140. The 80/20 Macro Rule: Is It Biblical, Helpful… or Holding You Back from Real Results?

You’ve heard the advice: eat healthy 80% of the time, enjoy the other 20%. Sounds reasonable—until it quietly becomes another rule that adds guilt, pressure, or inconsistency to your health journey.

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the truth about the 80/20 macro rule and asking:

• Is it truly helpful for Christian women—or a sneaky form of legalism?

• Where does it fall short when you're trying to build consistent health habits?

• How can you pursue both discipline and grace in your fitness journey?

If you’ve ever felt like:

• You're “good” Monday–Friday but spiral on the weekend…

• You “earn” fun foods only by being strict…

• Or you’ve tried to follow 80/20 but feel more confused than confident...

...this is your episode.

We’ll explore how the 80/20 rule can work only when you already have health rhythms in place—and why that’s not most women’s reality. You’ll also hear practical tips for how to build sustainable strength and food rhythms that reflect your faith and actually work in your real life.

👟 Topics Covered:

• The original intent behind 80/20 and how it’s often misused

• A better way to think about macros as a Christian woman

• How perfectionism shows up in sneaky ways in nutrition

• The difference between grace-filled rhythms vs. passive habits

💡 You’ll walk away with:

• A biblical lens for approaching health

• Better questions to ask than “Does this fit my 20%?”

• A more peace-filled path to progress—without shame, stress, or starting over

🎧 Prefer to listen instead? Tune in now and learn how to align your workouts, nutrition, and mindset with God’s design.

🔗 Links Mentioned:

• Join the free community: community.simplefitnesshabits.com

• Join Your Simple Health Blueprint: www.shaeladaugherty.com/yoursimplehealthblueprint