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51: The Great Sugar Debate Apr 19, 2018

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I posted a pretty controversial article on Facebook that got me a lot of flack- me?! Get flack?! SHOCKING, I know! ;) I want to hash out a few things about sugar in this episode- so, whether or not you're on the anti-sugar train or not, you're going to want to tune into this one!

50: Is working out hindering your progress? Apr 17, 2018

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Maybe all of your workouts are doing you more harm than good? Let's find out! Share this short(er) episode with women who are wasting their time doing MORE MORE MORE MORE in the gym and wondering how the hell it's not yet! Questions? hello@christinamontalvo.com

49: Living a pain free life, Interview with Dr. Jocelyn Wallace, DPT Apr 13, 2018

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Back in 2014, I felt a pain in my neck that left me on the couch unable to move for 4 days. It eventually went away. A few weeks later, I noticed that I was numb on the left side of my upper back, and the numbness ran down a portion of my left arm and into my pinky. Being the genius that I am, I ignored it for as long as I could. After one workout in particular, my left hand was completely paralyzed for almost 30 minutes. That scared me enough to see a doctor. After an MRI, they found 3 slipped discs in my neck, and 3 more in my lower back. They also found that I had a 30 degree curvature of my spine in one direction, and a 17 degree curve in the other direction. I was sentenced for a life-long journey of back discomfort and pain management. I was able to rehab myself back underneath a barbell, competed in several Crossfit competitions and made it to the platform of a powerlifting meet. In December 2017, I endured 5 consecutive weeks of back pain that left me unable to put my own socks, pants, or shoes on without writhing pain. My doctor told me that my next steps would be back surgery. I walked out of her office with pain medication and no game plan. Until I came across Dr. Jocelyn Wallace, who single-handedly helped rehab my back. No pain medication, no sentence of a surgery, no gloom-and-doom threat of never touching a barbell again. This episode ROCKED MY WORLD! If you have a body, this episode is for you. Listen to it 1,000 times if you have to- take notes. Listen with the intention to learn and absorb. You can follow Jocelyn on IG at athletically_you Get your party pants on people- your pain free life awaits you! Questions? Let's chat! hello@christinamontalvo.com

48: Workout Intensity- the answer to spending less time in the gym and getting better results Apr 11, 2018

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File this episode under: things that fire Christina up :) Ever wonder what the mystical missing piece of the fitness puzzle is? It actually is pretty magical- this one thing will quite literally allow you to workout LESS and get better results. If you're praying I say some sort of wrap or shake or pill or powder, you're on the super wrong side of the internet and need to leave asap ;) If you're ready to revel in the word and meaning behind INTENSITY (the ONE thing missing from your workouts!) then, buckle up. This episode is for you, sister!

47: Learn how to set goals, the RIGHT way Apr 03, 2018

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I asked the women over in the TCP Facebook group

what their goals for April were. And, like I sort of thought- our goal setting skills need work! If you feel like you always set goals only to almost never achieve them- this episode is for you! Oh, and I have this super cool and super free download for you to go along with this! You can download it by going here! Questions? Shoot me an email. hello@christinamontalvo.com

46: Weighing in on Weight Watchers and everything in between (body image, dieting, lifting weights, and living your best life) Mar 22, 2018

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Amanda Fisher and I are pretty much the same person ;) A few weeks ago, weight watchers invited teens to join for free. If you had to take a guess- do you think we're happy about this or not? If you guessed NOT happy, you're right. But, tune in to hear why! You can follow Amanda on IG & Facebook @ amandafishercoaching or visit her website at amandafishercoaching.com

45: The problem with going on a diet; the beginning of intuitive eating Mar 19, 2018

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WAIT! Seriously, wait. Before you go back to weight watchers, jenny craig, beach body, Atkins, Paleo, Keto, the fast metabolism diet or WHATEVER- you need to listen to this. Still have girl scout cookies in your house? Maybe not because you ate them all so that you could get back to "being good" and "back on track" with your diet, right? Trust me- you'll want to listen to this one. Applications are still open for TriBrid! This is the #1 way to work with my online. I'm looking for women who are sick of wasting their time in the gym, sick of dieting, and sick of beating themselves up over every little thing. Does that sound like you? Fill out an application by going here!

TriBrid is a 12-week program that focuses on the THREE main pillars of your success- both in and out of the gym: fitness, nutrition, and mindset. I can't wait to work with you! Questions? Shoot me an email: hello@christinamontalvo.com

44: Rising out of Anorexia with Amanda Mar 05, 2018

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****Content warning: the topics discussed within this episode may be triggering. Please do not listen to this episode if you are at risk of being triggered. The contents within this episode are not meant to treat or diagnose any mental health disorders, including but not limited to eating disorders. if you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please find more information by contacting your Physician or visiting nationaleatingdisorders.org

Amanda's story will always be so near and dear to my heart. This episode is released on her BIRTHDAY and I can't think of a better way to celebrate her being on this earth than by sharing her story. You can read her original blog post by going here. Questions? You can email me hello@christinamontalvo.com Don't forget to come hang out with us over on Facebook here. And follow me on IG so we can get to know each other! @christina_montalvo

43: Let's Talk About Sex, Baby with Amanda Hogberg Feb 19, 2018

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"My husband thinks I'm sexy!" UGH! This conversation was spurred on by Amanda noticing that women keep validating their body image by saying "oh, well my husband loves me." And I'm with her in that- this phrase DRIVES ME INSANE. Listen, I'm glad your husband loves you. I'm glad your husband wants to have sex with you and thinks you're sexy, but- you're missing the whole point. Do YOU love you? Do YOU think you're sexy? Stop using your significant other, your husband, your boyfriend, your girlfriend, your WHOEVER to try and make yourself feel better. "Your confidence, your self-worth, your power should not hinge on anyone else. If you want to feel confident and bring that into the world- that needs to come from the inside- not from the outside."

42: The Follow Up Episode, the ONE thing you're NOT allowed to do Feb 08, 2018

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This is the follow up episode to my interview with Hannah from episode 41. I talk about the ONE thing that you're not allowed to do, as far as I'm concerned ;) Thoughts? Send 'em to hello@christinamontalvo.com

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