Beyond the Body

Do mental obstacles like anxiety and depression hinder your fitness goals? Then, you need to listen to Christina as she talks about developing a champion mentality. She shares practical tips on how to overcome mental barriers and develop a winning mindset.  Tune in now to unleash your true potential and achieve your fitness dreams! In this episode, Christina talks about: Developing the champi...

In this episode, Christina talks about the six pillars that have allowed her to successfully coach hundreds of women for transforming mentally and physically over the last 5+ years. And today, we announce the launch of Cut & Conquer’s BRAND NEW intensive coaching experience: The Confident Queen Fitness Academy - specifically designed around those six pillars (mindset, structure, education, acc...

Adversity is a common experience — It affects everyone regardless of their pursuit. It’s all going to suck sometimes. But how do you react when adversity strikes? Christina discusses her experience with posing while dealing with an injury and shares that to overcome adversity, you need to maintain a positive attitude and smile through the challenges. In this episode, they talk about: Smiling throu...

What do you do when life gets in the way of your fitness goals? How do you overcome the discouragement? How do you get yourself motivated again and make progress?   Christina and Brittany are back once again with another episode. This time the ladies talk about dealing with lost progress or discouragement in fitness and feeling like you just aren’t where you want to be and how to stay on trac...

Vacations are fun, but many people often make the mistake of equating vacation time with time off. Don’t let the vacations sabotage your fitness goals. Christina is here to share ways to stay on track with your fitness goals while simultaneously taking a vacation. Tune in to know how to set yourself up for success on your vacation, so you can enjoy every moment and stay healthy! In this episode, C...

Christina and Brittany are currently on completely different journeys — Christina is preparing for a bikini competition while Brittany is pregnant — yet they have many commonalities. In this episode, the two dive into the common ground they share, such as dealing with body dysmorphia, and explore how their fitness goals have shifted during pregnancy and competition prep. Tune in to witness their r...

Today's topic is a controversial one — Intuitive eating for weight loss. Christina shares her thoughts on intuitive eating and explains why she doesn't believe in using intuitive eating as a weight loss strategy. She dives into the problems with intuitive eating and offers more effective alternative approaches.  Tune in if you're curious about intuitive eating and weight loss! In this episode...

We all have them, and we all will have them — They're called setbacks. And in this episode, Christina walks you through how she has been getting back on track after a recent setback. She shares some strategies and techniques to overcome setbacks so you can bounce back stronger than ever. In this episode, Christina talks about: Some techniques and strategies to bounce back from setbacks The importa...

Preparing for a bikini competition is no easy task, especially for women who have never participated in such an event. That's why Christina is here to help you. In this episode, Christina shares with you the key things to consider before committing to this journey. Tune in to learn these considerations and prepare to show your best self on the stage!  In this episode, Christina talks about: E...

The concept of masculine and feminine energy has been around for a long time. But have you ever thought about its application in the world of fitness? Join Christina and Brittany as they explore the concepts of masculine and feminine energy and how they apply to fitness. Tune in to learn why understanding these energies is important and how it can help you achieve your goals. In this episode, they...

If you're trying to lose weight, but no matter how hard you work, it doesn't seem like it's working... that's probably because you're not eating for optimal fat loss. And that's what today's episode is all about — eating for weight loss WITHOUT wrecking your metabolism. Christina talks about some essential components that you need to understand when it comes to weight loss and how to eat so that y...

This year, Christina is competing again! And in this episode, she's giving you an update on her prep. Join her as she shares what made her want to compete again after 6 years, her preparation process and her goals for the competition.  Tune in now and experience Christina's prep journey with her! In this episode, Christina talks about: About the giveaway for a customized eight-week training p...

Are you having trouble losing fat… no matter how diligent you are, what recipes you choose, or which exercises you perform, you still are not getting the desired results? Don't worry. Christina and Brittany are here to help. In this episode, the two discuss some of the reasons why fat loss might not be happening for you — even when you change your diet and increase your exercise — and give some gr...

In this episode, Christina and Brittany discuss something very important in the fitness world — TOO SORE! They talk about what causes muscle soreness and how much is considered too sore. They also share their own experiences with muscle soreness, common mistakes people make when trying to recover from a workout soreness and give you some tips on what you can do to alleviate the pain and speed up r...

Are you excited to know how Christina and her BF's love story began? Join Christina and her bae as they take you on a journey through their relationship... from their first meeting to their first workout together. They share their perspective on relationships and the values they hold dear in their relationship. So, grab some popcorn and tune in to find out how your lovely host met her boyfriend! I...

Are you tired of scrolling through Instagram and feeling envious of all the before-and-after transformation pictures of impressive glute gains? You're not alone! Growing your booty has been a popular fitness goal recently, and it's going strong in 2023. So, Christina and Brittany are here to share tips and tricks for achieving your booty goals, as well as the best exercises you should do and commo...

Are you struggling with body dysmorphia? Do you see a distorted version of yourself when you look in the mirror? If so, this episode is for you!  Join Christina and Brittany as they share their personal experiences with body image issues in relationships, and offer advice on how to deal with it and support loved ones who may also be struggling. They also discuss strategies for managing negati...

Welcome to the new year, 2023! Hope you had a wonderful holiday season. In this episode, there's a special announcement to share with you all — Brittany is pregnant! Christina chatted with her about her pregnancy journey and the importance of taking care of her health during this special time. The two talked about the joys and challenges of pregnancy and how Brittany has been working to maintain a...

SHRED is back, ladies! You may have heard about it in the previous episodes of this podcast. For those of you who missed it and to refresh your memory, SHRED is the #1 fat loss transformation program of Cut & Conquer Fitness, offered once per year — And now that once per year is coming up! In today's episode, Christina answers all the questions you may have about the program, what the program...

Working out at the gym can be intimidating to newbies. But it doesn't have to be. Tune in as Christina and Brittany gives you a beginner's guide to the gym. They walk you through some critical steps when it comes to setting yourself up for success at the gym, feeling comfortable at the gym, overcoming gym anxiety, and getting the most out of your workout, no matter what your fitness level is. Ther...

In this episode, Christina and Brittany did the end-of-the-year 2022 recap and answered some questions asked by listeners. They discuss their word for 2023 (it's special), their happy or grateful moments from 2022, and they talk about the biggest challenges they faced in 2022, as well as share some of the qualities they cultivated in themselves this year, and will be cultivating in them throughout...

The scale has many enemies. It is an instrument of torture. It also allows you to see your weight in black and white, concrete facts. However, your weight is a lot more than just the number on the scale alone. In this episode, Christina and Nikki discuss why the scale going up does not necessarily mean you gained fat and help you understand the mechanism behind the dramatic scale fluctuations. In...

Christina shares her fitness journey — a crazy challenging journey filled with ups and downs, not having enough time in a day to do it all, getting sick, fighting with her eating habits and injuries, and the process of taking care of herself. She shared when she started, why she started, how she started, all the ups and downs and all the life changes, and how it's evolved into NOT just being a fit...

Are you prone to carb cravings, especially at night? If so, Christina and Brittany are here to help! Today they explore the underlying causes of carb cravings and share some of the best solutions for beating carb cravings and how to prevent future cravings. In this episode, they talk about: A healthy body requires carbs, but they shouldn't be in excess. Reducing your carbohydrate intake in a contr...

Do you have one side that is stronger than the other? Can't figure out why you can only do a few reps with one arm but can do many more with the other? Join Christina as she shows you how to fix muscular imbalances in the gym, so you can finally progress in your workouts and avoid injury! In this episode, Christina talks about: Imbalances in the sense of stronger and weaker muscles and how importa...