We’ve all been there – starting a new fitness routine with motivation sky-high, only to abandon it a few weeks in. Today, Christina dives deep into the psychological factors that motivate our behaviors and sabotage our goals. She shares why breaking out of old patterns can be challenging, even when we know we want something different. In this episode, Christina talks about: Behavior change and why it can be so challenging to break old habitsHow behaviors are motivated by either moving towards pleasure or away from painChristina’s struggle with sleep for years and how she overcame itFitness shaming and self-sabotageSeeing other’s judgments as reflections of their own insecurities, not of usWhy do people make decisions based on emotional needs, even when they know it’s not the best choiceChanging beliefs and habits can be uncomfortable, but it’s important to give yourself permission to question and change them Memorable Quotes: “Give yourself permission to question things. If you feel like you believe something so strongly, allow yourself to question it, allow yourself, and give yourself permission to be uncomfortable.” “Sometimes simply allowing yourself to sit with the discomfort and to sit with those uncomfortable feelings is enough to prove to yourself that you are actually safe.” Links Mentioned:  Christina's Instagram: @knifina  TikTok: @knifina  Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application  Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.