 3 Day Macro Tracking Course 📲 Follow me on Instagram → @eveguzmanofficial

July 29, 202614 min

Ep 112. I Ate More So My Diet Would Actually Work

I Ate More So My Cut Would Actually Work Mentally in a cut, physically in a cut, but the reason it's working started a year ago, with the scariest decision I've made in this whole journey: I stopped dieting and ate at maintenance instead. In this episode, I break down why a full year of eating enough (sometimes even a slight surplus) and lifting as heavy as I could is the actual reason my current cut is working, why "readiness" is something you have to build before you can diet successfully, and why the problem for chronic dieters usually isn't eating too much, it's eating too little for too long. Topics: Repeated dieting can leave the body in a state that isn't ready for another deficit A structured maintenance phase, eating enough, training hard, can be the missing step before a cut works Progress in a maintenance phase should be measured in strength, sleep, and food relationship, not the scale The cut works when the body is ready for it; readiness has to be built, not rushed Resources Mentioned: MacroU: Macro Mentorship Program → [link] Nutrition Coaching 3 Day Macro Tracking Course 📲 Follow me on Instagram → @eveguzmanofficial

July 21, 202620 min

Ep 111. Why I Eat the Same 5 Meals on Repeat and Never Get Bored — The Simple System to Tracking Macros

Why I Eat the Same 5 Meals on Repeat and Never Get Bored — The Simple System to Tracking Macros EPISODE SUMMARY: 15 years. 150 lbs maintained. And my system is embarrassingly simple. In this episode I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly how I eat, how I track, and how I built a meal plan that fits my macros without the overwhelm on a budget, with minimal ingredients, and in under 2 minutes a day. If you've been overthinking macro tracking, spending too much on food, or quitting every time it gets complicated, this episode was made for you. WHAT WE COVER: Why simple, boring food is actually the secret to long term results The 3 meal structures that run my entire food life — bowls, chili, and tacos The P+C+F formula for building any meal that fits your macros How to batch cook once and eat all week without losing your mind The exact app I use to track macros in under 2 minutes a day How to build YOUR personal repeat meal plan in 5 simple steps Why eating for your macros doesn't have to be expensive — and how I still shop smart even after building a 7-figure business MY GO-TO GROCERY STAPLES: Proteins → ground turkey, chicken, lean ground beef Carbs → rice, sweet potatoes, corn tortillas, canned beans Fats → avocado, olive oil, cheese Flavor → salsa, hot sauce, canned tomatoes, seasoning blends LINKS + RESOURCES: Track your macros with me Macros First App → [link] Use code EVEG to get started 📚 Become a certified macro coach MacroU: Macro Mentorship Program → [link] 1:1 Nutrition Coaching Register here → [link] 📲 Follow me on Instagram → @eveguzmanofficial

June 30, 202616 min

Ep 110. When Your Client Is Doing Everything Right and Still Not Losing Weight

When Your Client Is Doing Everything Right and Still Not Losing Weight Your client is hitting her macros, training consistently, getting her steps in, and sleeping well. So why hasn't the scale moved in three weeks? Most coaches immediately assume one of two things: • The client isn't being honest • The macros are wrong But in many cases, neither is true. In this episode, Eve breaks down the three questions she asks before making any nutrition or training adjustments. You'll learn how to assess a true fat-loss stall, identify when compliance is actually the issue, and understand why stress, recovery, and life circumstances matter more than most coaches realize. If you've ever felt unsure about what to do when a client's progress slows down, this episode will help you think like a coach instead of reacting like a dieter. IN THIS EPISODE: • Why a stalled scale doesn't automatically mean fat loss has stopped • The difference between client effort and actual compliance • How to determine whether a plateau is real or simply normal weight fluctuations • The role stress, sleep, travel, and recovery play in scale weight • Common mistakes coaches make when troubleshooting fat loss • Why great coaching requires assessment before action • How to develop stronger decision-making skills as a nutrition coach "Experts don't guess. Experts assess." RESOURCES & LINKS: Free Live Training: From Certified to Expert Nutrition Coach: June 30 at 7:00 PM EST June 30 at 7:00 PM EST Learn the exact frameworks, coaching systems, and decision-making process used to help coaches confidently get client results and build profitable coaching businesses. Learn More About Macro University: https://www.themacrouniversity.com CONNECT WITH EVE: Instagram: @eveguzmanofficial

June 26, 202612 min

Ep 109. Why Getting Certified Didn't Make Me a Great Nutrition Coach

Why Getting Certified Didn't Make Me a Great Coach You passed the exam. You got the certification. So why do so many coaches still feel unprepared when a real client needs help? In this episode, Eve shares the uncomfortable truth that most coaches discover after certification: credentials don't automatically create confidence. While certifications teach information, they rarely teach decision-making, pattern recognition, or how to navigate real-world client situations when the textbook answer doesn't work. Drawing from her own journey of losing 150 pounds, leaving a stable laboratory management career, and building a six-figure coaching business, Eve breaks down the difference between being certified and becoming an expert coach. In This Episode: Why certifications often leave coaches feeling unprepared The biggest misconception about confidence in coaching The difference between information, application, and judgment Why collecting more certifications won't solve imposter syndrome The three skills most certifications don't teach How real coaching confidence is actually built The role of reps, feedback, and experience in becoming an expert coach Why competence always comes before confidence Resources Mentioned Macro Mentorship Coaching Certification https://www.themacrouniversity.com/ Macros Made Simple for Coaches: The No-Fluff Starter Guide for Coaches: www.themacrouniversity.com/macros-made-simple-for-coaches Connect with Eve https://www.instagram.com/eveguzmanofficial/

June 16, 202610 min

Ep 108: Certified But Stuck: What Nutrition Coach Certifications Don't Teach You

Episode Title: Certified But Stuck: What Nutrition Coach Certifications Don't Teach You Episode Summary: You studied hard, passed the exam, and got certified so why does working with real clients still feel so overwhelming? In this episode, we're talking honestly about the gap between being certified and actually feeling like a confident, effective nutrition coach. If you've ever wondered whether you missed something, this one's for you. In this episode: Why feeling "not ready" after getting certified is completely normal and what it actually means The three things most nutrition certifications don't teach you (psychology, coaching skills, and business) What it actually takes to go from certified to genuinely expert How to find the community, mentorship, and tools that bridge the gap Mentioned in this episode: 🎓 Macro Mentorship — a community and mentorship space for certified nutrition coaches ready to go deeper → https://www.themacrouniversity.com/certification 💻 Free Webinar: From Certified to Expert — The three things you need as a nutrition coach to help your clients lose weight and build a successful business → [ Register here ] Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eveguzmanofficial/ Website: https://www.themacrouniversity.com/