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The Barbell Lifestyle Podcast

The Barbell Lifestyle Podcast

By The Barbell Lifestyle Podcast

Christina and Marissa delve deep into all things sustainable health & wellness. Using their experience as coaches, competitors, and lifelong learners, they bring a fresh perspective to the world of fitness.
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#41 - Metabolic Adaptation with Dr. Eric Trexler

The Barbell Lifestyle PodcastAug 31, 2021

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#146 - Unpacking The Obesity Epidemic with Brad Dieter

#146 - Unpacking The Obesity Epidemic with Brad Dieter

Christina & Marissa sit down with Brad Dieter, COO of Macros Inc., & nutritionist for Gonzaga Men’s Basketball to talk all about big weight loss & the obesity epidemic.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:44) - Brad’s Story

(8:45) - Weight Loss Differences

(15:00) - Can You Really Tell When Someone Is Ready? 

(21:07) - Negotiating With Yourself 

(24:41) - Give Yourself Grace or Push Through? 

(32:44) - It Comes From Within

(37:27) - Blind Spots In Big Weight Loss 

(41:18) - Physiology of Big Weight Loss 

(46:16) - Goals & Identity

(54:13) - Current Projects? 

Want to reach out to Brad? 

Instagram: @brad.dieter

Website: macrosinc.net

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Sep 19, 202358:30
#145 - All About PCOS with Alycia Israel
Sep 12, 202355:38
#144 - Marissa Interviews Christina!!

#144 - Marissa Interviews Christina!!

It’s Marissa’s turn! In this episode, Marissa interviews Christina. They talk about life, how the year is going, and get deep on Christina’s life!

(0:00) - Intro

(3:17) - 2023 Update 

(8:19) - Christina’s Day To Day 

(12:00) - What Will You Miss About This Season of Your Life? 

(13:35) - New Baby?! 

(25:10) - Growth & Leadership

(32:35) - Leadership Blind Spot 

(37:35) - Fear Of Confrontation

(42:55) - New Priority? 

(45:30) - Rapid Fire! 

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Sep 05, 202356:07
#143 - Christina Interviews Marissa!!

#143 - Christina Interviews Marissa!!

Christina turns the tables & interviews Marissa! They talk about life, how the year is going, and get deep on Marissa’s life!

(0:00) - Intro

(2:52) - 2023 Update 

(6:38) - How Is North Carolina? 

(9:50) - Your Perception of Health & Fitness 

(20:22) - Biggest Fitness Lessons Learned 

(24:00) - Biggest Accomplishment? 

(26:24) - Marriage Advice? 

(30:00) - Emotions Are Powerful

(36:57) - Core Memories

(42:51) - Biggest Influence? 

(47:17) - Rapid Fire! 

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Aug 29, 202358:48
#142 - Self Sabotage (Lena Collins Interviews Marissa!)

#142 - Self Sabotage (Lena Collins Interviews Marissa!)

Marissa gets interviewed by Lena Collins on Instagram Live! They go into all things self-sabotage, & how to avoid falling into that trap!

(0:00) - Intro

(1:32) - Marissa’s Background

(3:30) - Bring Awareness To Your Actions! 

(6:19) - Nature vs. Nurture

(11:26) - Building Resilience

(13:27) - What Is The Root Cause? 

(19:58) - Your Why, & Re-writing Your Story

(24:22) - It Starts With Small Steps 

Want to reach out to Sam? 

Instagram: @lenamarie.fitness

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Aug 22, 202328:50
#141 - Weight Loss Drugs with Austin Stout

#141 - Weight Loss Drugs with Austin Stout

Christina & Marissa sit down with Austin Stout, founder of Integrated Muscle & Health, and coach of coaches!

(0:00) - Intro

(1:04) - Austin’s Story

(7:08) - History Lesson

(16:05) - How Are These Drugs Prescribed?

(25:30) - Phentermine

(30:52) - Epigenetics

(42:40) - All Good Intentions

(47:18) - Where Do We Go From Here?

Want to reach out to Austin? 

Instagram: @austinst8

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Aug 15, 202355:25
#140 - Mindset Thought Processes

#140 - Mindset Thought Processes

Christina & Marissa talk about a few specific pieces of building a strong mindset not only in your fitness journey, but also in life! 

(0:00) - Intro

(4:30) - Reframing & Shades of Gray

(14:15) - What Got You Here May Not Get You There 

(21:13) - You Can Handle More Than You Think

(26:24) - Actionable & Reasonable Changes 

(34:03) - Simple But Not Easy

(37:50) - Grieving Your Former Self

(45:41) - Belief

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit



Aug 08, 202351:06
#139 - Health vs. Fat Loss

#139 - Health vs. Fat Loss

Christina & Marissa get into the difference between leading a healthy lifestyle & losing fat. You might be surprised to find out that they are not synonymous!

(0:00) - Intro

(4:58) - Fat Loss Is NOT Sustainable 

(7:20) - What Is ‘Health’?

(8:55) - What is Fat Loss? 

(11:15) - What Should the Cycle Be? 

(14:00) - What Now?

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Aug 01, 202319:21
#138 - Demystifying Functional Health with Sam Miller

#138 - Demystifying Functional Health with Sam Miller

Christina & Marissa sit down with Sam Miller, a coach’s coach and business owner to talk about functional health & how to understand it at a more base level!

(0:00) - Intro

(1:12) - Sam’s Story

(10:35) - What Is Functional Health? 

(23:00) - Human First! 

(30:00) - Coaches, Stay In Your Lane

(41:40) - Advocate For Yourself!

(48:40) - Diagnosis Does Not Equal Identity

(55:43) - Outro/Plug

Want to reach out to Sam? 

Instagram: @sammillerscience

Website: sammillerscience.com

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Jul 25, 202301:01:18
#137 - The Best Exercises For A Flat Tummy

#137 - The Best Exercises For A Flat Tummy

Christina & Marissa discuss belly fat, and what exercises to do to get rid of it! The answer might surprise you!

(0:00) - Intro

(5:03) - You Can’t Spot Reduce! 

(12:00) - Add Muscle To Your Frame Instead

(16:50) - Look At Things Differently 

(18:47) - Prioritize Strength Training

(21:53) - Core Training Methods

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit


Jul 18, 202325:12
#136 - The Comparison Trap

#136 - The Comparison Trap

Christina & Marissa talk about all things comparison! From giving yourself grace in moments where you can’t do it all, to knowing when to push through and make sacrifices, this episode will shed light on a very common topic in the social media era!

(0:00) - Intro

(6:50) - You Can’t Do It All Sometimes! 

(13:00) - Something’s Gotta Give

(19:12) - There’s Always More

(23:51) - Is There A Healthy Amount of Comparison? 

(28:51) - You Can’t Win If You Don’t Play

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit


Jul 11, 202336:25
#135 - Self-Worth With Emily Carlson

#135 - Self-Worth With Emily Carlson

Christina & Marissa sit down with business & fitness coach Emily Carlson to discuss self-worth, why we struggle with it, & the journey to get to a place where you love yourself the most!

(0:00) - Intro

(1:31) - Emily’s Story

(7:35) - Self-Development Walls

(18:23) - The Process 

(28:32) Does It Serve Your Goals? 

(33:30) - Self-Love IS Unconditional Love 

(48:20) - Journaling

(54:20) - Why Do We Struggle With Self-Worth

(1:01:13) - Your Journey Is Your Own

(1:08:07) - Takeaways

Want to reach out to Emily? 

Instagram: @fitness_over_fears // @the.shining.storm

Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast

Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit


Jul 04, 202301:18:12
#134 - Creating Permanent Change IG Live with Matt Spiewak

#134 - Creating Permanent Change IG Live with Matt Spiewak

Marissa jumps on Instagram live with strength & nutrition coach Michael Spiewak to discuss how to really make permanent change!

(0:00) - Intro

(1:08) - Dessert. Every. Day.

(3:25) - Lean Into The Discomfort

(7:28) - How Do You Make & Stick With Change? 

(14:52) - Hunger/Fullness Cues

(21:25) - Incremental Change

(25:40) - Holding Yourself Accountable 

Want to reach out to Matt? 

Instagram: @spiewak_coaching

Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast

Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit


Jun 27, 202330:01
#133 - Secrets To Consistency With Your Diet

#133 - Secrets To Consistency With Your Diet

Christina & Marissa chat about how to maintain consistency with your diet. From planning as much as possible, to learning how to manipulate your environment, you’ll learn everything you need to know to conquer your diet!

(0:00) - Intro

(8:30) - Dealing With Conflicting Information

(10:00) - Planning Is Key!

(13:59) - Living With Intention

(25:18) - Manipulating Your Environment

(35:50) - Learn Early, Learn Often

(38:23) - If It Works For You, Do It! 

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Jun 20, 202343:19
#132 - When You Should [And Shouldn’t] Do Group Fitness

#132 - When You Should [And Shouldn’t] Do Group Fitness

Christina & Marissa give you all the info you need about group classes. Are they good for you? When should you do them vs. strength training on your own in the gym? This week, you will get all the answers to those questions!

(0:00) - Intro

(2:19) - What Is Group Fitness?

(8:12) - Pros & Cons of Group Classes

(26:23) - Don’t Try To Do Too Much

(32:00) - Lifting “On Your Own”

(44:16) - Progressive Overload & Monotony

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit


Jun 13, 202351:57
#131 - The Traveler’s Mindset
Jun 06, 202355:01
#130 - Getting Yourself Unstuck with Rhysa Sisco

#130 - Getting Yourself Unstuck with Rhysa Sisco

Christina & Marissa sit down with business owner & life coach Rhysa Sisco to discuss how to get yourself unstuck by learning to regulate your nervous system!

(0:00) - Intro

(1:40) - Rhysa’s Story

(10:05) - What Does She Do? 

(11:31) - Your Nervous System & Your Emotions

(18:20) - The Power of the Nervous System

(23:25) - Nervous System Overview 

(31:38) - Best Practice For Reacting to Nervous System Queues

(42:19) - What Are Realistic Results?

(55:40) - Your Body Will Protect You

(1:13:47) - Tools To Regulate Nervous System

Want to reach out to Rhysa? 

Instagram: @regulatewithrhysa

Website: regulatewithrhysa.systeme.io

Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast

Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

May 30, 202301:22:35
#129 - The Best Foods For Fat Loss

#129 - The Best Foods For Fat Loss

Christina & Marissa chat about the best foods for fat loss! Once you’ve hit all the big rocks, its time to focus on food choice, choosing lean sources of protein, and making sure your food is high quality. Learn all that and more this week!

(0:00) - Intro

(8:18) - Food Quality 

(15:50) - Know Where You Are 

(19:51) - Food Choice 

(26:18) - Protein

(35:00) - I’M SO FULL

Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast

Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit


May 23, 202342:13
#128 - How To Grow Your Muscles

#128 - How To Grow Your Muscles

Christina & Marissa talk about how to get JACKED! They discuss hypertrophy, and the three pillars of muscle growth! (featuring a tiny special guest!)

(0:00) - Intro

(4:40) - What is Hypertrophy?

(8:38) - What Contributes to Muscle Growth? 

(13:18) - Progressive Overload

(16:16) - Recovery

(18:23) - Nutrient Status

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

May 16, 202321:58
#127 - Overcoming Self-Sabotage

#127 - Overcoming Self-Sabotage

Christina & Marissa discuss how to overcome self-sabotage. Taking control of your life and fitness is hard enough, but adding self-sabotaging behavior makes it nearly impossible. In this episode, you’ll learn how to move away from that behavior all together! S3E23

(0:00) - Intro

(3:05) - What Is Self Sabotage? 

(8:15) - How Does Self Sabotage Present? 

(15:54) - The Tire Analogy 

(23:40) Specific Self-Sabotage Behaviors 

(32:50) - Identity

(38:45) - Be Open To Change

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

May 09, 202342:41
#126 - Breaking Your Limiting Beliefs with Travis Dalrymple

#126 - Breaking Your Limiting Beliefs with Travis Dalrymple

Christina & Marissa sit down with business owner & fitness coach Travis Dalrymple to discuss limiting beliefs and how to identify & overcome them!

(0:00) - Intro

(2:19) - Travis’ Background

(4:57) - What Are Limiting Beliefs? 

(9:15) - Limiting Beliefs Framework (Thought, Feeling, Emotion, Action)

(20:00) - How To Become Aware of Limiting Beliefs

(24:45) - When Are People Ready For Change?

(30:50) - Flipping the Script

(40:05) - How Do We Stay In Reality? 

(52:53) - Emotions Drive Actions 

(56:04) - What is Your Best Advice for Living a Healthy Lifestyle?

Want to reach out to Travis? 

Instagram: @travdalrymple // @impactfitnesscoachingacademy

Website: www.impactcoachacademy.com

Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast

Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit


May 02, 202359:08
#125 - The Secret to Becoming Unstoppable in Your Fitness Journey

#125 - The Secret to Becoming Unstoppable in Your Fitness Journey

Christina & Marissa chat about how to become unstoppable on your fitness journey! Investing in yourself, resisting temptation through accountability & understanding how to adapt in and out of your routine are all key factors!

(0:00) - Intro

(6:44) - Lean In

(12:57) - Temptations & Accountability

(20:27) - Committing To The Process

(26:27) - Routine is KEY 

(31:10) - Autopilot

(36:00) - Can I Be Successful Out of My Routine? 

(41:51) - Small Changes Add Up

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Apr 25, 202350:37
#124 - What To Do When Your Life Sucks

#124 - What To Do When Your Life Sucks

Christina & Marissa talk all about how to get yourself out of a rut! Sure, the title might be a bit over the top but this episode will give you tactical takeaways for how to control your feelings, act on them, and come out the other side controlling what you can control.

(0:00) - Intro

(6:24) - Taking Ownership

(10:45) - Boundaries 

(18:47) - YOU Control How You Feel

(28:28) - Feel Your Feelings, Then Act! 

(36:26) - Think About YOU

(43:02) - State of Suck 

(47:52) - What Can You Control? 

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Apr 18, 202354:16
#123 - Conquering Your Upper Limit with Best Selling Author, Gay Hendricks

#123 - Conquering Your Upper Limit with Best Selling Author, Gay Hendricks

Christina & Marissa sit down with best selling author & psychologist Gay Hendricks, and they discuss the upper limit theory, pure consciousness & how to keep yourself on track after something goes your way!

(0:00) - Intro

(2:21) - Gay’s Background

(5:35) - The Wounded Healer 

(11:40) - Pure Consciousness

(20:05) - Advice For Making Change

(28:33) - Be Open

(31:24) - What Is The Upper Limit Problem? 

(40:00) - Conscious Luck

(42:47) - Wrap-up/Summary

Want to reach out to Gay? 

Instagram: @hendricks.gay

Website: www.hendricks.com // www.foundationforconsciousliving.org

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Producer: @shane_spellman


Apr 11, 202345:31
#122 - How To Shred For Summer

#122 - How To Shred For Summer

Christina & Marissa go deep on the best ways to shred for summer! This episode is full of advice on how to get in the best shape of your life as the weather gets warmer!

(0:00) - Intro

(4:11) - Sustainable Calorie Deficit

(8:53) - Eat Enough Protein! 

(12:50) - Steps Are NEAT

(19:19) - Strength Training! 

(26:15) - Sleep Sleep Sleep! 

(30:10) - Stress Management 

(35:57) - Hydration

(39:00) - Manipulating Variables 

Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast

Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Producer: @shane_spellman

Apr 04, 202346:08
#121 - Nutrition & Exercise When You’re Sick
Mar 28, 202330:42
#120 - [Mini Series #16] - Top 3 Reasons You’re Overeating with Marissa

#120 - [Mini Series #16] - Top 3 Reasons You’re Overeating with Marissa

Another episode of the mini series with Marissa is here! This week, she go into the top 3 reasons you may be overeating, and give you some strategies to reverse that!

(0:00) - Intro

(1:34) - Don’t Skip Breakfast! 

(6:27) - Protein Matters

(10:10) - EAT MORE! 

(12:40) - Summary/Wrap-up

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Producer: @shane_spellman


Mar 21, 202315:11
#119 - How to Train Your Brain to Stick To Your Diet with Laurin Conlin
Mar 14, 202301:04:05
#118 - [Mini Series #15] - 60 Minute Meal Prep with Marissa
Mar 07, 202321:16
#117 - Powerful Reframes To Reach Your Goals Faster

#117 - Powerful Reframes To Reach Your Goals Faster

Christina & Marissa give you all the details on reframing! Looking at things from a different perspective can be helpful in achieving your goals, and in this episode you’ll get some tips and tricks to help!

(0:00) - Intro

(2:35) - What Is Reframing?

(5:08) - Why Is It Important?

(6:40) - Prioritize Yourself

(13:20) - Control The Controllables

(19:30) - It’s Deeper Than Surface Level

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Producer: @shane_spellman

Feb 28, 202325:12
#116 - Shifting Your Energy State

#116 - Shifting Your Energy State

Christina & Marissa talk about the constant work it takes to stay in the right energy state. This episode goes deep into controlling your energy, and learning how to shift your energy state when you’re feeling unmotivated!

(0:00) - Intro

(5:56) - Hierarchy of Needs

(11:00) - Stress

(13:10) - You Are in Control

(23:32) - How to Shift Your Energy State

(29:07) - Feeling Unmotivated

(32:40) - Getting Happy!

(41:03) - Maintenance

Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast

Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Producer: @shane_spellman

Feb 21, 202345:57
#115 - Pursuing Permanent Progress with Brian Pickowicz & Lindsey Rago
Feb 14, 202355:48
#114 - Traits of Our Most Successful Client Transformations

#114 - Traits of Our Most Successful Client Transformations

Christina & Marissa give you the rundown on all the traits that have led to their most successful client transformations. From being a good communicator, to being able to regulate your emotions, and everything in between! S3E10

(0:00) - Intro

(7:25) - Mind Flexibility

(13:35) - Trust the Process, But Ask Questions!

(22:00) - 2 Way Communication

(29:10) - Emotional Regulation/Self Awareness

(34:47) - Brick By Brick

(39:50) - Taking Initiative to Learn

(47:28) - Embrace the Unknown

(51:24) - Summary/Wrap-up

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Producer: @shane_spellman

Feb 07, 202353:52
#113 - Marissa's Interview With Why Not Today? Podcast
Jan 31, 202336:27
#112 - Our Biggest MISTAKES of 2022
Jan 24, 202356:23
#111 - [Mini Series #14] - Eating For Health vs. Eating For Fat Loss

#111 - [Mini Series #14] - Eating For Health vs. Eating For Fat Loss

Marissa is BACK with the mini-series. This week, she will talk about how to eat for all different types of long term health!  S3E3

(0:00) - Intro

(2:19) - The Inspiration

(7:42) - What Is Eating For Health?

(11:00) - What Is Eating For Fat Loss?

(12:31) - Different Methods for Different Seasons

(16:26) - Finding the Balance

Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepodcast

Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Producer: @shane_spellman

Jan 17, 202321:36
#110 - Building An Elite Level Mindset with Emily Hayden

#110 - Building An Elite Level Mindset with Emily Hayden

Christina & Marissa sit down with Emily Hayden, fitness coach, IFBB Bikini Pro, and founder of Evolve Into Excellence. They talk about all things mindset; from taking off your rose colored glasses to see what's right in front of you, to choosing to be uncomfortable, this episode will help you get your mind right!

(0:00) - Intro

(2:04) - Emily’s Background

(5:55) - The Trials of Competition

(11:20) - The Art of Overcoming

(18:28) - One At A Time

(23:45) - Seeing What's Right In Front of You

(29:05) - Be Positive!

(34:11) - Practice Being Present

(42:36) - Choose to Be Uncomfortable

(49:53) - What is Your Best Advice for Living a Healthy Lifestyle?

Want to reach out to Emily?

Instagram: @emilyhayden

Website: shopemilyhayden.com

Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast

Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Producer: @shane_spellman

Jan 10, 202353:17
#109 - Why All Your Diets Have Failed: A New Strategy For 2023
Jan 03, 202345:45
#108 - What To Do When You’re Not Motivated

#108 - What To Do When You’re Not Motivated

Christina & Marissa go deep on what to do when you’re not feeling motivated in your fitness journey. The power of one more, how to navigate motivation as a state of emotion, and making micro-commitments to your journey are all keys to success around motivation!

(0:00) - Intro

(3:08) - Motivation vs. Discipline

(8:33) - The Power of One More

(12:33) - Action Before Motivation

(20:02) - Motivation As A State of Emotion

(28:08) - Micro-commitments

(31:35) - Focus On The Journey

(34:42) - Pre-Workout Ritual

(39:15) - Lack of Clarity or Lack of Motivation?

Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast

Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Producer: @shane_spellman

Dec 28, 202244:54
#107 - [Mini Series #13] - How To Get Yourself Started

#107 - [Mini Series #13] - How To Get Yourself Started

Marissa is BACK with the mini-series. This week, she will talk all about how to negotiate with yourself to get started!

(0:00) - Intro

(2:37) - Let’s Break It Down

(6:08) - Make Smaller Commitments To Yourself

(8:55) - Just SHOW UP

(10:22) - Prep Protein Only

(12:20) - Compete With Yourself!

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Producer: @shane_spellman

Dec 20, 202217:07
#106 - Don’t Quit While You’re Ahead

#106 - Don’t Quit While You’re Ahead

Christina & Marissa chat all about buying into coaching over the holiday season, and how to avoid getting sold on quick fixes. They talk about being patient with results, how to eat more and still lose weight, and how permanent change is required to change your life!

(0:00) - Intro

(4:55) - Real Results Take A Few Months

(11:56) - One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

(16:35) - Eat More Food!

(23:42) - Collaborate With Your Coach!

(26:22) - Consistency Is Key

(30:45) - Permanent Change Is Required

(33:35) - Discipline = Freedom

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Producer: @shane_spellman

Dec 13, 202238:37
#105 - Getting Away From Macros with Laurin Conlin

#105 - Getting Away From Macros with Laurin Conlin

Christina & Marissa sit down with Laurin Conlin, fitness coach, owner of Team LoCo Fit, and advocate for intuitive eating! They discuss rigid vs. flexible restraint, balancing structure & flexibility, and how to create a path for intuitive eating.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:15) - Laurin’s Background & Journey

(7:17) - Macro Tracking As A Tool

(9:00) - Rigid vs. Flexible Restraint

(14:50) - When You Can Be More Flexible

(19:37) - Don’t Go In Blind!

(25:30) - Intuitive Eating is Hard WORK

(38:08) - Balancing Structure & Flexibility

(42:19) - The Path To Intuitive Eating

(51:00) - What is Your Best Advice for Living a Healthy Lifestyle?

Want to reach out to Laurin?

Instagram: @laurinconlin / @teamlocofit

Website: teamlocofit.com

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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

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Dec 06, 202254:17
#104 - TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE!

#104 - TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE!

Christina & Marissa reflect on the past two years. They talk about how their lives have changed, their favorite and least favorite episodes, and where the podcast is headed in the future!  

(0:00) - Intro

(3:35) - Giveaway!

(8:40) - Fad Dieting & Other Approaches

(10:55) - Top Episodes

(16:00) - Least Favorite Episodes

(23:21) - Reflecting on Interviews

(29:30) - Behind the Scenes Action

(36:45) - Where We’re Going

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Nov 29, 202239:22
#103 - [Mini Series #12] - Eat Dessert Every Day To Lose More Fat
Nov 22, 202222:59
#102 - Making Macro Tracking Easier!

#102 - Making Macro Tracking Easier!

Christina & Marissa answer talk all about simplifying macro tracking! They go into setting a baseline, being meticulous about planning, and making sure you are including plenty of isolated macro sources in your diet! 

(0:00) - Intro

(4:40) - Lean In To The Discomfort

(10:00) - Get A Baseline

(13:25) - Planning Is Everything

(24:26) - Isolated Macro Food Sources

(27:24) - Tracking With Your Eyes

(30:06) - Protein Target Breakdown

(35:56) - Go-To Meals

(38:18) - Outro

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Producer: @shane_spellman

Nov 15, 202239:37
#101 - Staying Lean Year Round with Cody McBroom

#101 - Staying Lean Year Round with Cody McBroom

Christina & Marissa sit down with Cody McBroom, fitness coach and CEO of Tailored Coaching Method to chat about staying lean year round! They talk about the difference between getting lean and staying lean, and what it takes to get there.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:00) - Cody’s Background

(6:16) - Why Stay Lean Year Round?

(12:45) - How Do You Sell the Long Fix vs. the Quick Fix?

(19:13) - Better With Age

(22:40) - Getting The Physique vs. KEEPING It

(28:30) - Changing Your Lifestyle

(42:06) - How Can You Know When To Make A Change?

(49:50) - Most Impactful Changes

(57:56) - What is Your Best Advice for Living a Healthy Lifestyle?

(1:02:48) - Outro

Want to reach out to Cody?

Instagram: @codymcbroom

Website: tailoredcoachingmethod.com

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Nov 08, 202201:04:58
#100 - We Answer YOUR Questions!

#100 - We Answer YOUR Questions!

It is EPISODE 100!! Christina & Marissa answer all of our listener questions! They get personal and talk about future family building, the evolution of their businesses, as well as some fitness questions!

(0:00) - Intro

(3:18) - Favorite Thing About Your Wedding?

(7:30) - Biggest Accomplishment?

(11:52) - Favorite Episode?

(16:15) - Future Business Evolutions?

(25:03) - Dream Guest?

(27:00) - Will You Compete Again?

(31:33) - Kids?

(35:20) - Alternate Careers?

(39:32) - How To Deal With Low Energy?

(46:45) - Does Your SO Need to Be Into Fitness?

(55:11) - Outro

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Nov 01, 202256:29
#99 - Should You Eat When You’re Not Hungry?

#99 - Should You Eat When You’re Not Hungry?

Christina & Marissa dive deep on all things hunger cues! They define hunger signals, talk about different types of hunger, and how to deal with cravings when you’re dieting! (0:00) - Intro (2:15) - Baby Update! (4:09) - Episode Framing (6:08) - What Are Hunger Signals? (9:52) - Getting In Touch With Hunger Cues (16:05) - Adjusting Habits To Fit Your Goals (25:50) - Types of Hunger (31:37) - The Power of Choice (33:40) - Cravings (40:20) - Outro Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit Producer: @shane_spellman
Oct 25, 202242:17
#98 - [Mini Series #11] - How To Lose Fat With a Slow Metabolism with Marissa
Oct 18, 202218:26
#97 - Self Compassion with Coach Marilyn Kowalski

#97 - Self Compassion with Coach Marilyn Kowalski

Christina & Marissa sit down with Marilyn Kowalski, fitness coach, and Team PCC self compassion expert! They dive into self compassion, from focusing on what’s important, to how to stop negative emotions, you will get all the tools you need to become from compassionate with yourself! (0:00) - Intro (2:50) - Marilyn’s Background (8:30) - Career Switch (13:35) - Concepts/Definitions (20:15) - Why Does It Matter? (29:30) - Focus On What’s Important (33:39) - Regulating Your Emotions (43:45) - Processing Emotions (46:00) - How Do We Stop Negative Emotions? (50:33) - Has Self-Compassion Improved Your Coaching? (54:45) - What is Your Best Advice for Living a Healthy Lifestyle? Want to reach out to Marilyn? Instagram: @marilynk.fit Resource: self-compassion.org (not affiliated) Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit Producer: @shane_spellman
Oct 11, 202257:15