Coach Mack

Daily Bit of Fit

Health EN ↓ 293 episodes

The podcast for women who are tired of starting over. This is your 5(ish) minute daily reset from Coach Mack of Running with Bacon for the woman who KNOWS what to do but struggles to do it consistently. No detoxes. No guilt trips. No routines that fall apart by Tuesday. Just small, doable shifts to help you build habits without hating yourself. You’ll learn how to keep going when life gets messy, why every movement counts, and how progress can be success. This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about getting back in the game.

Author

Coach Mack

Category

Health

Podcast website

runningwithbacon.com

Latest episode

Feb 17, 2026

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Episodes

268 - “Doing It Right” Is What’s Keeping You Stuck 23.01.2026

If you’ve ever said, “I just want to make sure I’m doing the right thing before I start,” this episode is for you. Researching, tracking, tweaking, planning. It all feels responsible. It feels productive. It feels like you’re getting ready to finally do this right . But most of the time, it’s just fear in a cute outfit. In this Daily Bit of Fit, I’m going to show you why optimization is often proc...

267 - Why More Apps Aren’t Fixing Your Consistency (And What Will) 22.01.2026

We’ve got more tools than ever. Trackers. Apps. Wearables. Experts in our pockets. And yet most women still feel stuck, exhausted, and like they’re constantly starting over. If you’ve ever thought, “I just need a better plan,” this episode is for you. Because the problem isn’t information. You already know what to do. The real issue is what happens after a miss. The imperfect day. The messy week....

266 - You Didn’t Fail. You Just Paused. How to Restart Without the Spiral 21.01.2026

Ever notice how one missed workout turns into “I guess I’m done”? How a busy week becomes a full-on restart? This episode is for the woman who was doing great … and then life happened. Because the problem isn’t that you stopped. It’s what you make it mean. Most women think momentum is built by never missing. It’s not. Momentum is built by how quickly you come back. In this Daily Bit of Fit, I’ll c...

265 - How to Change Your Goal Without Starting Over 20.01.2026

Realizing your goal isn’t quite right doesn’t mean you failed. It means you’re paying attention. Adjusting a goal isn’t quitting, it’s strategy. Smart women evolve goals as life changes, because growth isn’t linear and momentum only disappears when you stop. In this episode, I walk you through how to rewrite or simplify a goal so it actually fits your life. We’ll talk about shrinking goals to some...

264 - Maybe You Don’t Need More Discipline. Maybe You Need a Better Goal. 19.01.2026

Let’s talk about something most people won’t say out loud: sometimes the problem isn’t your discipline. It’s the goal itself. A lot of women set goals based on pressure, trends, January hype, or what they think they should want. Then they fight themselves the whole way, feel like failures, and assume something is wrong with them. In this episode, we walk through how to tell if a goal is actually y...

263 - Fell Off Your Resolution? Cool. Here’s How to Get Back On Track Today 18.01.2026

If your New Year’s resolution didn’t survive past January… you’re in very good company. Some women are still cruising. Some drifted off quietly. Some crashed and burned by week two. None of that makes you broken. In this episode, we talk about the lie that keeps women stuck: “I already messed it up, so what’s the point?” and its evil twin, “I’ll just try again next year.” Hard no. You don’t have t...

262 - Shrink Your F-It Response: How to Stop One Choice from Wrecking Your Whole Day 17.01.2026

That “screw it” moment is where most women quietly lose momentum. One cookie turns into the whole bag. One missed workout becomes “I’ll restart Monday.” One imperfect choice becomes a full-on spiral. In this episode, I show you how to shrink that “screw it” button and build real emotional resilience around your habits. We talk about why this response isn’t weakness, what emotional strength actuall...

261 - Stop Making It Worse - What NOT to Do After You “Mess Up” 16.01.2026

Most women don’t actually quit because of the slip-up. They quit because of what they do after it. They turn one human moment into a character assassination. They spiral into “screw it” mode. They punish themselves. They dramatize it. They decide the whole day, week, or plan is ruined. In this episode, I walk you through what not to do after you “mess up,” and why those reactions are the real reas...

260 - You Didn’t Blow It! What to Do the Moment You “Mess Up” 15.01.2026

That split second after you “mess up” is where most women either spiral… or stay in the game. You skip the workout. You eat the thing. You say screw it. And suddenly your brain is ready to turn one human moment into a full-blown identity crisis. In this episode, I teach you the exact skill that keeps women from quitting on themselves: how to course correct fast. We’ll walk through what to do in th...

259 - Improve Your Ability to Course Correct 14.01.2026

One of the most underrated health skills isn’t about protein, workouts, or stress reduction… it’s how fast you can course correct. Because let’s be honest, you’re human. You’re going to miss workouts. You’re going to eat the thing. You’re going to have days where you mentally say “forget it.” The difference between staying stuck and actually making progress isn’t perfection, it’s how quickly you c...

258 - Your Excuse Is Keeping Your Lie Alive 13.01.2026

Today we’re talking about one of the most socially acceptable lies we tell ourselves: “I just don’t have time to work out.” Deep breath… because this one is equal parts hard truth and loving reality check. The women who move their bodies regularly don’t magically have easier lives, extra hours, or stress-free schedules. They didn’t find time… they made it. And when we say we “don’t have time,” wha...

257 - If Hunger Isn't The Problem, Food Isn't The Solution 12.01.2026

Have you ever had one of those days where you’re stressed, overwhelmed, annoyed, or just feeling blah… and suddenly the pantry looks like the most supportive therapist you’ve ever had? Yeah. Same. In today’s episode, we’re talking about emotional eating in a real, compassionate, totally human way. Food is emotional. It’s connection, comfort, celebration, culture, and memories… and I would never pr...

256 - You Don’t Need a Metabolic Reset, You Need Consistency 11.01.2026

Every January, the internet starts screaming about “metabolic resets” and miracle fixes that promise to save your body in a week… and honestly, I’m over it. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why your metabolism isn’t broken, why you don’t need a magical reboot, and why those programs usually just rely on restriction, water loss, and hype. If you’ve ever felt tempted by those promises, you are...

255 - I'm The Coach I Wish My Mom Had 10.01.2026

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the real backstory behind why I coach the women I do and why I’m so deeply invested in helping women who take care of everyone else while quietly running themselves into the ground. I grew up watching my mom crush it in her career, show up for our family, be everything for everyone… except herself. And I saw the cost of that. The stress, the health issues, the pain,...

254 - Is This You? 09.01.2026

In today’s episode, I’m talking directly to the woman who shows up for everyone else… but keeps quitting on herself. You know exactly what to do when it comes to workouts, food, taking care of your body, and feeling like yourself again, but the follow through just never sticks when it’s for you. You’re the one who remembers birthdays, organizes life, keeps the plates spinning, and absolutely nails...

253 - I'll Teach You How To Do Your First Reps 08.01.2026

We all know strength training is incredible for women, but knowing it and actually doing it are two totally different things. A lot of women aren’t skipping lifting because they don’t care. They’re skipping it because they don’t feel confident, don’t know what movements to do, worry about doing it wrong, or never learned how to lift safely in a way that feels doable. So in today’s episode, I’m sha...

252 - Change Anything, But Not Everything 07.01.2026

I heard a Chris Williamson podcast about goal setting recently and he said something that made me stop in my tracks: "You can change anything in your life. You just can't change everything." Yes. That's it. New Year is socially acceptable for changing who you are as a person. You can stop drinking, start working out, run marathons, learn a new language, start a business, anything...

251 - My Year-Long Challenge (And Why You Should Try One Too) 06.01.2026

I'm bringing back my year-long challenge tradition and I want to invite you to join me. I've done these for several years: a mile every single day (rain or shine), 100 pushups per day (starting with sets of 2-5 and ending with sets of 20), pull-ups, 10,000 steps, you name it. This year I'm doing a 60 second hang every day. Here's the real benefit: even when I miss a day (and I will...

250 - Assume You’re at Capacity 05.01.2026

Most of us start setting goals and resolutions this time of year assuming we have unlimited time and energy. We add "work out five times a week" without thinking about what has to be removed to make that happen. When all you're doing is planning goals of addition with no subtraction, you're setting yourself up to fail. That's why a quarter of people are already failing in thi...

249 - New Playground, New Playmates 04.01.2026

I recently listened to the Joe Rogan Experience episode with Jelly Roll, and it was incredible. Jelly Roll has lost almost 200 pounds and completely changed his life. One phrase he kept repeating stuck with me: "New playground, new playmates." He realized that if he wanted to change his life, he had to change the people he spent the most time with. The key was changing his environment an...

248 - No More Excuses 03.01.2026

If you're sitting on the fence about joining New Year, New Strength, you've probably got a running list of "yeah, but…" excuses ready to go. "Yeah, but I don't have time." "Yeah, but I just spent so much money over the holidays." "Yeah, but I've tried before and failed." Sound familiar? In this episode, I'm busting through the top three o...

247 - New Year, New Strength Starts Monday 02.01.2026

If you woke up today thinking "okay, I'm ready to actually do something different this year," but you're not interested in resolutions, life overhauls, or any all-or-nothing nonsense, this episode is for you. My New Year, New Strength 8-week program is officially open and we start Monday, January 5th. This isn't about becoming a new person or completely transforming your life...

246 - Happy New Year! Let's Talk Resolutions 01.01.2026

Happy 2026! A few weeks ago, I posted asking about New Year's resolutions and I was genuinely surprised by the responses. There was a strong anti-resolution vibe in the comments. A mentality of "if I'm going to do something, I don't need a new year to motivate me." But the New Year New Me vibe is real. Gym memberships spike in January, and if you've ever been to the gym t...

245 - I Lost 5 Pounds This Year (And Here's Why That Matters) 31.12.2025

I weigh myself every single day, and over the course of 2025, I lost 5 pounds. Not exactly a dramatic transformation story. It wasn't sexy or fast. I lost and gained the same few pounds over and over. But most adults are doing the opposite, quietly gaining a few pounds each year until suddenly they're 20 to 25 pounds overweight five years later. I ate SO much pizza this year, the most in m...

244 - Starting Is Scary, But So Is Not Starting 30.12.2025

Starting is scary. Joining a program, signing up for a gym, committing to a new workout routine. It's intimidating, especially if you've tried before and hit a wall or couldn't stick to it. Trying to change your diet is scary too. Navigating family dinners, trying to be "good" all the time. And then there's the mental aspect. If you fail, what does it say about you? Do th...

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