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Here’s what to expect from this episode:

Would you believe me if I told you you could eat more, work the night shift and still lose weight? Well, in this episode, I’m showing you that it is as I chat with a past client and night shift nurse, Ellie. She defied conventional diet wisdom by increasing her calorie intake by 200 calories above maintenance—and guess what? She lost 10 pounds without ever dipping into a deficit. Ellie’s story is a testament to the power of consistency and understanding your body’s needs.

We’ll explore how Ellie, through focused body recomposition and muscle building, transformed her eating habits and lifestyle. A year and a half later, she’s not just maintained her progress but has also moved beyond rigorous tracking. Ellie’s experience with macros has equipped her with the knowledge to make smart, sustainable food choices that align with her long-term goals.

If you’re a nurse, a shift worker, or someone struggling to find a diet that fits your busy lifestyle, you won’t want to miss this episode. Ellie shares valuable insights and tips that have helped her maintain her progress amidst challenging work schedules. So let’s dive in and uncover the secrets to Ellie’s success!

Meet Ellie: 

Ellie started following Dani on Instagram in fall of 2021 just as a way to learn more about nutrition and fitness. After a few months of following Dani, Ellie had introduced a step goal, water goal, and strength training to her habits which drastically changed her days while managing anxiety and wanting to be the strongest version of herself (physically and mentally). To take things a step further, Ellie worked with Dani at maintenance macros for three months in spring of 2022. Nearly two years later and the biggest change working with Dani has had on Ellie’s life was the mindset shifts that come with making all of these lifestyle changes.

Topics covered:

• How to build a sustainable routine and lifestyle to maintain your fitness progress
• Tips on how to use food tracking apps to decrease the overwhelm
• The mindset shifts Ellie had to navigate and why she believes your main focus should be on creating a system you love and not just the goals 
• How to make meal prep and meal timing easier as a shift worker

Resources Mentioned:

• Download the MyFitnessPal app
• Sign up to my Macro Tracking & Logging Mini Course
• Register for my FREE Training, 3 Steps to Transform Your Body with Macros
• Sign up to my transformative 8-week course, The Macro Body Method
• Looking to make a transformation of your own with the accountability and support to get you there in 16 weeks? Apply for the Macro Accelerator Program

Connect with Ellie:

• Follow her on Instagram @elliestromberg

Connect with Dani:

• Have any questions for me? Reach out to me here
• Connect with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros

Related Episodes:

• Listen to the Client Spotlight Playlist
• Episode 8: Why I Stopped Tracking Macros
• Episode 5: 6 Strategies to Get Consistent with Your Health Journey
• Episode 2: Will Macros Work For Me?

More about Mindin’ My Wellness:

The Mindin’ My Wellness podcast is for busy, motivated and health-empowered women who are ready to kick old dieting mentalities to the curb and step into transformed health to look and FEEL their best, without sacrificing a life well-lived. Each week, your host Dani Marenburg and her guests will share top tips on all things macros, movement, mindset and everything in between. You’ll learn simple, effective and sustainable tips you can take away from each episode and implement in your daily life to look and feel like the best version of you.

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