Christina & Marissa get into the weeds on what they go through as fitness coaches on social media. How do you stay ahead of the trends & provide value? (0:00) - Intro (1:45) - The Perfect Balance (7:05) - The Trends (12:08) - Perfectionism (16:06) - The Ethics of Marketing (22:48) - Power of Investing In Yourself (29:44) - Vulnerability Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit ..read more

Christina & Marissa give you the piece (or maybe pieces?) that you’re missing during your weight loss journey. You might not be shocked that there isn’t just one thing! (0:00) - Intro (4:00) - Do Unhealthy Things ‘Work’? (8:30) - Acceptance (15:58) - David & Goliath (19:13) - Simplification (27:50) - Don’t Be Too Hard on Yourself (30:45) - Celebrate Wins  Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit ..read more

Christina & Marissa talk all about what makes coaches great. From how they encourage you, to being a lifelong learner, you’ll find out what to look for in a coach! (0:00) - Intro (3:20) - A Coach Who Cares (13:23) - Check-Ins (22:28) - Encouragement Styles & Ownership (31:32) -  Leading Yourself First (36:00) - Always Be Learning Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit ..read more

Christina & Marissa get into how to overcome being overwhelmed not only in your fitness journey but also in life! (0:00) - Intro (4:00) - Small Habit Trades (10:10) - Short Term Results  (14:38) - Analysis Paralysis (23:42) - Organization for Procrastinators (31:55) - Trying To Do Too Much (39:05) - The Power of Community Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit ..read more

Christina & Marissa talk all about ‘Fitness For Women’. How much of it is just marketing and what aspects of the industry are legitimate? Find out in this episode! (0:00) - Intro (7:00) - Exercise Selection (13:28) - Taking Up Space (17:42) - Cycle Syncing Workouts  (22:46) - Supplement Marketing #17 - All About The Supplement Industry Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit ..read more

Christina & Marissa get into what it would look like if they were YOUR coach! How do you come out of a diet? What is reverse dieting? Find out in the final installment of this new series! (0:00) - Intro (2:05) - When Are You Done Dieting?  (7:37) - Reverse Dieting (17:50) - Don’t Go To Extremes (20:19) - The Freedom It Grants You (24:30) - The Maintenance Phase  (32:09) - Use It Or Lose It  (38:03) - Check In With Your Mindset ..read more

Christina & Marissa get into what it would look like if they were YOUR coach! How do they advise on meal planning? When should you change your protocols? Find out in Part 3 of this new series! (0:00) - Intro (3:30) - Meal Planning/Prepping (9:14) - Progress Photos & Weight Tracking (14:20) - Changing Protocols (23:50) - Diet Breaks & Refeeds (33:00) - Wrap-up Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit ..read more

Christina & Marissa get into what it would look like if they were YOUR coach! How do they prime for fat loss? Should you track macros? Find out in Part 2 of this new series! (0:00) - Intro (2:37) - Setting Up Fat Loss (7:22) - Tweaking & Changing Macros (18:48) - The Fat Loss Process (23:26) - End Date & Pace (26:50) - How Adherent Should You Be?  Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit ..read more

Marissa is welcomed as a guest on The Nourish & Strengthen Podcast! They talk about Marissa’s journey to the fitness industry, finding balance in your lifestyle, and how to change your approach to meet your goals. S4E12 (0:00) - Intro (1:27) - Marissa’s Journey To Fitness  (7:50) - The Business (10:51) - WFH Hacks (16:55) - Managing Your Behavior (22:30) - Behavior Change (29:15) - Self-Sabotage (36:33) - Small Habits Become Big Ones!  Nourish & Strengthen With Trainer Lindsey Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit ..read more

Christina & Marissa get into what it would look like if they were YOUR coach! How do they start with new clients? What is the biggest focus? Find out in Part 1 of this new series! S4E11 (0:00) - Intro (1:51) - The Start (11:26) - Don’t Compare! (15:45) - Behavior Observation (20:30) - Other Contributing Factors  (27:44) - Reflection (32:28) - Growth Mindset #65 - Growth Mindset & Habit Change Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepocast Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit ..read more