Christina returns with her co-host Ramzia for an honest conversation on body image, self-worth, and fitness goals. They dive into the mental and emotional aspects of personal transformation, offering listeners valuable insights to overcome insecurity, build confidence, and embrace a balanced approach to fitness and self-care.

In this episode, they talk about:

• Christina’s personal journey with body image and confidence over the years, and how her views have shifted
• How fitness and body image intersect and affect each other, especially for those balancing aesthetic goals and self-worth
• Addressing disordered eating habits and the correlation between body image and food relationships
• The importance of understanding fitness protocols like deficit, surplus, and reverse dieting and how they shape body transformation
• How small wins can lead to lasting changes in mindset and self-acceptance
• Embracing growth in a supportive community and the power of an educated approach to fitness and nutrition
• Tips for breaking the cycle of self-sabotage and embracing body positivity on one’s own terms

Memorable Quotes:

• "You can be body-positive and still have aesthetic goals. Both can lead to deeper self-respect."
• "True transformation happens when you work on both the physical and the mental roots of your challenges."

Links Mentioned:

• Christina’s Instagram: @knifina
• Ramzia's Instagram: @fitwramzia
• Cut & Conquer Instagram: @cutandconquerfitness
• Coaching Application: Apply for Coaching
• Free FB Community: Weights and Wellness
• Mind and Body Workbook: Questions to help break free from toxic thought patterns

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Christina continues her conversation with Bella, a Cut & Conquer client whose journey into competitive bodybuilding has pushed her physical and mental boundaries. Bella talks about her experience with prep training, her decision to transition from the bikini division to figure competitions and the mental and physical challenges she faced. She also discusses the challenges of fitness shaming and judgment from others who don’t understand her dedication to health and fitness.

In this episode, they talk about:

• Bella’s experience moving from bikini to figure competitor and why it felt right
• The mental and physical demands of competition prep and challenges like managing caffeine and energy
• Differences between different bodybuilding categories like bikini, wellness, figure, etc
• The importance of addressing mental health and underlying issues in the journey of body transformation
• Navigating fitness shaming and judgment from others who don’t understand the dedication
• The role of mindset in bodybuilding and the importance of not basing self-worth on competition results
• Getting lab work done to understand hormonal health and avoid long-term damage
• The role of mindset, community, and positive self-talk in navigating her fitness journey

Memorable Quotes:

“Everybody wants to judge what they don’t understand. Everybody wants to make comments about things they don’t understand, but maybe learn to understand it, and then form your opinion or form your judgment.”

“Turn your weakness into an asset... there’s beauty in what you think is bad.”

“Find the positive in what you think is bad for you because pretty damn sure nobody else is going to be as hard on you as you or see it as a bad thing.”

Links Mentioned:

Christina’s Instagram: @knifina

Bella’s Instagram: @bellakate7.11

Cut & Conquer Instagram: @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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In this episode, Christina sits down with Bella, a Cut & Conquer client who has completely transformed her mind, body, and approach to fitness. Bella shares her journey of hitting rock bottom, battling postpartum weight gain, health issues, and the challenges of motherhood, and how she regained control of her body.

Bella also shares how, with the help of Cut & Conquer Fitness, she climbed her way back—losing weight, building muscle, and re-igniting her self-confidence.

Part two will dive into her decision to transition into bodybuilding, reverse dieting, prepping for her first show, and making the bold move to switch categories. You won’t want to miss it!

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling stuck, burnt out, or overwhelmed by life’s demands, this episode is for you.

In this episode, they talk about:

• Bella’s struggle with binge eating and weight gain after pregnancy
• Sometimes, rock bottom is exactly where you need to be to start building a stronger foundation.
• How Bella found Cut & Conquer, overcame binge eating, and found peace with food
• Bella’s tips to prioritize your health for your kids while letting go of mom guilt
• True change requires letting go of old habits and beliefs—unlearning and relearning what’s best for you.
• Building muscle and confidence as a woman is an act of empowerment, not just an aesthetic goal.
• How the Cut & Conquer coaches and community played a key role in her success

Don’t miss part 2 dropping next week where we dive into Bella’s incredible shift into bodybuilding and the powerful lessons she’s learned along the way!

Memorable Quotes:

“It (the supportive and personalized approach) makes you and Cut and Conquer different. It pulls you guys apart from other coaches or other fitness groups. You stand out.” - Bella.

“The flexibility of Cut & Conquer definitely turns into one of my favorite things because you guys are hands-on.” - Bella.

“Failures can be your biggest blessings if you allow them to be.” - Bella.

Links Mentioned:

Christina’s Instagram: @knifina

Bella’s Instagram: @bellakate7.11

Cut & Conquer Instagram: @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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