The Macro Hour

In this episode of The WarriorBabe Show, Nikkiey Stott tackles the real reason most women quit a fitness plan that's actually working - their expectations. She explains why muscle takes far longer to build than the industry wants you to believe, why the scale can't tell you the full story when your body composition is changing, and why the women who see the biggest transformations are the ones who commit to a year, not a 30-day challenge. If you've been putting in the work but feel like nothi...

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott breaks down why eating less every time your progress stalls is the exact cycle keeping you stuck. She explains what actually happens to your body when you keep cutting calories, why your training and muscle suffer when food gets too low, and why the real question isn't "how little can I eat" but "how much can I eat while still making progress." If you've been dieting harder and seeing fewer results, this episode will change how you approach fa...

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott breaks down one of the most common goals women have in fitness: wanting to look more "toned." She explains why the toned look so many women are chasing has very little to do with weighing less and everything to do with building muscle and improving body composition. Nikkiey also challenges some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding cardio, light weights, scale weight, and the fear of becoming "bulky." If you've been working hard but still a...

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott breaks down why eating less and doing more cardio may actually be making fat loss harder. She explains why building muscle is key to supporting your metabolism, changing your body composition, and creating results that last. Nikkiey dives into how strength training, proper fueling, and adequate protein can help you break the cycle of restriction and shift your focus from simply losing weight to building a stronger, leaner body. If you’re tired ...

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott sits down with WarriorBabe Ya’el to share her inspiring journey of breaking free from decades of dieting, perfectionism, and body dysmorphia. For nearly 40 years, Ya’el was stuck in a cycle of under-eating, overtraining, injuries, and starting over. Everything changed when she learned to trust the process, fuel her body properly, and let go of the beliefs that had been holding her back. Now, at 60 years old, Ya’el is stronger, healthier, and m...

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott tackles one of the biggest fitness debates today: can reformer Pilates actually build muscle? After trying a popular reformer class herself, Nikkiey shares what these workouts do well—from improving mobility and body awareness to providing a fun, low-impact workout. But she also explains why feeling the burn isn't the same as building muscle. You'll learn the difference between metabolic stress and true progressive overload, why mechanical tens...

In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey sits down with WarriorBabe member Amy to share her powerful transformation journey. After years of struggling with her weight, trying countless approaches, and feeling stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset, Amy reached a point where she knew something had to change. What followed wasn't just a physical transformation—it was a complete shift in how she viewed her health, fitness, and herself. Amy opens up about the challenges she faced, the lessons she l...