You know what? When it comes to calories, one size does NOT fit all! In this episode, Christina tells you how to determine how many calories you should be eating. She explains the complexity of calorie intake, provides the key factors to consider when planning your calorie intake goals, and debunks common myths around calorie formulas. In this episode, Christina discusses: How to determine your calorie intake for weight loss and muscle gainImportance of factors like goals, lifestyle, etc when considering your calorie intake goalsHow food choices, metabolism, and consistent eating habits affect how calories impact fitness goalsFactors to consider when figuring out how many calories to eat Dangers of extreme dieting and the importance of strategic nutrition for maintaining resultsEating enough protein, managing hunger, and considering food volume not just calories for weight managementMyths about calorie formulas and salads being very healthy Memorable Quotes: “If your coach is good after you’ve been working together for several weeks, it’s probably not the calories that are too high or too low. It's probably your food choices.” “You can make 1200 calories into a lot. And I mean a lot of food if you do it right, and you do it properly, and you space your meals out properly, and you're eating higher volume.” “If you are trying to lose fat, and you are trying to look and feel better, do not cut your carbs, do not slash your carbs, or try to not eat carbs. Please do not do it. It is not smart. It is not beneficial in any way, shape, or form.” “If you’re someone who actually wants to lose weight intentionally in a way that’s going to set you up for long-term success and actually looking and feeling better, you have to be a little more strategic than just hopping on the Keto train or just slashing your calories.” Links Mentioned:  Christina's Instagram: @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.