Christina’s Castle: Where Strength and Self Come First
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Getting back to blogging is something I’ve wanted to do for so long, and I was worried that no one would care. But you know what I’ve decided? I’m going to go ahead and use an outlet I enjoy and hope that it finds another woman out there who needs to feel heard and connected, even from afar.
I started a blog, Christina’s Castle, when I was pregnant with Ryker and I had so much fun updating it as we navigated pregnancy, being active duty and trying to keep up with my goals. Here we are 13 years later, I went ahead and included some of the posts that were hosted on this account, you can find them below!
These days, I’m proud to say I’m an accomplished nutrition and training coach who has helped hundreds of women and men reach their fat loss or strength building goals, along with helping many cross the finish lines of marathons, half marathons, ultra marathons and then there are those who held trophies high over their head as a new IFBB Pro in Fit Model, powerlifting, CrossFit and more.
I love my job more than anything, the connections I get to make mean the world to me. Here, I’ll be sharing detailed information about client questions I get, about problems I see happening, about exciting changes in research and programming and also a bit about my own journey. This year, I found out I have a spot in the 2026 Berlin Marathon and I am over the moon to get to run that race next September! I’ll share my training, my fueling, the hard parts and the fun parts both here and on YouTube and I’ll make sure you are well aware of updates!
Years ago, the bulk of my training was either focused on running non stop in prep for a race while eating as little as possible 90% of the time, only to then binge the other 10%. Then I transitioned into competitive bodybuilding, and I learned how to literally shape shift! It was fun and I came away from that experience with a lot, but it wasn’t sustainable year round for me. It just didn’t bring me the joy that it used to, and over time I stepped away but I still have my sparkly bikini and heels because never say never, am I right?
These days, I suppose I’m what you call a hybrid athlete. I pursue lifting heavy (squats 120+, bench 80+, deadlifts around 200, these are what are heavy for me right now, I’ve lifted less and I’ve lifted more over the years), and I run about 10-30 miles a week depending on the season I’m in. I’ve come to value fitness improvement and enjoyment above all else, even my physique. And the fun part is that with that decision to focus on performance improvements and the joy of movement, I’ve been able to maintain my most favorite lifestyle physique yet!
I’m passionate about doing this for my clients, because it is possible for everyone, but the timeline will look different for each of us. I recently branched out to start coaching on my own without the background of a bodybuilding team, and I’m excited about the flexibility this will offer with pricing models, time management and more, so that I can focus on YOU and more content to be more helpful.
So if I may ask this one request, please engage, share and comment as much as you can. I am here to serve, and I’d love to create the exact content you are looking for to help make your life easier. This might look like:
Mom Tips (juggling all the things and dropping them as little as possible)
Workouts (at home, travel, at the gym, postpartum, after recovery, for an event, etc)
Recipes and grocery lists
Keeping an eye on new research about fitness and specifically women’s health
Cute outfits and date night ideas around Denver
Travel tips to stay on track but not let fitness take over the fun
And literally whatever else you think might be helpful!
A shameless plug. I have a collection of free and low price downloads on this website under downloads, and I also have my coaching offerings available here on the site. I have options that are more involved and high touch with monthly phone calls and weekly check ins, everything is customized, and that’s $250 including training, cardio and nutrition.
If the budget doesn’t allow for $250, there is an option for nutrition and cardio only, without phone calls, but still with the weekly check ins and customized programming based on what you are your body are used to. I can promise that you will gain confidence, performance improvements and physique improvements (if that is the goal), with a commitment to either program and I’m here to support you 100%. Want to book a consult call first? You can do that here: https://christinakassel.as.me/
And now for the fun stuff, a Monday tip geared towards the upcoming holiday here in the States!
As you head into this week, try not to overstuff everything just because the calendar says “holiday mode.” From a fitness standpoint, this might look like prioritizing short, intentional workouts instead of cramming in extra sessions you don’t have the energy for. For quality time, choose a few moments that actually matter instead of saying yes to every invite out of guilt. And with food, remember this week is about connection, not perfection — nourish your body, enjoy the traditions, and let go of the need to control every bite. Whether you’re a busy mom or just a busy human with big goals, your job this week is simple: protect your energy, give yourself margin, and make space for both strength and joy.
Thank you for being here, and I can’t wait to spend more time getting to know each other :)
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