This isn't really a huge issue, but I'm mainly talking about LFR here, where I box all 5 toons each week for Valor.
I suppose I could not use a 2-step macro, but my only option would be to use a 1-step macro instead.
I'm not sure if that's what EatCarbs is suggesting or if EatCarbs is suggesting I change my "main" macro to that, but still use the 2-step macro.

For what it's worth, I do just as much DPS on my Elemental Shamans using a 2-step macro as I do playing a solo toon and casting each spell manually.
I'm hoping to accomplish the same with the Mage.
I don't care what spec the mage is.
All I care about is doing good DPS with a 2-step macro.