Beyond the Body

Are your kids getting enough nutrients? Are you worried they aren’t getting the nutrients they need to fuel their growing bodies and minds? How can you ensure that your kids are getting the proper nutrition? What are some healthy and appealing meal ideas for picky eaters? Join Christina as she answers these questions and dives into the world of nutrition. She discusses the importance of nutrition...

Binge eating is no joke, and overcoming it? It’s not a quick fix! Christina sits down with Ramzia to get real about their own journeys with binge eating—their experiences with binge eating and what it took for them to truly break free from the cycle of binge eating. They also share tips for anyone stuck in a cycle of binge eating and tell that recovery isn’t a quick fix, and it’s not a straight li...

It is so ingrained into us by society, especially for women, that the scale weight going up is a bad thing, or the scale weight going down is a good thing. Christina did something quite the opposite of that. She intentionally gained a whopping 36 pounds over 15 months. In this episode, she shares why she decided to embark on this journey and why this decision was necessary for her fitness goals.&n...

Christina sits down with Christine, an elite client of Cut & Conquer, to talk about her mental and physical transformation since working with Cut & Conquer. When Christine first reached out to Cut & Conquer, she was struggling with nutrition, binge eating, body image issues, and the emotional challenges brought on by knee surgery and shift work. Over 8 months, Christine has not only lo...

Vacations are meant to be a time to relax, recharge, and enjoy a break from the daily grind. But they can also become a slippery slope to healthy habits and make your fitness progress take a backseat. It doesn’t have to be that way. Vacation doesn’t have to mean fitness failure. Christina sits down with Ramzia to discuss their top tips for staying on track and getting back on track after vacation....

Age is just a number when it comes to fitness. But training in your 20s is a whole different ballgame compared to training in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. Jeff Ingram, a 55-year-old athlete and certified trainer and coach, knows this all too well.  Christina sits down with Jeff to discuss how Jeff’s approach to training has changed as he’s gotten older. They talk about how the types of exercise...

Today, Christina is joined by Erin, an elite client at Cut & Conquer, who shares her transformative fitness journey and the pivotal role coaching has played in her success. Erin shares her background, from starting weight training to her nursing career, and how her fitness goals and mindset have changed since joining the SHRED program. She also opens up about her struggles with injury, nutriti...

Got a special event coming up and need to drop those extra pounds FAST? Christina addresses the most effective strategies to lose weight quickly without falling for stupid cleanses or useless detoxes that will make you hate your life and NOT work anyways. Learn what NOT to do and get practical tips on diet, exercise, and lifestyle adjustments that can help you look your best in a short time frame....

Richard, a client at Cut and Conquer, shares his fitness journey since joining Cut & Conquer and the obstacles he previously faced with under-eating, over training, and working shift-work. The conversation dives into how shifting his mindset around training to focus on quality over quantity, and embracing recovery for improved performance has not only transformed Richard’s physique, but change...

Ever feel like no matter how FEW calories you eat, you just can’t lose weight? Christina and Ramzia discuss the impact of chronic undereating on weight loss, muscle growth, metabolic health, and hormone balance. They debunk the concept of starvation mode and explain the physiological reason why it can feel as if the “less you eat, the more weight you gain.” The conversation highlights the need to...

Nicky, an elite client at Cut and Conquer, shares her journey of overcoming health challenges and transforming her mindset and lifestyle. She discusses her battle with health issues, significant movement restrictions, dealing with divorce, and the impact that stress and weight gain was having on her physical and mental well-being.  We dive into Nicky’s story, the ups, the downs, and the steps...

Ever feel like something is missing with your fitness classes? You are showing up, sweating it out, but not really seeing changes in your body? In this episode, Christina and Ramzia discuss the consequences of random fitness classes or workout sessions that have no rhyme or reason behind them. They touch on things such as elevated cortisol, under recovery, increased appetite, overeating, and lack...

Christina sits down with Kate Arnold, a client who has been working with Cut and Conquer for over a year. Kate shares her journey with PCOS, struggles with nutrition and body image, and the progress she’s made working with her coach at Cut and Conquer. They also discuss Kate’s journey with body recomposition, mindset, and her experience with PCOS. Their conversion also dives into the toxicity of d...

There’s a darker, grittier side of fitness that nobody is talking about. In today’s episode, Christina and Ramzia break down how fitness is not always healthy and there is a dark side to the industry.  They share their personal experiences with feeling insecure about their bodies and the constant pressure to look a certain way as leaders in the industry. They also discuss body image, comparin...

Are you confused about whether you should cut or bulk first in your fitness journey? Christina is here to help you navigate that. She talks about cutting (losing weight) and bulking phases of the fitness journey and shares the benefits and drawbacks of first focusing on losing fat or building muscle. Christina also provides tips and questions you need to ask yourself to determine the best approach...

You know what? When it comes to calories, one size does NOT fit all! In this episode, Christina tells you how to determine how many calories you should be eating. She explains the complexity of calorie intake, provides the key factors to consider when planning your calorie intake goals, and debunks common myths around calorie formulas. In this episode, Christina discusses: How to determine your ca...

After seeing mind-blowing transformations from the SHRED 2023 program and the high demand, Cut & Conquer has decided to make this summer hotter than ever with the Summer SHRED Program—a 16-week fat loss transformation program.  Christina introduces the Summer SHRED Program and addresses common queries regarding it—what exactly can you expect from this Summer SHRED, the duration, how it di...

Christina and Brendon recently went on vacation in Mexico, and today, they share their fun in the sun and adventure stories from their trip. They share all the highlights of their trip, from the resort they stayed at to all the activities they did. One of the activities really stood out—Brendon got the opportunity to do something pretty unique. Tune in to hear about their trip and the special mome...

Juggling kids, work, chores and everything else on your to-do list can make prioritizing your own health and fitness seem impossible. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Health and fitness can definitely fit into your busy parenting schedule with a little planning and creativity. Christina is joined by Cut & Conquer head coach and new mom, Brittany, to share tips on how to survive and thrive i...

Do you find yourself stuck on a plateau no matter how hard you work? Do you know improper form could be the reason why you’re not seeing results? And slowing down your reps to focus on the mind-muscle connection generates way more gains than speeding through them?   This week, Christina and Ramzia discuss why getting your exercise form and technique right is the most important thing when...

In the early stages of romantic relationships, things often start off great with that honeymoon phase. But maintaining that bond once the excitement wears off takes continuous effort. Christina and Brendon had been together for about four years now. And their relationship is continuing to get better and better. They share the strategies that helped in deepening their bond over the years. In this e...

Are you trying to lose weight but not seeing the results? Despite tracking your calories and exercising regularly, does the number on the scale remain unchanged? If you’re wondering why you’re not losing weight despite being in a calorie deficit, Christina gives you three different reasons that are stopping you from losing weight. In this episode, Christina discusses: The concepts of calorie defic...

Do you have all these amazing goals for your life, but feel like you are struggling to gain traction? Does it seem as if life never slow downs, and you just feel overwhelmed by it all? Today, Christina shares some important life lessons she has gained over the past several years. She also explains how her biggest lesson has brought her more peace than she has known, and how she hopes this lesson c...

In this two-part series of binge eating, Christina continues her discussion on binge eating habits and overcoming them. She talks about hunger cues and the psychology behind bingeing and shares the best tips for overcoming binge eating habits. Christina also discusses the Binge Eating Decoded course offered by Cut & Conquer Fitness and how it helps clients struggling with binge eating habits o...

If you are someone who has been battling binge eating, emotional eating, and that uncontrollable urge to snack, then this episode is for you. Binge eating is a complex issue that goes beyond just overeating or failing diets –it can not simply be fixed by dieting! Today, Christina discusses binge eating disorder, common triggers for binge eating, the cycle of bingeing and guilt, and how to overcome...