The Confidence Project Podcast

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31: Money Mindset Nov 01, 2017

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This one feels like I'm standing naked in front of all you- which, actually at this point would be less scary than talking about the M word... money. I wasn't always willing to offer up my naked body (ha!) but that's because I've spent years fighting for the right to love myself, my body, and all of its flaws. So what does this have to do with money? For me, I'm realizing it's one in the same. CONFIDENCE doesn't just have to be about what we look like. Why? Because confidence is a FEELING, not a certain LOOK. Truth be told, I am confident AF about my body because I taught myself how to be. Does this mean I have what society would deem a perfect body? NOT EVEN CLOSE! And the best part is- I don't even care! *shakes unperfect hips anyway* What I'm NOT confident about these days is my money. Not even close. Just like the stories about our bodies, the story surrounding our relationship money starts from childhood. And we burry ourselves within these stories. So I'm laying it ALL out there for you today on this episode, because I can't just TALK about being confident, I gotta BE about it. If you're not hanging out with us in the Confidence Project group, you can join us here. If you're enjoying this episodes, leave us a review on iTunes and/or take a screen shot and share on social media! <3

30: Halloween Candy Survival Guide Oct 31, 2017

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This is an impromptu episode- but it is SO important to me! Pay no mind to the infographics you will see all over social media that tell us how many calories we need to burn off in order to eat whatever piece of candy we want. In this episode, we briefly cover the surface about how to pave the way for guilt-free eating, devoid of the diet mentality. Want some Halloween candy? Go for it. But, do so mindfully and without guilt while still inching closer to your goals. Win-win. Hop on over to Facebook to hang out with me in the Confidence Project group! Click here!

29: Is working out supposed to get easier? Oct 23, 2017

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Well, ladies- I've done it. I've managed to say the "F word" more than ever before in an episode- woops! This is a no holds barred episode, and I'm throwing it all out there. First, I answer the question I hear a few times each week: "When is this supposed to get easier?" And then-- well, then I go into a tirade about coming to the realization that I cannot *make* anyone want to change their life. There are days, even weeks, where I get down on myself and wonder if I'm making a difference because I work with so many women that I just can't help. On top of those women, are the hundreds, if not thousands of women who I've encountered who I know I *could* help- but they're not ready. This ends up being a pretty personal episode- inside the head of a woman trying to change the world. If you're not following along on IG or Facebook, you can join the madness by searching cmofitness on both IG and Facebook. Questions? christina@cmofitness.com

Want me to stop swearing? Sorry. I can't. I've tried.

28: How To Lose 40 Pounds- and gain it all back. One girl's journey through unsustainable diets Oct 18, 2017

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If you've followed me for any length of time- you'll know that I don't preach extreme. If any one diet has a protocol that says "Eat this, not that", I'm out. If any one diet has a protocol that says "here is what you CAN eat, here is what you CANNOT eat", I'm out. Once the dial is turned too far from center- it's a red flag that it's too extreme- will likely lead to a poor relationship with food, binge eating episodes, and although it may lead to insane weight loss at first- your chances of keeping it off forever are slim to none. This is why creating healthy, sustainable, and ENJOYABLE habits are the key to losing weight, without losing your mind, once and for all. In this episode, I interview one of my life long friends, and have her recall her journey through a few insane diets that she tried. Have questions about the diet you're currently following? Shoot me a line: christina@cmofitness.com Loving these episodes? Leave us a review! <3

27: Skipping The Chips & Eating The Donuts Oct 10, 2017

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The #BCB in-person workshop is over and done with and it was AMAZING! The online course is open for enrollment and I am over the moon with all of the feedback from you ladies <3 In this episode, I'm talking about people who make comments about what you're eating (or not eating) and how to OWN your food choices. I'm also talking about how I ate almost 3 donuts, why I didn't commit myself to extra cardio, and how it's really all OK. If you're digging these episodes, hop on over to iTunes and leave a review! Want to get in on the 4-day free email course on Body Confidence? Hop on by clicking here. Ready to take the course? Enroll in the #BCB online course by clicking here.

26: Internal Motivation & The Real Reason I Lift Weights Sep 27, 2017

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I'm telling you- I get weirder and weirder with each passing episode. And I liiiike it! Today, we're talking about intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, and which one you NEED in order to be able to adopt a healthy lifestyle once and for all. I make a mention to a certain study- and here is the link if you want more information on that here.There are NUMEROUS studies out there that also support the fact that exercise has been proven to help reduce anxiety and depression. This article is just one of those things. As always, if you have any questions, you can email me at christina@cmofitness.com <3 If you've been digging these episodes, leave me a review on iTunes! I'll be forever grateful! xo

25: How Loving Your House and Loving Your Body Is the Same Thing Sep 23, 2017

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Women come to me all of the time opening up about their body image issues. Almost daily. I LOVE this conversation because it allows me to talk about what I'm most passionate about-- how the fuck are we supposed to love our body if we're not 100% where we want to be? Maybe we're not as lean as we want to be right now, maybe we're 50 pounds away from our goal weight, maybe we remember how we used to feel 5 years ago before we had kids, and we so desperately want to feel that way again. What if I told you that FEELING that way, the way you once did before, actually has nothing to do about what your body looks like right now?

In this episode, I talk about how it's similar to the house you're living in and the car you're driving. Weird, right? Listen to find out what I mean! I also reference the Confidence Project's first in-person workshop: Body Confidence Bootcamp! You can get more info on that here. If you're digging these episodes, leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher! It would be a huge favor to me! Also, if you know of any women who could benefit from these messages, be sure to share these episodes with them so that more of us can all start feeling confident AF.

24: "Not Sick, Not Injured." Sep 13, 2017

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What do you want written on your headstone? Bleak- I know- and not *quite* what I'm talking about today- but, sort of. Your self-identification can either help you or hurt you. Do you consider yourself the chubby girl? Because that's who you were 20 years ago? What about now? Or do you consider yourself a fit, confident badass? What's the difference? Why does it matter? And how can you bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be? I'm talking allllll about it today! Don't forget: -Body Confidence Bootcamp at the warehouse, 9/29! You can save your spot here. If you're digging these episodes, leave us a review on iTunes! You can read how to leave a review here.

23: What's Self Compassion Gotta Do With It? Sep 05, 2017

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What's the most overlooked and ignored component on the quest to the most confident, strong, and badass lifestyle? Sorry to ruin the surprise, but: it's the way in which we speak to ourselves. How you talk to yourself determines whether or not you will succeed in the long haul. It determines how you feel- will you feel like a strong badass women the next time you step in the gym? Or a self-hatred-filled, guilty, anxious shell of your highest potential self? Think about it. Questions? christina@cmofitness.com If you're digging these episodes, leave us a review! <3 Live near West Chicago, IL? Join us on September 29 for Body Confidence Bootcamp. More details here.

22: Your Bullshit Story & How to Let It Go Aug 21, 2017

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Believe it or not, we all have these stories we tell ourselves about ourselves. "I'll never lose weight." "I'll always be fat." "I always have to overeat ice cream!" "I don't have any self control." Sounds like you've already made your mind up to just continue sucking. If you're fine with a complacent life- get on with your bad self. If you're sick of your bullshit and ready to let it go so that you can FINALLY stop getting in your own way, and live the life you deserve- then this episode is FOR YOU!

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