Mallory Marks
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 of health, fitness, and nutrition, chat about all the sh*t we as women go through in life that no one...
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Episodes
Stop Trying to Eat Clean—Do This Instead | Ep. 92 10.07.2025 25:02
Still feeling bloated, tired, and stuck—even though you're eating "clean"? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm breaking down why clean eating might actually be the reason you're not seeing results—and what to focus on instead if your goal is to look toned, feel energized, and finally make progress that lasts. We cover: Why clean eating leads to undereating, obsession, and burnout How food rules...
What to Do When You're Eating Clean but Still Feel Like Sh*t: Ashley's Coaching Story | Ep. 91 03.07.2025 43:47
You're doing all the "right" things—eating clean, staying consistent, maybe even tracking—and you still feel like sh*t. Low energy. Dizziness. Constant hunger. Blood sugar crashes. Sound familiar? In this episode, I'm sitting down with our client Ashley and her coach, Coach Megan, to walk you through the real-life strategy that changed everything. Ashley came to us dealing with major symptoms no o...
How to Navigate Fitness and Fat Loss During Perimenopause and Menopause w/ Claire Hurwitt | Ep. 90 26.06.2025 54:50
In this episode, I'm joined by Coach Claire—an experienced fitness and nutrition coach who specializes in working with women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. If your body has started to feel different, your usual routines aren't working anymore, and you're wondering how to adapt your health and fitness strategy in this new season, this conversation is for you. We cover: How...
Introducing Coach Karen: Mom of 2, Former CrossFitter, and Real-Life Results Coach | Ep. 89 19.06.2025 36:21
In this episode, I'm introducing you to Coach Karen—our newest Excelerate Athletics assistant coach and a total powerhouse when it comes to helping women feel strong, confident, and in control of their health again. Karen is a mom of two, former CrossFitter, and certified coach who knows firsthand what it's like to feel like your old fitness routines just aren't cutting it anymore. After realizing...
High Frequencies Only: My Summer 2025 Ins & Outs | Ep. 88 12.06.2025 28:12
Let's talk summer energy shifts. In this episode, I'm walking you through the habits, rituals, and random little things that are giving ✨high frequency✨ energy this summer—and what I'm leaving behind. From cottage cheese bowls and fruit girl dinners to saying no thanks to the comparison game and third showers of the day, this is basically a summer vibe check for your soul and your habits. Whethe...
5 Things I Would Do If I Wanted to Stop Being Skinny Fat | Ep. 87 05.06.2025 27:24
Stuck in the "skinny fat" zone—where you're not technically overweight, but still don't look or feel strong? I've been there. In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 biggest changes I'd make if I had to start over and finally get out of that phase for good. We'll cover: Why lifting heavy (not just "working out") is essential to look toned How to actually eat enough protein—and what a "protein anchor" i...
Why Your Diet Isn't Working: The Hidden Role of Hormones & Fat Loss | Ep. 86 29.05.2025 1:06:32
If you feel like you're doing everything right—eating clean, training hard, staying consistent—but your body still isn't responding… your hormones might be the missing link. In this special episode, I'm sharing the full audio from our most popular masterclass, where we break down the science behind how hormones impact weight loss, body composition, energy, cravings, and more. You'll learn: The top...
Fast Fit Facts: Should You Eat Less On Rest Days? | Ep.85 22.05.2025 22:58
Should you change your macros on rest days? Or eat fewer carbs when you're not working out? In this short and to-the-point episode, I'm breaking down exactly what you need to know about adjusting your nutrition based on training days vs. rest days. We'll cover: Whether or not you need different macros on rest days Why under-eating can actually stall fat loss and muscle growth What matters most for...
Inside Bikini Bodybuilding: Prep, PEDs, and Going Pro with Emily Pribula | Ep. 84 15.05.2025 58:32
Ever wondered what it actually takes to step on stage as an IFBB Bikini Pro? In this episode, I sit down with Emily Pribula—a pro competitor, online coach, and someone who's as real as it gets—about the intense world of bikini bodybuilding. We talk about the path to going pro, the physical and mental demands of prep, and yes... the role of PEDs in the sport. Emily shares what made her pursue this...
Why Meal Plans Don't Work (and What to Do Instead) | Ep. 83 08.05.2025 23:44
You've probably said it before: "I just need a meal plan." I get it—when you're overwhelmed or confused, a meal plan sounds like the perfect fix. But here's the truth: for most people, meal plans aren't the solution… they're just a short-term band-aid. In this episode, I'm breaking down why I've been anti-meal plan for years—even though I'm currently following one myself. We'll talk about: When me...
Why You Know What to Do But Still Don't Do It w/ Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas | Ep. 82 01.05.2025 1:03:39
If you've ever thought, "I know what to do... I'm just not doing it," this episode is about to hit home. I'm joined by my friend Dr. Kasey Jo, Ph. D. in Psychology and creator of the Health Mindset Coaching Certification, to dive into the real reason you keep self-sabotaging your goals—even when you really want to change. We break down the all-or-nothing mindset, why it feels so hard to follow thr...
What No One Tells You About Building Muscle as a Woman | Ep. 81 24.04.2025 26:11
Wondering why you're lifting weights, eating healthy, and still not seeing that "toned" look? In this episode, I'm breaking down what no one tells you about building muscle as a woman—and why it's the key to getting the body you actually want. We'll talk about how long it really takes to build muscle, the most common mistakes women make, what has to happen with your training and nutrition for true...
DITL: What I Actually Do All Day as a CEO & Content Creator | Ep. 80 17.04.2025 38:13
Ever wondered what I actually do all day? Spoiler: It's not just lifting weights and posting on Instagram (though yes, there's some of that too). In this episode, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what a day in my work life really looks like—as the owner of a growing online fitness coaching company, content creator, and CEO who's no longer in the trenches of coaching every single client....
Fast Fit Facts: The Difference Between Weight Loss & Fat Loss | Ep. 79 10.04.2025 21:52
Ever step on the scale, see a random number spike, and immediately spiral? Been there. But here's the truth: weight loss and fat loss are NOT the same thing…and chasing the wrong one could be holding you back from actually getting the results you want. In this Fast Fit Facts episode, I'm breaking down: The difference between fat loss and weight loss (and why it matters) What the scale actually mea...
What's Really More Expensive: Coaching or Constantly Starting Over? | Ep. 78 03.04.2025 29:48
Are you tired of spending money on cheap fitness programs, $99 challenges, or random meal plans that never seem to work? In this episode, we're breaking down the real cost of constantly starting over versus investing in 1-1 coaching that actually gets you results. Sure, that DIY approach might seem more affordable upfront, but what happens when you add up all those failed attempts? Not to mention...
Running & Lifting: Can They Coexist Without Killing Your Gains? w/ Rebecca Johnstone | Ep. 77 27.03.2025 50:09
In this episode, I'm joined by fellow fitness coach Rebecca Johnstone, who went from hating running to crushing marathons and qualifying for Boston, all while keeping strength training front and center. We're diving into the biggest bodybuilding vs. running debate: Can you actually get toned if you run? Or is cardio really the muscle-killer that the bodybuilding community makes it out to be? Rebec...
Riding Solo: Reflections From My First Solo Trip (And Recs for St. Pete!) | Ep. 76 20.03.2025 29:13
I just got back from my first-ever solo trip, and let me tell you: it was everything I didn't know I needed. In this episode, I'm sharing 15 little thoughts and lessons that hit me along the way, from navigating solo travel as a single woman to how this trip shifted my mindset around independence, work-life balance, and truly enjoying my own company. Of course, I couldn't go to St. Pete without sc...
Fast Fit Facts: Is 10k Steps Really A Magic Number? | Ep. 75 13.03.2025 17:22
Be honest, have you ever paced around your house at 9 PM just to hit 10K steps? 🙃 Yeah… same. But is there actually anything special about that number, or have we all just been blindly following another random fitness rule? In this Fast Fit Facts episode, I'm breaking down: - Where the 10K steps rule even came from (hint: not science) - Whether walking more actually helps with fat loss & metaboli...
No Time? No Problem: How This Mom of 5 Prioritized Herself and Saw Results w/ Allie Alaniz | Ep. 74 06.03.2025 43:10
Ever feel like you're too busy to focus on your health? Meet Allie - a foster mom of five who made an incredible transformation, losing 15 pounds in just six months while completely shifting her mindset around fitness, nutrition, and self-care. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ How Allie found the time to prioritize herself (even with a full house!) ✅ The biggest mindset shifts that helped her st...
Stress Detox: Breaking Free From the Hustle | Ep. 73 27.02.2025 41:45
In this personal episode, I share my journey of transforming how stress shows up in my life. After noticing that my Oura Ring flagged every. single. day as a "stress day," I experienced a big wake up call that led me to break free from the constant cycle of hurry and productivity. As someone who has always been high-achieving and perpetually busy, I realized that the key to true calm wasn't about...
The Truth About Toning | Ep. 72 20.02.2025 58:27
Ever feel like you're doing all the workouts—cardio, group fitness classes, weights—but still not seeing that toned look you're after? You're not alone. In this episode, EA Coach Gillian Reed and I break down the truth about toning and why everything you've been told about getting toned is probably wrong. We'll dive into: ✅ What "toned" actually means (hint: it's all about building muscle) ✅ Why...
Busy Schedule, Big Changes: How Coaching Built Lasting Confidence w/ Ashley Lopez & Megan Shelley | Ep. 71 13.02.2025 50:37
Ever feel like your schedule is way too chaotic to stay consistent with fitness? My client Ashley gets it. She worked in hospitality (aka weird hours and being surrounded by booze alllll the time), has navigated major life transitions, and like sooo many of us, used to think fitness had to fit into a perfect routine. Spoiler: it doesn't. In this episode, Ashley and her coach, Megan, break down ho...
Online Coaching vs. In-Person Training: Pros, Cons, & Which is Best for You | Ep. 70 06.02.2025 41:27
So, you're thinking about getting a coach or trainer—but do you go the OG in-person route or hop on the online coaching train? In this episode, we're breaking down the key differences, pros, and cons of both. Yessss, including price too! We'll talk about what each brings to the table, who they work best for, and how to figure out which one actually fits your lifestyle. If you've ever wondered, Do...
Fast Fit Facts: Cardio Is the WORST Way to Lose Fat | Ep. 69 31.01.2025 29:59
If you're relying on cardio to lose fat, you're making things way harder than they need to be. In this Fast Fit Facts episode, I'm breaking down why endless cardio is a losing game for fat loss, how your metabolism adapts to make it less effective over time, and what you should be doing instead. Spoiler: If you're not strength training, your body is literally burning muscle to get more efficient—a...
Eating More, Losing Fat: Conie's Incredible Transformation | Ep. 68 23.01.2025 41:31
Ever feel like you're eating nothing and still not seeing results? Same for Conie—she was stuck in the diet trap, barely eating, and wondering why nothing was changing. Fast forward to today: she's eating more than ever, feeling strong, and crushing her body recomposition goals. She's down 6 pounds while going from eating only 1400 calories to 2000. In this episode, we're spilling all the tea on h...
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