
About this episode
Are you confused about whether you should cut or bulk first in your fitness journey? Christina is here to help you navigate that. She talks about cutting (losing weight) and bulking phases of the fitness journey and shares the benefits and drawbacks of first focusing on losing fat or building muscle. Christina also provides tips and questions you need to ask yourself to determine the best approach for you according to your fitness goals.
In this episode, Christina discusses:
- Should you focus on losing fat or building muscle for your fitness goals
- The importance of nutrition for weight loss and muscle growth
- Cutting (losing weight) and bulking phases of fitness journey
- Upcoming free fitness challenge by Cut & Conquer Fitness
- Pros and cons of cutting vs. bulking phases
- Bulking doesn’t always mean getting big and bulky – it can simply mean building your metabolism
- Factors to consider when you’re deciding if it’s time to cut or build muscle
- Some misconceptions about fitness and weight loss on social media
- Tips and questions to ask yourself for setting fitness goals and choosing the right plan
Listen to EP81: How to Eat for Weight Loss Without Wrecking Your Metabolism
Memorable Quotes:
“The only thing that really determines whether you are losing weight or gaining muscle is your nutrition.”
Links Mentioned:
Christina's Instagram: @knifina
Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application
Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/
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