{"podcast":{"title":"Beyond the Body","slug":"beyond-the-body-4458411","podcast_index_feed_id":4458411,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/63b47fdad4ce52001241f874","website_url":"https://beyond-the-body.sounder.fm","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/63b47fdad4ce52001241f874/1767374433800-a03a574d-1cc4-4eed-99db-c872b6a97c76.jpeg","author":"Christina Slater","episode_count":191,"summary":"“Beyond the Body” is a podcast for people who dare to look within, challenge their conditioning, and embrace discomfort to evolve their mind, body, and life. Join host Christina Slater as she explores the psychology behind your habits and the shadows that shape patterns like binge eating, all-or-nothing thinking, and self-sabotage in your fitness journey. Expect raw conversations about body image, mindset, relationships, self-trust, and the deeper inner work most coaches won’t touch — the work that transforms your mind, your body, and your life from the inside out. If you want to get fit, get inspired, think deeper, and explore the parts of fitness no plan ever talks about, you’re in the right place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T00:17:22.901556+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-body-4458411"},"episode":{"title":"EP178: Recap Of My Cut: How I Dropped 17lbs In 8 Weeks","slug":"ep178-recap-of-my-cut-how-i-dropped-17lbs-in-8-weeks","published_at":"2025-11-16T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-body-4458411/ep178-recap-of-my-cut-how-i-dropped-17lbs-in-8-weeks","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-body-4458411","url":"https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-body/episodes/6917f866e4a19aaf0701b7bf","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/63b47fdad4ce52001241f874/e/6917f866e4a19aaf0701b7bf/media.mp3","summary":"If you think a weight-loss plan has to be miserable to work, consider this your proof it doesn’t. If you want a tactical breakdown of a cut that moved fast without suffering, this is it. Christina breaks down her latest fat-loss phase: losing 17.36 lbs in just over 8 weeks, and why this cut felt easier and faster than any before. She covers exact numbers, what changed (and what didn’t), and the overall mindset shift: progress comes from precision and recoverability, not punishment. If you want proof that “work smarter” can mean better results, listen in.  Topics Discussed Christina's fitness backstory: chronic binge eating, harsh body image, early competing (2016–2017), weight loss struggles, back injury, and 2023 prep realities The “failed” 2024 cut on high cardio/low cals—proof that more ≠ better Goals + timeline + context: what set this win up before the even hitting the deficit Identity over motivation, and why suffering is not a strategy Exact protocols: training, cardio, steps, sleep, meditation Training done right, strength trends + recovery anchors, and stress management, Nutrition at 100% compliance ALWAYS: consistent foods, proper timing, high-quality choices Tune in if you want the play-by-play of a cut that worked because the build was precise, the inputs were consistent, and the strategy was intentionally boring. Key Links: 📱 Christina's Instagram   💪 Cut & Conquer Instagram 📝 Coaching Application 🌍 Free FB Community 🌶️ Shop our Meal Prep Seasoning Episodes Mentioned: How to Not Get FAT During Your Building Phase: Tips for Lean Muscle Growth Without Feeling “Bulky” Why I Gained Weight for 15 Months Straight The Inner Work of Fitness Transformations How to Eat for Weight Loss Without Ruining Your Metabolism Your Leaving GAINS on The Table in T…","meta_description":"If you think a weight-loss plan has to be miserable to work, consider this your proof it doesn’t. If you want a tactical breakdown of a cut that moved fas…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3741,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/beyond-the-body-4458411/episodes/ep178-recap-of-my-cut-how-i-dropped-17lbs-in-8-weeks/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-body-4458411/ep178-recap-of-my-cut-how-i-dropped-17lbs-in-8-weeks.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}