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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Perfectionism can be a blessing and a curse, but very often, it can actually end up working against us! While it drives us to work hard, it can also lead to an all-or-nothing mentality, fear of failure, and endless self-judgment.

Today, Christina is joined by Ramzia to discuss how destructive perfectionism can actually be and how to channel it more effectively. They discuss the challenges of perfectionism in fitness, how it can cause burnout and frustration and prevent progress, and share tips and strategies to overcome it.

In this episode, they talk about:

• Perfectionism and how it impacts life and fitness journeys in a negative way
• Christina’s experience with perfectionism and how it can often hold people back
• How perfectionism, especially the all-or-nothing mentality, leads to burnout and stagnation
• How striving for perfection can sometimes cause people to achieve nothing
• Tips to break free from the perfectionism mentality and shift focus from perfection to progress
• The importance of being consistent instead of perfect
• Setting personal values and boundaries to guide your fitness journey

Memorable Quotes:

• “The irony with perfectionism is that when you are constantly pursuing perfection and trying to do everything perfectly, you often end up achieving nothing because nothing is ever good enough.”
• “Something is better than nothing. Spending five minutes doing a workout is better than zero minutes.”
• “It’s okay to still be a work in progress. It’s okay to still want more. It’s okay to still have big goals. But enjoy the little things. Allow yourself to feel proud and embrace the present moment.”
• “80% done is better than 100% perfection that is never actually completed or executed.”

Links Mentioned:

Listen to EP62 of Beyond the Body: How to Become Your Most Powerful Self

Shop Our Meal Prep Seasonings: https://healthydevil.ca/collections/all

Christina’s Instagram: @knifina

Ramzia's Instagram: @fitwramzia

Cut & Conquer Instagram: @cutandconquerfitness

Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application

Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/

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Are your kids getting enough nutrients? Are you worried they aren’t getting the nutrients they need to fuel their growing bodies and minds? How can you ensure that your kids are getting the proper nutrition? What are some healthy and appealing meal ideas for picky eaters?

Join Christina as she answers these questions and dives into the world of nutrition. She discusses the importance of nutrition for kids and shares tips and strategies for packing more protein, healthy carbs, and essential vitamins into your kids’ lunchboxes and dinner plates.

In this episode, Christina discusses:

• The importance of good nutrition for your child’s overall performance and wellbeing
• The impact of undernourishment on your kids’ growth and energy
• How to deal with picky eaters and make sure they get enough nutrients
• The importance of addressing your children’s relationship with food and their beliefs about it
• Balancing treats and healthy foods without restricting kids
• Some creative and nutritious meal ideas
• Healthy Devil Seasonings for adding flavors to meals with zero calories and zero sugars
• How can parents ensure their children are getting the essential nutrients they need

Memorable Quotes:

• “Food is medicine and the nutrients that we consume as kids and as adults. It largely dictates how our body looks from a body composition standpoint and how it feels from an energy and performance standpoint.”
• “When it comes to your kids and their relationship with food, it’s not about restricting things or making rules around food. It’s about including more of the good stuff in ways that they enjoy and that you enjoy.”

Links Mentioned:

Shop Our Meal Prep Seasonings: https://healthydevil.ca/collections/all

Christina’s Instagram: @knifina

Cut & Conquer Instagram: @cutandconquerfitness

Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application

Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/

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Binge eating is no joke, and overcoming it? It’s not a quick fix! Christina sits down with Ramzia to get real about their own journeys with binge eating—their experiences with binge eating and what it took for them to truly break free from the cycle of binge eating.

They also share tips for anyone stuck in a cycle of binge eating and tell that recovery isn’t a quick fix, and it’s not a straight line. But with the right tools and mindset, it is possible!

In this episode, they discuss:

• Christina and Ramzia’s struggle with binge eating and their journey to overcoming it
• Ramzia’s story of restricting her food intake all day and then bingeing at night because her body was starving
• Christina’s challenge with feeling a lack of control during binge eating
• Emotional and physical triggers that led to their binge eating
• The binge-restrict cycle and why binge eating recovery is not a straight path
• The importance of being able to separate actions and emotions when it comes to food
• Intuitive eating and why it is not the solution for people recovering from binge eating
• Tips for overcoming binge eating

Memorable Quotes:

“It’s not the restriction, it’s not the mental and emotional aspect of it, but it’s like, I just don’t want to feel bloated tonight, so I’d rather have this.”

“Instead of focusing on what you did wrong and what you don’t want to do again, focus on what you can do better next time and what an ideal situation would look like.”

“When you have the right protocols in place, and you have the right support in place, and you have a community or coaches or mentors that have gone through binge eating and have coached other people through it, you’re not alone in it.”

Links Mentioned:

Get the Mind & Body Breakthru Free Workbook: https://www.cutandconquerfitness.com/mind-body-breakthru

Christina’s Instagram: @knifina

Cut & Conquer Instagram: @cutandconquerfitness

Ramzia's Instagram: @fitwramzia

Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application

Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/

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It is so ingrained into us by society, especially for women, that the scale weight going up is a bad thing, or the scale weight going down is a good thing. Christina did something quite the opposite of that. She intentionally gained a whopping 36 pounds over 15 months. In this episode, she shares why she decided to embark on this journey and why this decision was necessary for her fitness goals.

Christina also provides tips for the muscle-building phase and explains why it is so important to embrace each phase of your fitness journey.

In this episode, Christina discusses:

• Why Christina intentionally gained 36 pounds over 15 months
• The mental and emotional challenges of going through a building/bulking phase
• Understanding and appreciating the different stages of your fitness journey — cutting, maintenance, reverse dieting, building, recomping
• Benefits of adding lean muscle mass beyond just how it looks
• The role of a coach in providing guidance and support during the building phase
• Overcoming body image issues and negative thoughts that can occur when the scale goes up
• The importance of nutrition and maintaining a structured plan during the building phase
• Preparing mentally and physically for the cutting phase after the building phase

Memorable Quotes:

“It’s ingrained into us by society, especially women, that weight going up is bad and going down is good. As a result, many of us chase weight loss our entire adult lives, which is why we don’t often maintain that weight loss.”

“The time is going to go by anyway; you might as well utilize it. You might as well start now because it’s still going to be Christmas eventually, and then it’s still going to be spring after that.”

Links Mentioned:

Beyond the Body EP128: Cutting vs Bulking: What Should YOU Do?

Christina’s Instagram: @knifina

Cut & Conquer Instagram: @cutandconquerfitness

Cut & Conquer Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application

Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/

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Christina sits down with Christine, an elite client of Cut & Conquer, to talk about her mental and physical transformation since working with Cut & Conquer.

When Christine first reached out to Cut & Conquer, she was struggling with nutrition, binge eating, body image issues, and the emotional challenges brought on by knee surgery and shift work. Over 8 months, Christine has not only lost 38 pounds but also completely transformed her entire mindset and relationship with food.

Christine’s journey is a testament to the power of a holistic approach to fitness, where physical changes are just one part of the transformation.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Christine’s struggles with nutrition, binge eating, body image, knee injury, and personal life challenges
• The biggest factor that led Christine to invest in a coaching program like Cut & Conquer
• The improvements Christine saw in her overall fitness and mental well-being after joining the program
• How Christine’s mindset and relationship with food change through the program
• How she stayed on track with her nutrition and workouts while travelling and working night shifts
• How the support of 1:1 accountability with her coach, the client community and the other Cut & Conquer trainers helped in her success
• The importance of a comprehensive program that addresses nutrition, exercise, and mindset

Memorable Quotes:

“Joining was the best thing I ever did. People are like, ‘Oh, that’s expensive. That’s crazy.’ But it’s a hell of a lot cheaper than ending up in the hospital with a heart attack or being on medication for the rest of my life.”

“Don’t be so hard on yourself. But you have to have a plan. You have to have a goal, and you have to make yourself do that stuff because it’s not going to work if you don’t put that dedication in and that mindset in.”

Links Mentioned:

Christina’s Instagram: @knifina

Cut & Conquer Instagram: @cutandconquerfitness

Cut & Conquer Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application

Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/

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