{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63b47fdad4ce52001241f874/6917f866e4a19aaf0701b7bf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP178: Recap Of My Cut: How I Dropped 17lbs In 8 Weeks","description":"<p>If you think a weight-loss plan has to be miserable to work, consider this your proof it doesn’t. If you want a tactical breakdown of a cut that moved fast without suffering, this is it.</p><p><br></p><p>Christina breaks down her latest fat-loss phase: losing 17.36 lbs in just over 8 weeks, and why this cut felt easier and faster than any before. She covers exact numbers, what changed (and what didn’t), and the overall mindset shift: progress comes from precision and recoverability, not punishment.</p><p><br></p><p>If you want proof that “work smarter” can mean better results, listen in.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics Discussed</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Christina's fitness backstory: chronic binge eating, harsh body image, early competing (2016–2017), weight loss struggles, back injury, and 2023 prep realities</li><li>The “failed” 2024 cut on high cardio/low cals—proof that more ≠ better</li><li>Goals + timeline + context: what set this win up before the even hitting the deficit</li><li>Identity over motivation, and why suffering is not a strategy</li><li>Exact protocols: training, cardio, steps, sleep, meditation</li><li>Training done right, strength trends + recovery anchors, and stress management,</li><li>Nutrition at 100% compliance ALWAYS: consistent foods, proper timing, high-quality choices</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Tune in if you want the play-by-play of a cut that worked because the build was precise, the inputs were consistent, and the strategy was intentionally boring.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Links:</strong></p><p>📱 <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/knifina/ \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Christina's Instagram</a>&nbsp;</p><p>💪 <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cutandconquerfitness/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cut &amp; Conquer Instagram</a></p><p>📝 <a href=\" https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Coaching Application</a></p><p>🌍 <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Free FB Community</a></p><p>🌶️ <a href=\"https://healthydevil.ca/collections/all\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Shop our Meal Prep Seasoning</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episodes Mentioned:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/1N4zCPaSwfGddwmB3T3O56?si=taEKQ7f-T7CXnaaQW_j2sA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to Not Get FAT During Your Building Phase: Tips for Lean Muscle Growth Without Feeling “Bulky”</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/0oBmilMC9EaXzUL5RTkrgN?si=zhF-7c9VQRWjotSVEhEvLg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Why I Gained Weight for 15 Months Straight</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jck84fQS6Gdq9WRpq1gE4?si=KYuIGH9DQq6kl1hlq3T5Og\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Inner Work of Fitness Transformations</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/1DhVaesZUCABCYKq3my3Pq?si=ZJ7GDkbcTD29_NaPEOJNGQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to Eat for Weight Loss Without Ruining Your Metabolism</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bz6OXliwE5eeJYFimz1UU?si=hFxkYNdOR-y-t3BWELsG1Q\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Your Leaving GAINS on The Table in Training: Here’s Why (And How to Fix it)</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Christina Slater"}