Wellness & Hormonal Health Writer
Maya Russo
RHC · Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist
Registered Health Coach and Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist. Writes on sleep, hydration, intermittent fasting, pregnancy nutrition, and hormonal health.
5 articles published
About Maya
Maya Russo is a Registered Health Coach (RHC) and Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist with a background in integrative health and behavioural change science. She has worked with over 300 clients in one-to-one and group coaching settings, with a focus on sustainable lifestyle transformation rather than short-term dieting.
Maya's work is grounded in the idea that health metrics only matter in the context of a life you can actually maintain. She's particularly interested in the interplay between sleep quality, stress hormones, hydration, and body composition, areas that are frequently overlooked in standard nutrition advice.
Her writing at MyMacroFit covers sleep cycle optimisation, water intake science, intermittent fasting protocols, pregnancy nutrition, and the hormonal underpinnings of weight regulation. She brings a clinical sensitivity to complex topics and consistently grounds her articles in the latest hormonal and chronobiology research.
Maya is also a certified yoga instructor and has written extensively about mindful eating and stress-related weight gain.
Areas of Expertise
- Sleep optimisation & chronobiology
- Hydration science & performance
- Intermittent fasting protocols
- Pregnancy & postpartum nutrition
- Hormonal health & cortisol regulation
- Mindful eating & stress management
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Articles by Maya
All articlesCold Plunges and Metabolism: Does Cold Exposure Actually Burn Fat?
Cold plunges and ice baths are the wellness trend of the moment. Here's what the research actually says about cold exposure, brown fat, and whether it does anything for fat loss.
How Much Water Should You Drink a Day? (Based on Your Weight and Activity)
How much water you should drink per day based on your body weight, activity level, and climate, with a simple formula, hydration table, and signs of dehydration.
Postpartum Weight Loss: A Realistic Timeline and What Actually Helps
A realistic guide to postpartum weight loss, covering the actual timeline, why it's different after a baby, breastfeeding calories, sleep deprivation, and safe deficit planning.
Sleep and Weight Loss: The Science You Need to Know
How sleep affects weight loss, hunger hormones, metabolism, and muscle retention, and practical strategies to optimise your sleep for better body composition results.
Intermittent Fasting for Women: What You Need to Know Before Starting
What women need to know before starting intermittent fasting, covering hormonal impact, who should avoid IF, best protocols for women, and cycle-syncing your eating window.