Nikkiey Stott is a registered nurse, certified personal trainer, and founder of WarriorBabe, her personal nutrition and fitness coaching business. Her specialties include strength training for all ages, consuming an appropriate amount of each macronutrient for longevity, and building and maintaining muscle lifelong. Our conversation covered hot topics like strength training to increase metabolism, why cardio isn’t helping you reach your goals, and protein as the prime macronutrient.  [1:21]- My 12 Days of Christmas offer is going on RIGHT NOW! It has been so fun to share these daily deals with you, make sure you receive my emails to have exclusive access to discounts on all things related to achieving your best health and wellness. Also, the waitlist for the LIVE Low Insulin Academy is open! Make sure you are on the waitlist for a discount towards enrollment when it opens January 2!   [7:32]- Nikkiey’s story of what brought her from yo-yo dieting and strict training solely for physique goals to a sustainable balance between nutrition, exercise, and life!  [13:50]- Strength training vs. cardio- how does the body use calories differently during these exercise practices?  [21:19]- Why is strength training the best way to speed up metabolism?  [26:22]- If you want to begin strength training, this is where you should start!  [32:56]- How do adequate amounts of macronutrients influence fat loss? Why are protein-centered eating habits so important?  [41:49]- What is Nikkiey’s view on intermittent fasting and how it contributes to muscle building?  [46:25]- What should strength training look like in perimenopause and menopause?  [53:35]- How do oral contraceptives impact body composition?  [58:46]- How to get back on track after feeling like you’ve fallen off the rails.  Special thanks to L’BRI for sponsoring this episode. To receive a free pack of samples from this clean and purposeful skin care company, use the link here!  FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM NIKKIEY STOTT:  Website: https://warriorbabe.com/nikkiey-stott/  Personal Instagram: @nikkieystott WarriorBabe Instagram: @warriorbabe  Podcast: The Macro Hour   FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course Low Insulin Academy On-Demand Course Low Insulin Academy Live WAITLIST BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!