
The Barbell Lifestyle Podcast
By The Barbell Lifestyle Podcast

The Barbell Lifestyle PodcastAug 31, 2021

#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

#145 - All About PCOS with Alycia Israel
Christina & Marissa sit down with Alycia Israel, CEO of Alycia’s Barbell to chat all about PCOS. From the root cause (which may be different than you think!) to the nitty gritty of different types of PCOS, this episode will get you informed and on the way to managing it better.
(0:00) - Intro
(1:07) - Alycia’s Story
(4:52) - Empowerment!
(8:55) - The Root Cause
(16:42) - Shouldn’t I Be Doing More?
(21:00) - What Is PCOS?
(26:50) - Types of PCOS
(41:53) - Can You Push Back On Your Doctor?
(47:05) - How Can You Manage PCOS?
Want to reach out to Alycia?
Instagram: @alyciaisrael
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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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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#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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#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

#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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#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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#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
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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

#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
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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

#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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#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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#131 - The Traveler’s Mindset
Christina & Marissa rehash an old episode with some new wisdom all centered around the mindset that will make you the most successful when you are traveling!
(0:00) - Intro
(12:35) - Manage Expectations
(19:32) - Have Some Non-Negotiables
(24:45) - Be Open To The Plan Changing
(32:25) - Discipline = Freedom
(43:51) - Timeline & Goals
(49:04) - You Always Have A Choice
#28 - Traveling & Staying On Track
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#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
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#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
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#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

#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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#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
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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

#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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#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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#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

#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
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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit
Producer: @shane_spellman

#121 - Nutrition & Exercise When You’re Sick
Christina & Marissa talk all about what to do when you’re sick. As the seasons change, we tend to get sick more often so they will give you some tactical takeaways on how to navigate nutrition & exercise when you’re sick!
(0:00) - Intro
(3:55) - Should You Push Through?
(10:00) - Immune System Response to Exercise
(12:57) - Can You Boost Your Immunity With Exercise?
(15:35) - Should You Eat Less?
(22:27) - Pre & Probiotics!
(26:08) - Hydration!
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Producer: @shane_spellman
![#120 - [Mini Series #16] - Top 3 Reasons You’re Overeating with Marissa](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/10614595/10614595-1605928484360-4ee4a97de234e.jpg)
#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

#119 - How to Train Your Brain to Stick To Your Diet with Laurin Conlin
Christina & Marissa sit down with Laurin Conlin (again!), fitness coach, owner of Team LoCo Fit, and advocate for intuitive eating! In a continuation of their last discussion in Episode 105, they will dive deeper into training your brain to stick to your diet. S3E15
(0:00) - Intro
(4:11) - Episode 105 Sparknotes!
(6:15) - Burning Questions
(10:10) - Getting Someone to Think Long Term
(15:00) - Characteristics of People Ready To Change
(30:30) - Small Changes Lead to Bigger Ones
(35:35) - Awareness
(46:30) - Thinking vs. Doing
(55:14) - Fear of Failure vs. Fear of Success
#105- Getting Away From Macros
Want to reach out to Laurin?
Instagram: @laurinconlin / @teamlocofit
Website: teamlocofit.com
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Producer: @shane_spellman
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#118 - [Mini Series #15] - 60 Minute Meal Prep with Marissa
Another episode of the mini series with Marissa is here! This week, she will give you her meal prep secret, and how to make over 75 different dinner combinations in 60 minutes or less!
(0:00) - Intro
(4:40) - Instagram Meal Prep
(6:36) - Rule of 3’s
(12:00) - The Pyramid
(14:22) - Diversify!
(18:11) - Wrap-up/Outro
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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit
Producer: @shane_spellman

#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

#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
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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit
Producer: @shane_spellman

#115 - Pursuing Permanent Progress with Brian Pickowicz & Lindsey Rago
Christina & Marissa sit down with Brian Pickowicz & Lindsey Rago, fitness professionals & hosts of Conquer the Day podcast! They go deep on how to continue to make progress on your journey. From getting out of your comfort zone, to how to navigate support (or lack thereof) from your significant other and everything in between!
(0:00) - Intro
(2:45) - The Background
(10:20) - Have You Outgrown Where You Came From?
(15:10) - What Creates Permanent Change?
(22:30) - Confidence Doesn’t Just Show Up
(29:40) - Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
(37:45) - Mindfulness & Meditation
(40:20) - Support From Significant Other
(47:15) - Key Habits To Make Permanent Change
(51:23) - What is Your Best Advice for Living a Healthy Lifestyle?
Want to reach out to Brian & Lindsey?
Instagram: @brianpickowicz & @raygobomb
Podcast: Conquer the Day
Website: thefitnessproject.us
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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit
Producer: @shane_spellman

#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

#113 - Marissa's Interview With Why Not Today? Podcast
Tune in to listen to Marissa's interview with the Why Not Today? Podcast hosted by Leslie Kane. Marissa shares her courageous stories about starting her business at 18 years old and her journey to establish a successful coaching business. They also talk about her success with using social media and online resources to grow her business.
Listen To More Episodes of the Why Not Today? Podcast
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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit
Producer: @shane_spellman

#112 - Our Biggest MISTAKES of 2022
Christina & Marissa give you the inside scoop on their biggest mistakes in 2022! From not prioritizing yourself, to questioning everything about a big decision, you get all the details of things we messed up last year.
(0:00) - Intro
(7:30) - Morning Training Myth?
(15:03) - Prioritize YOU
(21:01) - Marissa Questioned Everything
(28:57) - Take Ownership!
(33:20) - Set Clear Expectations
(44:25) - Avoiding Hard Conversations
(50:50) - Scaling Facebook Advertising Quickly
(52:55) - Wrap-up
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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit
Producer: @shane_spellman
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#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
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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit
Producer: @shane_spellman

#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
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#109 - Why All Your Diets Have Failed: A New Strategy For 2023
Christina & Marissa talk all about why your diets have failed in the past, and how to get on the right path in 2023!
(0:00) - Intro
(3:33) - 2023 Goals
(10:34) - Shift Your Focus
(12:49) - What Is A Diet?
(19:06) - Approach Matters
(26:46) - What Does It Look Like In Practice?
(32:17) - Get Uncomfortable
(38:30) - Is Dieting The Right Move?
#5 - Reverse Dieting & Maintenance
#6 - 10 Healthy Habits For the New Year
#15 - Everything You Need To Know About Fat Loss
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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit
Producer: @shane_spellman

#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?
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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit
Producer: @shane_spellman
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#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

#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

#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
Producer: @shane_spellman

#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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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit
Producer: @shane_spellman
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#103 - [Mini Series #12] - Eat Dessert Every Day To Lose More Fat
It's another mini series with Marissa!. Just in time for the holidays, Marissa is talking about dessert! Taking the long term approach, eating more in general, and planning are all key factors to consider.
(0:00) - Intro
(2:10) - Demonization of Sweets/Sugar
(6:05) - BIG Cravings After Restriction
(7:35) - Dessert Is NOT Special
(10:00) - Eat. Dessert. Every. Day.
(11:27) - Say Goodbye to 1200 Calories
(15:09) - Satisfied Not Stuffed
(18:50) - Eat The Real Thing!
(19:38) - Plan Dessert Into Your Day
(20:38) - Summary/Outro
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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit
Producer: @shane_spellman

#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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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit
Producer: @shane_spellman

#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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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit
Producer: @shane_spellman

#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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Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit
Producer: @shane_spellman

#99 - Should You Eat When You’re Not Hungry?
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#98 - [Mini Series #11] - How To Lose Fat With a Slow Metabolism with Marissa
Marissa is BACK with the mini-series. This week, she will get into how to lose fat if your metabolism is “slow”, and is that really even a thing?
(0:00) - Intro
(2:07) - Inspiration
(3:33) - What Is Metabolism?
(6:09) - Metabolic Adaptation
(8:20) - Is A “Slow Metabolism” A Myth?
(10:05) - Sleep & Stress
(12:15) - Weight Loss With Health Conditions
(14:00) - Takeaways
#85 - Sleep: The #1 Biohack For Your Fat Loss
#41 - Metabolic Adaptation With Dr. Eric Trexler
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