The Barbell Lifestyle Podcast

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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