If you have ever felt defined by how you look, this episode will resonate with you. Christina continues her story of living with a congenital deformity. She shares her experience of reconstructive surgery and the anxiety that came along with it.

In this episode, Christina discusses:

• The expectations put on women by society to look a certain way.
• Why being judgmental towards ourselves can destroy us
• How her insecurities affected her relationships.
• The power of the mind and how important our self-image is

Memorable Quotes:

• “We should do whatever makes us happy and whatever makes us feel good.”
• “Many women are so full of insecurities due to the fact that in today’s society, we are very much defined by how we look.”
• “We act in accordance with what we believe to be true. That’s why our thoughts are so powerful.”
• “Everything happens for a reason, and you are capable of overcoming every single obstacle that you are dealt.”
• “No matter where you are in your fitness journey or your journey of life, know that today is an essential part of who you are becoming.”
• “You might be going through some dark shit right now. But you have the choice of how to respond to it. You can succumb to it and be overruled by life’s obstacles. Or you can use those obstacles to make you stronger.”

Links Mentioned:

Christina’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/knifina

Coaching Application - https://form.jotform.com/cutandconquerfitness/coaching-application

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People are not always what you expect. Christina opens for the first time about a humiliating part of her life that largely shaped her into the person she is today. Despite her apparent confidence, Christina was born with a congenital deformity that led her to self-destruct. She battled in silence in fear of judgment, and no one ever knew, until now…

In this episode, Christina shares:

• What was it like growing up with a deformity that she kept hidden from everyone
• The shame associated with the realization that her body did not look like other girls
• How the feelings of shame and disgust she felt towards her body impacted her sexually
• How you can break free of self-destruction by embracing past experiences and using them to grow
• Why Cut & Conquer Fitness focuses so much on getting their clients to do the internal work before the external

Memorable Quotes:

• “Working on your mind is just as important as working on your body.”
• “Look at the experiences that shaped you, and grow from them.”
• “Do not let anything limit you, and ultimately step into your power to morph your identity into someone that you are proud to be.”
• “Love yourself the way you are.”
• “What you feed your mind is just as important as the food you put in your mouth.”
• “The way you see yourself can be changed when you feed yourself empowering thoughts, break the patterns of self-destruction that go on in your head, and become aware of who you want to be.”
• “The first step to creating a body, mind, and life that you truly love is accepting yourself for who you are and appreciating the experiences that shaped you.”

Links Mentioned:

Christina’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/knifina

Coaching Application - https://form.jotform.com/cutandconquerfitness/coaching-application

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We women are CONSTANTLY bombarded with messaging that tells us we should look a certain way and that if we don’t, we are unworthy. This can cause damage in many aspects of our lives.

In this podcast episode, Christina shares:

• What leads to self-sabotaging and how it is self-destructive.
• Why women are left feeling like they aren’t good enough, even after reaching their fitness goals.
• Vices we turn to to distract us from feeling inadequate.
• How your feelings of inadequacy destroys your self-identity and then seeps into all of your relationships.
• The ways our brains look for evidence to prove what we already believe about ourselves.
• Why the journey towards loving yourself is difficult, but so worth it.

Memorable Quotes:

• “We are subconsciously looking for information that reinforces what we tell ourselves. And that’s why I tell my clients, your thoughts matter. The way you see yourself matters.”
• “Know that you aren’t defined by your past and you can choose who you want to be.”

Links Mentioned:

Christina’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/knifina

Coaching Application - https://form.jotform.com/cutandconquerfitness/coaching-application

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It’s easy to let self-doubt creep into your mind. Christina shares why it’s better to go for your goals now instead of letting your fear keep you from creating the life you really want for yourself!

In this podcast episode, Christina shares:

• Why there’s never a perfect time to start something new
• Learning to accept her passion for fitness vs. economics
• Recognizing the fear of failure and taking a leap anyway
• Making the decision to impact more people and build a brand
• The evolution of Cut & Conquer Fitness
• Becoming a better version of yourself by pursuing your goals

Memorable Quotes:

• “This was life changing for me because up until this point I had a really hard time even talking to people let alone teaching them and training them and connecting with them emotionally.”
• “Cut & Conquer fitness has completely morphed from just a personal training company into a true movement of powerful women who are dedicated to working on their mind, body, their nutrition and their lifestyle. I never would have imagined that my team would be able to impact so many women's lives. I never even imagined I would even have a team and it is such a humbling and rewarding experience that I've never taken for granted.”
• “Are you going to be the person who looks back on this day, five years from now and wonders what if? Or are you going to be the person who relentlessly pursues their goals and looks back on how far they've come?”

Links Mentioned:

Christina’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/knifina

Coaching Application - https://form.jotform.com/cutandconquerfitness/coaching-application

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Welcome to the show! Christina dives into her past struggles with loss and body dysmorphia as well as what sparked her fitness journey and mission to help others reclaim their life!

In this podcast episode, Christina shares:

• What it’s like to train as an elite athlete
• The impact of losing her father unexpectedly during college
• Falling down the path of self-sabotage
• How a sushi dinner led to a gym membership and new life
• Becoming addicted to fitness and her first bodybuilding show experience
• Deciding to compete and earning 2nd place at her first bodybuilding show
• Finding identity through fitness while struggling with body dysmorphia
• A reminder there’s more to fitness, life and people than what we see on the surface

Memorable Quotes:

• “It felt so good to lift weights...when I was working out was the only time the pain and anguish in my head would subside. I started to see changes in my body like I never had before.”
• “I loved bodybuilding because you’re literally in control of your results. Your results were a direct reflection of the work you were willing to put in...the more I learned and the more mindfully I trained, the better my results got. In some ways, I finally felt that I had found my identity again through fitness.”

Links Mentioned:

Christina’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/knifina

Coaching Application - https://form.jotform.com/cutandconquerfitness/coaching-application

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

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