In this episode, Christina breaks down macronutrients (macros) in a way that actually makes sense.

Whether you're stuck in a plateau, struggling to build muscle, or overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, this episode will give you the facts on how food really impacts your body.

Topics Discussed:

• What macros actually are and why they matter more than just counting calories.
• Why "all calories are equal" is misleading and how food choices impact your metabolism, body composition, and hunger.
• Understanding calorie deficits & surpluses (and why deeper deficits aren’t always better for fat loss).
• High-volume vs. low-volume foods: The key to stay full while cutting fat AND hit calorie targets to build muscle.
• Common macro mistakes, like: Why 100g of rice ≠ 100g of carbs.
• Why you can’t out-train a bad diet, no matter how much cardio you do.
• Reverse dieting: How to stop the cycle of weight “regain”

Key Takeaways:

• Macros aren’t just numbers—they dictate whether you lose fat or muscle, how full you feel, and how your body functions.
• Macro calculators are garbage. Generic online calculators don’t account for metabolism, dieting history, muscle mass, hormones, training intensity, and so much more. Stop relying on them.
• Flexible dieting vs. meal plans—which approach works best for your goals?
• If your metabolism feels “broken,” it’s not—but it is adaptive. Learn how to work with it, not against it.

Links:

Christina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knifina/

Cut & Conquer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutandconquerfitness/

Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application

Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/

Shop our Meal Prep Seasoning: https://healthydevil.ca/collections/all

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In this episode, Christina and Brendan recap their recent trip to Mexico, detailing their experiences at two resorts: Breathless Riviera and Temptation Cancun.

They discuss their travel arrangements, the differences in their airport experience compared to the previous year, and provide insights into the amenities, entertainment, beach, nightlife, and food at both resorts.

The couple go over “pros and cons” of each resort, share their thoughts on the spas, pools, drinks, and guest dynamics; concluding with their thoughts on the overall experience and tips for future visitors.

Links

Christina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knifina/

Shop our Meal Prep Seasoning: https://healthydevil.ca/collections/all

Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/

Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application

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In this candid and deeply personal episode of Beyond the Body, Christina takes you on a journey of self-reflection, diving into her evolution as a coach, leader, and individual.

This raw and unscripted conversation explores themes of body image, emotional growth, jealousy, self-trust, and the interconnected challenges we face on our fitness and personal development journeys.

Topics Discussed:

• The podcast’s growth over the past three years and Christina’s plans for more personal stories and insights into upcoming episodes.
• The reality of body dysmorphia and how it impacts even those in peak physical condition.
• Practical strategies to challenge and reframe limiting beliefs about your body.
• The complexities of emotional influence on one’s body image.
• The interplay between jealousy and trust in relationships.
• Why self-trust matters more than trusting external circumstances or others.
• Identifying and overcoming self-sabotaging patterns in fitness, relationships, and life.
• Navigating stress and perfectionism, and the need for emotional awareness in personal development.
• The importance of momentum in your fitness journey and how to manage setbacks proactively.
• Viewing struggles as opportunities for growth, rather than as definitions of who you are.

Links:

• Remember, your challenges, traumas and past circumstances do not define you—they are experiences meant to help you evolve.
• Christina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knifina/
• Cut & Conquer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutandconquerfitness/
• Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application
• Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/
• Shop our Meal Prep Seasoning: https://healthydevil.ca/collections/all

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Struggling with stubborn weight loss, low energy, or hormonal imbalances despite your best efforts? You’re not alone—but much of what you’ve been told about nutrition and weight loss is completely wrong.

In this LIVE CALL replay, Christina dives into the holistic connection between nutrition, hormones, and gut health. She uncovers the mistakes sabotaging your progress, like skipping meals, slashing carbs, or ignoring the importance of sleep or meal timing.

Whether you're dealing with gut health issues, weight loss plateaus, or just overwhelmed by conflicting advice, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to take control of your health.

Key Topics:

• How hormones like insulin, cortisol, and thyroid interact with your nutrition and lifestyle—and why they’re not the “bad guys.”
• Why eating less or "just eating healthy" isn’t a strategy for long-term results.
• How macro and micronutrient balance, paired with proper timing, can optimize your results
• Common but catastrophic mistakes such as skipping meals and misusing macro calculators.
• How stress, poor sleep, and processed foods disrupt gut health and stall your fitness progress.
• The power of self-work, accountability, and a holistic personalized plan.
• Christina explains how Cut & Conquer empowers clients to achieve sustainable fitness success by teaching the "why" behind every step of the process, helping you rebuild your confidence and love your body again.

Links:

• Christina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knifina/
• Cut & Conquer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutandconquerfitness/
• Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application
• Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/
• Shop our Meal Prep Seasoning: https://healthydevil.ca/collections/all

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Ever felt frustrated by lack of progress in fitness despite working hard? Struggled with self-sabotage, or waited for motivation that never seems to come? This episode will open your eyes to what’s really holding you back—and how to fix it.

In this LIVE CALL replay, Christina dives into the myths surrounding hard work, motivation, and the real reasons people struggle to achieve lasting results in fitness and nutrition.

Tune in to learn how societal conditioning, inner narratives, and misguided beliefs keep you stuck, and discover actionable strategies to break free, take control, and thrive.

Key Topics:

• How societal conditioning and your own inner narrative are silently shaping your choices.
• The key to effectively tap into motivation and make staying consistent easier and reach your goals faster.
• Why “just work harder” isn’t the answer and how this mentality could be holding you back.
• How stories like “I’m too busy” or “I don’t have the discipline” block progress, and what you can do to change them.
• The secret to making choices that align with your goals and values, even on your hardest days.

Links:

• Christina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knifina/
• Cut & Conquer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutandconquerfitness/
• Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application
• Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/
• Shop our Meal Prep Seasoning: https://healthydevil.ca/collections/all

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Are the relentless demands of life and society’s beauty standards driving you to neglect your own needs? Is the stress of “hustle culture” leaving you under-eating, malnourished, and exhausted as you try to keep up with it all? If so, it’s time to end the war with your own body and rebuild your health from the inside out.

In this episode Christina is joined by coach Tasha Palichuk for her debut on the podcast. Tasha shares her personal and professional journey, struggles with severe anorexia, and how she found strength, recovery, and purpose through lifting and coaching. Christina and Tasha dive into themes of resilience, recovery, body image, and the power of aligning your mindset, nutrition, and training for optimal health and longevity.

Whether you’re navigating challenges in your fitness, career, or personal growth, this episode offers practical advice and relatable insights to help you take ownership of your journey.

Topics Discussed:

• Tasha’s career in fitness, background in dance and gymnastics; and the harsh body image standards that came along with it.
• Tasha’s battle with anorexia, the turning point in her recovery, and the lessons she learned along the way.
• Why self-awareness tools are crucial for overcoming disordered eating and negative thought patterns.
• Tasha’s advice for those without a strong support system and how to create one.
• The value of working smarter, not harder, in fitness and how to avoid burnout.
• The power of personalized coaching and how Cut & Conquer provides both structure and emotional support for sustainable client progress.

Links:

Christina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knifina/

Tasha’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainertash/

Cut & Conquer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutandconquerfitness/

Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application

Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/

Shop our Meal Prep Seasoning: https://healthydevil.ca/collections/all

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Is the carnivore craze the answer to your fat loss goals? Or is meat for every meal a metabolic disaster?

Christina discusses the carnivore diet, exploring its pros and cons while explaining why it falls short for anyone with serious fitness or body composition goals.

This episode covers the benefits of reducing processed foods in combination with a high protein diet, While also unpacking the often misunderstood role of carbohydrates in fat loss and muscle growth.

Christina emphasizes that while carbs are frequently demonized in dieting, they are essential for optimal training intensity, metabolic health, and thyroid function.

Tune in to learn the science behind carbohydrate utilization, the importance of carbs for athletes, and the potential negative effects of cutting carbs long-term.

Key Topics:

Reducing processed foods can minimize inflammation—a key benefit of simplified eating approaches like carnivore—but it’s not a standalone solution.

The carnivore diet gets a few things right, but has significant drawbacks, including nutritional deficiencies, and unsustainable practices.

Cutting carbs can provide short-term results, like water weight loss, but long-term restriction can harm thyroid function, metabolism, and weight loss progress.

Effective nutrition strategies require understanding the differences between diets like carnivore and keto, while using carbs and metrics strategically to optimize performance and body composition.

Links:

Christina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knifina/

Cut & Conquer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutandconquerfitness/

Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application

Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/

Shop our Meal Prep Seasoning: https://healthydevil.ca/collections/all

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Sick of battling negative body image, binge eating, and exhaustion? But feel lost when it comes to actually getting started with your fitness goals?

In this episode Christina dives deep into the obstacles standing between you and the body, mind, and life you want to create.

She explores the mental barriers that hinder individuals from achieving their fitness goals, and why hard work alone isn’t enough to get in shape; you need a long term strategy.

This candid and empowering conversation touches on the psychological, emotional, and practical aspects of fitness, offering actionable insights to help you regain control and create lasting success.

Christina emphasizes the importance of understanding human psychology, the need for consistency and strategy in fitness and nutrition, and the transformative power of personalized coaching.

Topics Discussed:

• Why motivation isn’t the problem—it’s about clarity, strategy, and breaking old patterns.
• How your brain’s love for familiarity can keep you stuck in cycles of binge eating, skipping workouts, or falling into unhealthy habits.
• Why consistency only matters if you’re consistent with the right actions—and how trial-and-error approaches to fitness and nutrition are a major reason for failure.
• The impact of mindset and identity on your fitness journey and how to build mental resilience for long-term success.
• The REAL danger with the “all or nothing” mentality and how to overcome it
• Real-life client stories, including transformations that highlight the power of having a strategic plan and accountability.
• Why prioritizing your health is never selfish—it’s the foundation for thriving as a parent, partner, and individual.
• How breaking limiting beliefs, negative body image, and building self-trust can unlock your full potential, both physically and mentally.

Key Takeaway:

Building the body, mind, and life you love isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing better. With the right tools, strategies, and support, you can break free from past struggles and create a future that feels aligned, empowered, and fulfilling.

Links:

Christina's Instagram: @knifina

Cut & Conquer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutandconquerfitness/

Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application

Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/

Shop our Meal Prep Seasoning: https://healthydevil.ca/collections/all

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