Beyond the Body

Christina is joined by her boyfriend, Brendan Wheeler, as they reflect on her journey of preparing for a fitness competition and the incredible support she received from him. They talk about the ups and downs of the experience and how having a partner who is fully dedicated to your success can make all the difference.

Listen in as Christina shares her personal experiences and wisdom about why it’s so important to have a supportive partner by your side during the challenging and demanding process of getting ready for a fitness competition.

In this episode, they talk about:

• The physical, mental, and emotional demands involved in preparing for a fitness competition
• The crucial role that a supportive partner plays during the competition preparation phase
• How having someone who understands and respects the process can alleviate stress and provide motivation
• The sacrifices that both the competitor and their spouse may need to make during the preparation
• The importance of open and honest communication between partners to navigate challenges together
• The significance of emotional support from a spouse and being a source of positivity during tough moments
• How to strike a balance between competition prep and maintaining a healthy relationship
• Practical tips for spouses/partners supporting someone going through competition prep
• The importance of celebrating milestones and accomplishments together as a couple

Memorable Quotes:

“Having someone who believes in you and is willing to do whatever it takes to help you succeed is priceless.”

“When you have someone who supports your dreams, even when they require more effort and challenge, it makes the journey all the more rewarding.”

“Spousal support goes beyond physical appearance. It’s about understanding and encouraging each other’s desires, even if they don’t fit the traditional expectations.”

Links Mentioned: 

Christina's Instagram: @knifina

TikTok: @knifina 

Podcast Instagram: @beyondthebody.podcast

Coaching Application: https://d5l5m83zub2.typeform.com/CQA-application

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

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Today, Christina is joined by a special guest, Rochelle Hynes — her very first bikini prep client. The two recap Rochelle’s incredible fitness journey, starting from her initial struggles with food choices and lack of time for workouts to her transformation into a successful bikini competitor and a healthy role model for others.

Join them as they dive into Rochelle’s fitness journey, discussing her dedication, determination, and the transformative power of prioritizing oneself!

In this episode, they talk about:

• The process of preparing for a bikini competition
• The unique lifestyle of competitions
• The importance of embracing the journey and being patient
• The challenges and sacrifices involved in a rigorous competition preparation
• Rochelle’s commitment and dedication to her journey
• The importance of being surrounded by like-minded people during the journey 
• The experience of being in a room with other competitors and waiting in pods before going on stage
• The pressure and preparation involved in competing and coaching others
• Christina and Rochelle’s experiences with judges and fellow competitors
• Future fitness goals of Christina and Rochelle

Memorable Quotes:

“No matter what, if you want to do something, you can do it. You can find time to do it.” 

“Your reasons have to be stronger than your excuses. It’s a mindset shift, a perspective shift.”

“Success requires dedication, consistency, and patience.”

“Don’t be afraid to pursue your goals, even if you’re scared. It’s through facing our fears that we grow stronger.”

“Even when faced with obstacles or self-doubt, remember that you have the power to overcome and achieve greatness.”

Links Mentioned: 

Christina's Instagram: @knifina

TikTok: @knifina 

Podcast Instagram: @beyondthebody.podcast

Coaching Application: https://d5l5m83zub2.typeform.com/CQA-application

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

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Join Christina in this post-show recap episode as she reflects on her incredible journey in the regional competition. She had a really tough time, but guess what? She made an incredible comeback and won three first-place trophies! Christina is so grateful for all the people who supported her and the important lessons she learned. 

But wait, there’s more! Christina has some really exciting news to share. She’s getting ready to compete in the Toronto Pro Qualifier and is determined to take on the challenge and push herself further.

In this episode, Christina talks about:

• Christina’s time at the competition — the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments that shaped her journey
• The feedback she received from the judges during the competition
• Christina’s desire to compete at the Toronto Pro Qualifier
• Christina’s excitement about an upcoming episode featuring Rochelle – her very first prep client 
• Appreciation for the support system that played a crucial role in her success
• Christina’s personal growth and the transformative power of the competition experience

Memorable Quotes:

“Every person that gets on stage, you know that you are definitely inspiring at least one person. And that’s enough, that should be your driving purpose for why you’re there.”

“I’m going to walk away a winner, no matter what. I feel like I’ve already won. I have the best support, the best clients, the best boyfriend, the best people in my life.”

Links Mentioned: 

Christina's Instagram: @knifina

TikTok: @knifina 

Podcast Instagram: @beyondthebody.podcast

Coaching Application: https://d5l5m83zub2.typeform.com/CQA-application

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

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Today Christina is joined by a very special guest, her sister Jackie, who is a part of the coaching staff at Cut & Conquer Fitness. The two dive into the benefits of having a consistent morning routine and how it can accelerate your success, plus share tips for creating your own morning routine. Join them as they explore the power of morning routine and how it can transform your life.

In this episode, they talk about:

• Jackie’s personal experience on how a morning routine has transformed her life
• Common concerns and misconceptions surrounding morning routines
• How to navigate resistance, cultivate consistency, and find alignment with your morning routine
• The possibilities of integrating personalized elements into your morning routine
• Steps and tools to initiate and incorporate impactful morning routines into your daily life
• Correlation between a consistent morning routine and your results

Memorable Quotes:

“Your morning routine is meant to serve you; it’s meant to help you. It’s not something that you should be saying, like, ‘Oh my God, my fitness coach is making me do this morning routine for me.’ It’s something that is there to help you and to serve you.”

“Consistency is very, very important when it comes to something like your morning routine.”

“Don’t just focus on the destination, focus on the journey and become that person.”

Links Mentioned: 

Christina's Instagram: @knifina

TikTok: @knifina 

Podcast Instagram: @beyondthebody.podcast

Coaching Application: https://d5l5m83zub2.typeform.com/CQA-application

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

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Join Christina on her incredible journey as she enters the final week leading up to her highly anticipated fitness competition. In this special peak week episode, Christina shares invaluable learnings and experiences that have shaped her mindset, diet, training, and confidence for the big day. 

With only one week left, Christina opens up about the significant differences she has discovered between her current preparation and her previous competitions. 

In this episode, Christina talks about:

• Christina’s progress in preparing for the upcoming bikini competition
• The differences between her current prep and her previous ones 
• Christina’s experience with prepping her first-ever competition client for the stage
• The changes Christina has noticed in her mental and physical state during the last few weeks of her competition prep
• Different approaches to diet during competition prep and Christina’s personal experience with her current diet plan

Memorable Quotes:

“You should show up and just compete against yourself.”

“Don’t be afraid to go for big goals. Don’t be afraid to speak into existence your wildest dreams… Don’t be afraid to go all in and welcome failure. And when you have those little wins in your life, be proud of yourself.”

Links Mentioned: 

Christina's Instagram: @knifina

TikTok: @knifina 

Podcast Instagram: @beyondthebody.podcast

Coaching Application: https://d5l5m83zub2.typeform.com/CQA-application

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

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Christina delves into the fascinating intersection between two seemingly disparate worlds: business and fitness, and shares how the lessons she has learned in each of these domains have translated to the other. She discusses the parallels between these two worlds and offers practical tips on how to align different aspects of your life to create a sense of purpose and clarity.

In this episode, Christina talks about:

• The intersection of business and fitness
• Lessons Christina has learned on leadership and personal growth:
• Stop caring about what other people think
• Believe in oneself, even in tough times
• Align different aspects of your life, whether it’s fitness or business
• And much more!

Tune in to discover all the valuable lessons that Christina has to share and start applying them to your own life today!

Memorable Quotes:

“Yes, we have to sometimes make compromises. Yes, we have to grow and there’s things that are okay to change. But if it compromises who you are as a person and your value system and your core as a soul on this earth, do not change that for anyone.”

“When you have alignment, you will start to find clarity… when you start to get clarity, you start to become proactive.”

“There’s never going to be a right time. You need to be decisive. If not, you’re gonna get left behind.”

"You are the leader of your life, the CEO of your life, and you need to treat it so. So whatever good and bad goes on in your life is your responsibility."

Links Mentioned: 

Christina's Instagram: @knifina

TikTok: @knifina 

Podcast Instagram: @beyondthebody.podcast

Coaching Application: https://d5l5m83zub2.typeform.com/CQA-application

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

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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 champion mentality for achieving big goals
• Deciding to be no longer controlled by negative emotions and instead recognizing that one can control what goes on in one’s head
• Motivation for people to approach their entire life with the same intensity and outlook as their fitness goals
• Christina’s personal experience of adopting the champion mentality during her contest prep
• Adopting the champion mentality is a process that involves repeatedly deciding to change one’s thoughts and outlook

Memorable Quotes:

“You are limiting yourself by thinking that it takes years and years. It takes one second, to change your thoughts.”

“The one and only thing you can control in this world, is what goes on in your head.”

“Winning is the only option when you just don’t give up. Winning is the only option when you stop fearing failure. Winning is the only option when you are no longer controlled by your emotions.”

“The challenge is believing that you can do it no matter what comes your way. That is the key.”

Links Mentioned: 

Christina's Instagram: @knifina

TikTok: @knifina 

Podcast Instagram: @beyondthebody.podcast

Coaching Application: https://d5l5m83zub2.typeform.com/CQA-application

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

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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, accountability, community, and adaptability).

Tune in to learn more about the birth of the Confident Queen Fitness Academy and how it can help you:

• Fall in love with your body again
• Feel confident your workouts are targeting the right body parts
• Heal your relationship with food – Say goodbye to binge eating and cravings
• Learn HOW to eat for weight loss AND muscle growth
• And upgrade your mindset to overcome self-sabotage and make LONG TERM progress once and for all (without breaking the bank)!

WHAT YOU WHEN YOU JOIN THE CQA:

• IN-DEPTH PERSONALIZED CHECK-INS (Physique assessment, nutrition feedback, and a deep dive into mindset, hormones, gut health, and stress) WITH STRATEGIES, FEEDBACK, AND TOUGH LOVE SPECIFIC TO YOU!
• TAILORED MACROS OR NUTRITION PLAN WITH TONS OF OPTIONS (Adjusted monthly to ensure no plateaus and balanced eating)
• TRAINING PLAN PERIODIZED IN ALIGNMENT FOR YOUR GOALS TO OPTIMIZE PHYSICAL PROGRESS, GROWTH, AND RECOVERY (Plus access to bonus travel workouts)
• PERSONALIZED EDUCATION UNITS EACH WEEK (3-5 minutes of tips/motivation to keep you focused & always learning)
• MULTIPLE WEEKLY COACHING CALLS AND LIVESTREAMS (With Christina and the other coaches) Topics such as: “Do Fat Burners Really Work?, Making Meal Prep Simple, How to Target Quads vs Glutes on Leg Day, and Re-Creating Your Self-Identity to Step into Your Power.”
• DIRECT ACCESS TO CHRISTINA + HER TEAM IN THEIR CUSTOM APP FOR ADDED ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT.
• A COMMUNITY OF LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO GROWTH

So if you are TIRED of feeling STUCK in your fitness journey, frustrated with your progress, uncomfortable in your body… AND you’d like help reaching your full potential:

REACH OUT TO @knifina ON INSTAGRAM WITH THE WORDS “CONFIDENT QUEEN ACADEMY” TO FIND OUT IF THIS PROGRAM IS A FIT FOR YOU AND YOUR GOALS.

Links Mentioned: 

Christina's Instagram: @knifina

TikTok: @knifina 

Podcast Instagram: @beyondthebody.podcast

Coaching Application: https://d5l5m83zub2.typeform.com/CQA-application

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

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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 through adversity and developing the mental toughness to achieve success
• Christina’s experience with posing while dealing with an injury
• The backstory behind Christina’s struggles with posing during her competition prep
• The mental challenges of overcoming past injuries and fears of re-injury 
• The importance of persevering through adversity and finding ways to overcome physical and mental limitations

Memorable Quotes:

“Smile through adversity. You want success; you have to grind. No one cares how hard you’re workings. So shut up, put a smile on your face, and do what it takes… And if you want to be successful, you’re going to have to get used to that.”

“Everything is going to be a challenge when you are a beginner when it is something that you’ve never done before.”

“Waking up every day being alive on this earth with the opportunity to make a choice to get to be able to better your circumstances to be able to improve, to be able to face the adversity, to take yourself to another level, that is a blessing.”

Links Mentioned: 

Christina's Instagram: @knifina 

TikTok: @knifina

Podcast Instagram: @beyondthebody.podcast 

Coaching Application: https://form.jotform.com/cutandconquerfitness/coaching-application 

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

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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 track even when life gets in the way.

In this episode, they talk about:

• The fear of losing progress and how to deal with it
• Focusing on moving forward rather than fixating on lost progress 
• Taking responsibility for losing progress and not shying away from weaknesses
• Dropping the ego and embracing uncomfortable situations
• Ways for getting back on track and progressing faster and more efficiently during rehabilitation
• The analogy of depositing money in a bank account
• A different perspective on failure and why it’s better than complacency
• A GAME PLAN for people feeling discouraged about their fitness progress

Memorable Quotes:

“Examining why you lost that progress is not to make yourself feel bad. It’s to help improve yourself.”

“We all do have weaknesses. So we got to stop shying away from them because our weaknesses are actually our greatest advantage. Because they show you where you need to shift your focus so that you can learn to level up.” 

“If you have the why, we can find the how.”

“Confidence and fitness go hand in hand… When you work out, you are obviously going to feel more competent. When you feel confident, your workouts feel better. And your life feels better.” 

“An expert fails more times than a beginner even tries.” 

Links Mentioned: 

Christina's Instagram: @knifina 

TikTok: @knifina

Brittany's Instagram: @beeburgess 

Podcast Instagram: @beyondthebody.podcast 

Coaching Application: https://form.jotform.com/cutandconquerfitness/coaching-application 

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

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