EP89: Smile Through the Adversity

Adversity is a common experience — It affects everyone regardless of their pursuit. It’s all going to suck sometimes. But how do you react when adversity strikes? Christina discusses her experience with posing while dealing with an injury and shares that to overcome adversity, you need to maintain a positive attitude and smile through the challenges. In this episode, they talk about: Smiling through adversity and developing the mental toughness to achieve success Christina’s experience with posing while dealing with an injury The backstory behind Christina’s struggles with posing during her competition prep The mental challenges of overcoming past injuries and fears of re-injury The importance of persevering through adversity and finding ways to overcome physical and mental limitations Memorable Quotes: “Smile through adversity. You want success; you have to grind. No one cares how hard you’re workings. So shut up, put a smile on your face, and do what it takes… And if you want to be successful, you’re going to have to get used to that.” “Everything is going to be a challenge when you are a beginner when it is something that you’ve never done before.” “Waking up every day being alive on this earth with the opportunity to make a choice to get to be able to better your circumstances to be able to improve, to be able to face the adversity, to take yourself to another level, that is a blessing.” Links Mentioned: Christina's Instagram: @knifina TikTok: @knifina Podcast Instagram: @beyondthebody.podcast Coaching Application: https://form.jotform.com/cutandconquerfitness/coaching-application Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/