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Excelerate Your Life
Just your average, no six-pack, non-influencer chick here to make health and fitness simple again! Heck… let's just make LIFE simple again! My name is Mallory Marks and I am the founder of Excelerate Athletics, an online fitness coaching team that helps women unlearn diet culture crap and re-learn the truth about sustainable health and fitness. With this podcast, I want to help you do that too plus EXCELERate your life, in all areas. Through solo and guest episodes, we'll break down the basics…
Episodes
Excelerate Your LifeWhen "Healthy" Becomes Restrictive: RED-S, Missing Periods & Recovery with Coach Traci | Ep. 157
What happens when the habits you associate with being a healthy, disciplined athlete start working against you? Meet Traci, the newest coach at Excelerate…
Excelerate Your Life5 "Healthy" Habits Holding Back Your Fitness Results | Ep. 156
Eating healthy and working out consistently but not seeing the body composition changes you want? Your effort could be going toward habits that don't support…
Excelerate Your LifeHow Much Protein Do You Actually Need? How to Fuel Muscle Growth | Ep. 155
How much protein do you actually need to build muscle, lose fat, and get toned? And could your focus on eating more protein be leaving you under-fueled? In…
Excelerate Your LifePostpartum Weight Loss: How Kaetlin Lost 40+ Lbs While Breastfeeding | Ep. 154
What does sustainable postpartum weight loss actually look like while breastfeeding, working, traveling, navigating sleepless nights, and raising a baby? In…
Excelerate Your LifeIf You Want to Look Different Next Summer, Start Now | Ep. 153
If you want your body to look different next summer, the work might need to start now — and it probably isn't another fat loss phase. In this episode, we're…
Excelerate Your LifeFast Fit Facts: Can You Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time? | Ep. 152
Can you actually build muscle and lose fat at the same time? In this Fast Fit Facts episode, we're breaking down the truth about body recomposition—and why…
Excelerate Your LifeYou're 30. It's Time to Stop Dieting Like You're 20 | Ep. 151
Does losing weight feel harder than it did in your early 20s? Before you blame your age, hormones, or a "slow metabolism," it might be time to look at the…
Excelerate Your LifeFast Fit Facts: 5 Signs You Need to Stop Dieting Before You Try to Lose More Fat | 150
If you're eating low calories, working out consistently, and still struggling to lose fat, another calorie deficit might not be the answer. In this Fast Fit…
Excelerate Your LifeWhy Eating More Helped Her Finally Lose 15 Pounds: Kelly's Reverse Diet Story | Ep. 149
In this episode, I'm sitting down with Excelerate Athletics client Kelly to talk about her full journey from under-eating and feeling stuck → reverse dieting →…
Excelerate Your LifeMy 20-Week Cut: What Worked, What Didn't & How I'm Coming Out of It | Ep. 148
Can eating too little actually make fat loss harder? If you're already eating low calories, working out consistently, and still feel like the only option is to…
Excelerate Your LifeDoes Your Metabolism Really Slow Down at 30? Here's What Actually Happens | Ep. 147
Does your metabolism really slow down when you turn 30? And is weight loss actually harder for women in their 30s? With my 30th birthday just two days away…
Excelerate Your LifeBack-to-School Survival Guide for Busy Moms: How to Stay Healthy When Life Gets Chaotic w/ Megan Shelley RDN | Ep. 146
Back-to-school season can feel like a fresh start... or complete chaos. Whether you're excited to get back into a routine or wondering how you're going to…
Excelerate Your LifeYou're Lifting Weights, But Your Body Isn't Changing. So What's Missing? | Ep. 145
If you've been lifting weights consistently, following a workout plan, getting stronger, and eating enough protein—but your body still isn't changing the way…
Excelerate Your LifeThe #1 Mistake Women Make When Trying to Get Toned | Ep. 144
If you're lifting weights but still spending hours doing cardio because you think it's the key to getting "toned," this episode is for you. In this Fast Fit…
Excelerate Your LifeStop Trying to Lose 5 Pounds. Build Muscle Instead w/ Emma Deery | Ep. 143
Most women think the answer to changing their body is losing 5–10 pounds. But what if the thing standing between you and the physique you actually want isn't…
Excelerate Your Life6 Fat Loss Hot Takes After 6 Years of Coaching 1800+ Transformations Ep. 142
After 6 years of coaching and helping over 1,800 women transform their bodies, my perspective on fat loss, building muscle, and creating a body you feel…
Excelerate Your LifeWhy You're Bloated (And How to Actually Fix It) | Ep. 141
If you feel bloated after every meal, you're not alone—but the answer probably isn't cutting out another food. In this Fast Fit Facts episode, I'm breaking…
Excelerate Your LifeCan You Enjoy the 4th of July and Still Lose Weight? | Ep. 140
Can you enjoy the 4th of July, eat the foods you love, have a few drinks, and still lose weight? In this episode, I'm sharing a perspective that might surprise…
Excelerate Your LifeWhy Are My Maintenance Calories So Low? | Ep. 139
Ever feel like you have to eat way less than everyone around you just to maintain your weight? Or like one weekend of eating out causes you to instantly gain…
Excelerate Your LifeWhy I Dedicated My Life to Helping Women Lose Weight, Build Confidence & Heal Their Relationship with Food | Ep. 138
In this week's episode, I'm sharing something a little more personal. People often ask why I'm so passionate about helping women with their health, nutrition…
Excelerate Your LifeShe Didn't Just Lose Weight — She Got Her Life Back w/ Sara Konnecke | Ep. 137
In today's episode, I'm sitting down with one of our long-term coaching clients who has completely transformed her life over the last year and a half — and not…
Excelerate Your LifeFast Fit Facts: The Truth About Running & Body Recomposition | Ep. 136
Do running and body recomposition goals work together… or are they competing against each other? In this Fast Fit Facts episode, we're diving into the truth…
Excelerate Your LifeWhat To Do After A Weekend of Falling Off Track | Ep. 135
If you've ever had a weekend where you felt like you completely "fell off track" with your nutrition, workouts, or routine… this episode is for you. In this…
Excelerate Your LifeWhy OrangeTheory Wasn't Giving Me the Results I Wanted w/ Client Alexa | Ep. 134
In this episode, I sit down with EA client Alexa to talk about why constantly working out still wasn't giving her the "toned" physique she was chasing. Before…
Excelerate Your Life5 Signs You Are Not Ready For Fat Loss | Ep. 133
Most women think they need more discipline, more cardio, or lower calories to finally lose fat… …but what if your body is actually telling you it's not ready…
Excelerate Your LifeHow to Become a Fitness Coach (and What Actually Makes a GOOD Coach) | Ep. 132
Someone asked me recently if I had a podcast episode on how to become a coach… like what certifications to get, how to get started, all of that. And yes—we're…
Excelerate Your Life5 Mistakes Women Make in a Fat Loss Phase (Why Your Cut Isn't Working) | Ep. 131
If you feel like you're doing everything right in a fat loss phase—but your body isn't changing the way you want—it's probably not a lack of effort… it's these…
Excelerate Your LifeWant to Lose Fat for Summer? Listen to This First | Ep. 130
If you're trying to lose fat for summer and your plan is to just eat less, do more cardio, and hope for the best… this episode is for you. Because the truth is…
Excelerate Your LifeHow to Get Lean for Summer Without Starting Over Again w/ Alaina Luchetti | Ep. 129
If you've ever lost weight… only to gain it all back (and then some), this episode is going to hit. In today's episode, I'm sitting down with my client Alaina…
Excelerate Your LifeCardio for Fat Loss?? Yes or No? | Ep. 128
Cardio for fat loss… should you be doing more of it, or is it actually the reason you feel stuck? In this Fast Fit Facts episode, we're breaking down one of…
Excelerate Your LifeFitness Trends That Work and What's a Waste of Time & Money | Ep. 127
Most of the fitness industry is LOUD. Every week there's a new trend, a new tool, a new "this will finally fix everything" solution… And most of it? Either…
Excelerate Your LifeThe Phases of Body Recomposition: A Client Case Study | Ep. 126
If you feel like you've been doing everything right — eating clean, working out, trying to stay consistent — and still not seeing the fat loss you want… this…
Excelerate Your LifeFast Fit Facts: Micronutrients 101 — Why Vitamins & Minerals Matter for Body Composition | Ep. 125
In this Fast Fit Facts episode, we're breaking down micronutrients 101 — what they are, why they matter, and how they impact your results even if you're…
Excelerate Your LifeExact 3 Things Keeping You From Looking Like You Workout | Ep. 124
You work out consistently… so why don't you look like you lift? If you've been strength training 3–5 days per week, eating "pretty healthy," and still feel…
Excelerate Your LifeFast Fit Facts: Creatine for Women | Ep. 123
Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in the world — yet women are still unsure whether they should take it. In this Fast Fit Facts episode, I'm…
Excelerate Your LifeHere's What You Should NEVER Do After Vacation | Ep. 122
Just got back from vacation and feeling puffy, behind, or like you "need to make up for it"? Before you slash your calories, add two-a-days, or swear off carbs…
Excelerate Your LifeMaking Your Fitness Journey Work on Night Shift, How to Track Macros on Night Shift | Ep. 121
If you work night shift, rotating shifts, or 12-hour hospital shifts and feel like your body is constantly fighting you… this episode is for you. In this…
Excelerate Your LifeFast Fit Facts: The Truth About Intermittent Fasting for Women | Ep. 120
Intermittent fasting is everywhere—but is it actually helping women lose fat and support their hormones, or quietly working against them? In this Fast Fit…
Excelerate Your Life5 Simple AF Tips to Stay on Track When Eating Out | Ep. 119
Eating out doesn't have to derail your goals. In this episode, I break down exactly how to navigate restaurant meals without spiraling, stressing, or saying "F…
Excelerate Your LifeHow Eating 2700 Calories & Working Out Less Led to Losing 20lbs w/ Nicolet Laveau | Ep. 118
What if the reason your body isn't changing isn't because you're not disciplined enough — but because you're doing the wrong things really well? In this client…
Excelerate Your LifeFast Fit Facts: Skinny Fat 101, Why Weight Loss Isn't the Fix | Ep. 117
If you've ever thought, "I'm not overweight, but I don't love how I look," this episode is for you. In this Fast Fit Facts episode, we're breaking down what…
Excelerate Your LifeWhy Weight Loss Wasn't the Answer to Her Dream Body w/ Jolene Nicklin | Ep. 116
In this episode, I sit down with my client Jolene to break down why weight loss wasn't the answer to her dream body — and how eating more and building muscle…
Excelerate Your Life5 Rules Your Metabolism Needs in 2026 | Ep. 115
January is when most people jump straight into dieting, cutting calories, and trying to "be good" with food and it's also why so many end up stuck in the same…
Excelerate Your LifeWhy Strength Training Alone Isn't Enough (Training Volume, Phases & Program Design Explained) w/ Gill Reed | Ep. 114
In this episode, I'm joined by Coach Gill for a deep-dive into how training actually works — beyond just picking a workout style or showing up to lift. Most…
Excelerate Your LifeHer First Holiday Season Without Food Anxiety: What Changed w/ Ashley Helms | Ep. 113
In today's episode, I sit down with one of my long-time clients to talk about how coaching completely changed the way she approaches the holiday season. We…
Excelerate Your Life4 Things Ruining Your Metabolism This Month (And Not One of Them Is the Holiday Meal) | Ep. 112
Feel like your metabolism is slow, your energy is off, or you're suddenly gaining weight during the holidays? Spoiler: it's not because of the holiday meals…
Excelerate Your LifeFast Fit Facts: Does Thanksgiving Make You Fat? (And How to Walk Into the Day With Confidence) | Ep. 111
Think Thanksgiving is going to "make you fat"? Think again. In this Fast Fit Facts episode, we're breaking down the REAL science of holiday weight gain (or…
Excelerate Your LifeHow a Reverse Diet Through the Holidays Can Transform Your Body w/ EA Client Claire McGhee | Ep. 110
Most people try to diet their way through the holidays, but what if this season could actually be your secret weapon for results? In this episode, Coach Mal…
Excelerate Your LifeMy 5 Must-Follow Rules for Staying Fit This Holiday Season | Ep. 110
The holidays don't have to be a pause button on your goals. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 5 rules I follow every year to stay strong, sane, and build…
Excelerate Your Life5 Signs You'll Actually Succeed in Your Fitness Journey | Ep. 109
Ever wonder why some people actually stick with it and finally see the results they've been chasing, while others spin their wheels for years? In this episode…
Excelerate Your LifeHow to Use the Holidays to Build Muscle and Get Toned | Ep. 108
Most women head into the holidays worried about losing progress, gaining weight, or falling off track. But what if this season was actually the BEST time to…
Excelerate Your LifeHow Nicole Lost 163 Pounds and Gained a Whole New Life | Ep. 107
🎙️ In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Nicole LaFleur, one of our clients who has lost an incredible 163 pounds in under 3 years with Excelerate…
Excelerate Your LifeFast Fit Facts: Nutrition Around Your Workout | Ep. 106
Wondering what you should actually eat before and after your workouts? 🤔 This Fast Fit Facts episode breaks down the science of peri-workout nutrition — aka…
Excelerate Your LifeStop Copying Your Boyfriend's Workout: Women's Bodies Need More | Ep. 105
Think you can just copy your boyfriend's workout or eat the way your husband does and get the same results? Spoiler: women are not just smaller men. In this…
Excelerate Your LifeThe Permission Slip to Grow: Normalizing Change in Your 20s, 30s, and Beyond | Ep. 104
We spend the first 20 years of our lives being told it's normal to "figure it out" — to try, fail, explore, and discover who we are. But somewhere around 22…
Excelerate Your LifeWhy Eating More Helped Taylor Transform Her Body | Ep. 103
What if the missing piece of your fitness journey isn't eating less… but learning how to eat more? In this inspiring client interview, I sit down with Taylor…
Excelerate Your LifeNana Knows Best: Health, Fitness, & Life Advice From my 98-Year-Old Nana! | Ep. 102
This week is a special one — I'm sitting down with my Nana, who is about to turn 98 years old! Not only has she lived nearly a century, but she's also thrived…
Excelerate Your LifeFast Fit Facts: Does Eating Too Little Actually Prevent Fat Loss? | Ep. 101
Does eating too little actually stop fat loss? In this Fast Fit Facts episode, Coach Mal breaks down one of the most common (and confusing) fitness myths: the…
Excelerate Your LifeThe 100th Episode Coaching Roundtable: How We Help Women Win | Ep. 100
🎉 It's our 100th episode! To celebrate, I brought the entire Excelerate Athletics coaching team on the mic for a special roundtable conversation. In this…
Excelerate Your LifeHow Busy Moms Can Finally Lose Fat and Build Muscle Without Burning Out | Ep. 99
Are you a busy mom who feels like no matter how hard you work, you're stuck spinning your wheels with little to show for it? In this episode, I'm breaking down…