In this candid and deeply personal episode of Beyond the Body, Christina takes you on a journey of self-reflection, diving into her evolution as a coach, leader, and individual.

This raw and unscripted conversation explores themes of body image, emotional growth, jealousy, self-trust, and the interconnected challenges we face on our fitness and personal development journeys.

Topics Discussed:

• The podcast’s growth over the past three years and Christina’s plans for more personal stories and insights into upcoming episodes.
• The reality of body dysmorphia and how it impacts even those in peak physical condition.
• Practical strategies to challenge and reframe limiting beliefs about your body.
• The complexities of emotional influence on one’s body image.
• The interplay between jealousy and trust in relationships.
• Why self-trust matters more than trusting external circumstances or others.
• Identifying and overcoming self-sabotaging patterns in fitness, relationships, and life.
• Navigating stress and perfectionism, and the need for emotional awareness in personal development.
• The importance of momentum in your fitness journey and how to manage setbacks proactively.
• Viewing struggles as opportunities for growth, rather than as definitions of who you are.

Links:

• Remember, your challenges, traumas and past circumstances do not define you—they are experiences meant to help you evolve.
• Christina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knifina/
• Cut & Conquer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutandconquerfitness/
• Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application
• Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/
• Shop our Meal Prep Seasoning: https://healthydevil.ca/collections/all

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Struggling with stubborn weight loss, low energy, or hormonal imbalances despite your best efforts? You’re not alone—but much of what you’ve been told about nutrition and weight loss is completely wrong.

In this LIVE CALL replay, Christina dives into the holistic connection between nutrition, hormones, and gut health. She uncovers the mistakes sabotaging your progress, like skipping meals, slashing carbs, or ignoring the importance of sleep or meal timing.

Whether you're dealing with gut health issues, weight loss plateaus, or just overwhelmed by conflicting advice, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to take control of your health.

Key Topics:

• How hormones like insulin, cortisol, and thyroid interact with your nutrition and lifestyle—and why they’re not the “bad guys.”
• Why eating less or "just eating healthy" isn’t a strategy for long-term results.
• How macro and micronutrient balance, paired with proper timing, can optimize your results
• Common but catastrophic mistakes such as skipping meals and misusing macro calculators.
• How stress, poor sleep, and processed foods disrupt gut health and stall your fitness progress.
• The power of self-work, accountability, and a holistic personalized plan.
• Christina explains how Cut & Conquer empowers clients to achieve sustainable fitness success by teaching the "why" behind every step of the process, helping you rebuild your confidence and love your body again.

Links:

• Christina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knifina/
• Cut & Conquer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutandconquerfitness/
• Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application
• Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/
• Shop our Meal Prep Seasoning: https://healthydevil.ca/collections/all

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Ever felt frustrated by lack of progress in fitness despite working hard? Struggled with self-sabotage, or waited for motivation that never seems to come? This episode will open your eyes to what’s really holding you back—and how to fix it.

In this LIVE CALL replay, Christina dives into the myths surrounding hard work, motivation, and the real reasons people struggle to achieve lasting results in fitness and nutrition.

Tune in to learn how societal conditioning, inner narratives, and misguided beliefs keep you stuck, and discover actionable strategies to break free, take control, and thrive.

Key Topics:

• How societal conditioning and your own inner narrative are silently shaping your choices.
• The key to effectively tap into motivation and make staying consistent easier and reach your goals faster.
• Why “just work harder” isn’t the answer and how this mentality could be holding you back.
• How stories like “I’m too busy” or “I don’t have the discipline” block progress, and what you can do to change them.
• The secret to making choices that align with your goals and values, even on your hardest days.

Links:

• Christina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knifina/
• Cut & Conquer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutandconquerfitness/
• Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application
• Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/
• Shop our Meal Prep Seasoning: https://healthydevil.ca/collections/all

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.