Ever wondered what it REALLY takes to lose 160 lbs and keep it off?

In this episode Christina is joined by one of Cut & Conquers’ longest-standing clients (and one of her closest friends), Karley, to break down the real challenges of extreme weight loss, building muscle, and unlearning toxic fitness advice.

Karley shares her 7-year transformation journey, from feeling judged in the gym to becoming an absolute machine in training, nutrition, and mindset. We dive into what actually works for long-term fat loss, how to navigate weight plateaus, and why form, food, and mindset matter more than any fad diet ever will.

Karley offers valuable advice for those on a weight loss journey, including the reality of loose skin after losing over 100lbs, and emphasizes on the importance of having a supportive coach.

Topics Discussed:

• Why crash diets and fast weight loss often backfire, leading to metabolic damage & weight regain.
• The power of training with intention: How Christina helped Karley train her movement patterns for lasting muscle & strength.
• Overcoming food noise & binge eating—the biggest mindset shifts that changed Karley’s approach to nutrition.
• Muscle matters. The more muscle you have, the easier it is to lose fat and keep it off.
• Weight loss isn’t linear. Plateaus, setbacks, and fluctuations happen.. but quitting isn’t the answer.
• Loose skin, body image & self-acceptance after extreme weight loss.
• Why trusting your coach is everything and how following a structured plan from Cut & Conquer made all the difference.

Make sure you tune into the next episode for part 2 with Karley!

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