In this blog post, we’re breaking down the latest episode of Black Iron Radio, where coaches Maggie, Morgan, and Ryann walk through one of the most foundational tools in the nutrition world: tracking macros. Whether you’re brand new to it or just trying to clean up your approach, this conversation covers what macros actually are, why tracking them matters, and how to use them without letting perfectionism or pressure take over. If you’ve been curious about macros—or overwhelmed by them—this episode offers a straightforward, flexible, and mindset-first approach.

In this blog post, we’re unpacking insights from our latest episode of Black Iron Radio, where coaches Krissy, Maggie, and Ryann tackle a common challenge: navigating your own nutrition goals when the people around you aren’t on the same page. Whether it’s your partner, family, or roommates, choosing to eat differently can stir up tension, judgment, or just plain logistical headaches. From setting boundaries and managing social situations to keeping your goals intact without isolating yourself, this conversation is packed with real-life strategies for honoring your own choices—without the guilt or drama.

In this blog post, we’re unpacking key takeaways from our latest episode of Black Iron Radio, where coaches Maggie, Brooke, and Christin dig into the real-life strategies that help people consistently hit their protein goals. They cover everything from front-loading your day with a solid breakfast to building a go-to snack routine, plus practical tips for travel, busy weeks, and staying out of the last-minute scramble. Whether you’re working toward performance goals or just trying to build more structure into your day, this episode will help you level up your approach—without relying on bland chicken breast and protein shakes.

I had a friend ask me this question the other day and it led me to understand that most of us really want weight loss to happen as fast as possible. But in order to lose weight quickly, it’s often not going to happen in what I would consider a “healthy” way.

There are so many “diets” out there that have you restrict so many calories that you no longer have the energy to exercise; high fat, no carb, meal replacements, you name it, it’s out there. And about 95% of the time my clients tell me they have tried some, if not all of these kinds of diets. They come to me worn out from it all.

As nutrition coaches, we see a lot of different habits that work for different people. As coaches, it’s our job to design a program that helps add to a client’s life and to make sure it enhances their lifestyle, as that is a pretty good indicator of sustainability and success. After coaching hundreds of clients, I have found a few characteristics that successful clients have in common.

We talk all the time about how consistency is king/queen, but if you’re someone who is struggling with consistency you might be missing out on the piece that comes right before it: TRIAL & ERROR

I get it, you just signed up for a coach and you’re ready to GET. TO. WORK.

Food prep is for most people a very daunting task that also feels like it’s the only way to success. Some of that might be true, but it’s not always what you think it is.

Meal prep gets a bad name because of the plain redundancy that it used to be when it was first popular. Food prep has really evolved to the actual meaning of those words: a way to prep your food for your week.

There’s not a “right” way to prep your food, it’s all about what works for you. It might take some trial and error (more on the importance of that here), but finding what works best in your life is going to be key.