EP130: Navigating Diet Culture & PCOS with Kate Arnold

Christina sits down with Kate Arnold, a client who has been working with Cut and Conquer for over a year. Kate shares her journey with PCOS, struggles with nutrition and body image, and the progress she’s made working with her coach at Cut and Conquer.

They also discuss Kate’s journey with body recomposition, mindset, and her experience with PCOS.

Their conversion also dives into the toxicity of diet culture – Kate shares her past struggles with disordered eating and the mindset shift she experienced through working with Cut and Conquer.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Kate’s struggles with disordered eating and restrictive dieting
• Working smarter instead of just working harder
• The challenges of navigating PCOS
• Common misconceptions surrounding nutrition for hormonal issues.
• Different phases of fitness, such as cutting, building, and reverse dieting
• Cut & Conquer’s approach to coaching and the emphasis on fitness education for clients
• Kate’s passion for running and her goal to be the healthiest version of herself.
• The importance of having a knowledgeable coach and a supportive fitness community.
• Kate’s real estate services and how to connect with her if you are looking to buy or sell a home

Memorable Quotes:

“I came for the fat loss, but I stayed for the mindset.”

“PCOS requires a proper strategy to lose fat while being mindful and healthy.”

“When I signed up for this program, I thought maybe I would work with you guys for three months and lose some fat and gain some knowledge and then move on and be on my way. I really didn’t realize that I was going to dive so deep into myself and my practices. The learning has been fascinating. I love that aspect of it.”

Links Mentioned: 

Christina's Instagram: @knifina

Kate’s Instagram: @katearnoldymm

Cut & Conquer Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application

Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/

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