EP01: My Fitness Journey Started in a Sushi Bar

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 athleteThe impact of losing her father unexpectedly during collegeFalling down the path of self-sabotageHow a sushi dinner led to a gym membership and new lifeBecoming addicted to fitness and her first bodybuilding show experienceDeciding to compete and earning 2nd place at her first bodybuilding showFinding identity through fitness while struggling with body dysmorphiaA reminder there’s more to fitness, life and people than what we see on the surfaceMemorable 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/knifinaCoaching Application - https://form.jotform.com/cutandconquerfitness/coaching-application Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.