Imagine a Life Free From the Bondage of Dieting

Intuitive eatin’ got ya freakin’? No, but really- do you feel like you’re doing it right but you still feel guilty after eating “too much” of something? Or do you feel like not dieting is a sham for people to “be lazy and eat whatever they want?” Those are common dieting thoughts that screw people up. It’s almost impossible to … Read More

What Food Freedom Really Feels Like

Did you try to get back on track today? You know… totally overdid it this past weekend and just feeling like you need to reign it in a bit? I can guarantee that all the “getting back on track” that you do is THE reason you feel totally out of control every weekend. Here’s one easy thing you can do … Read More

Is It a Bad Thing To Want To Lose Weight?

“Am I bad for wanting to lose weight?” No. You live in a world that has clapped harder for you at your smallest. No. You live in a world that covets, lusts after, and celebrates women at their smallest. No. Everywhere you turn, weight loss is being sold to you as your answer. You’re not bad for wanting to lose … Read More

Are You Easy-To-See Pretty?

I like things that are surface-level ugly and broken. Like dogs with one eye or three legs- better yet if it’s a one-eyed, three legged dog. Puppies are no-brainer cute. And that’s all fine and good- but also? Easy. Don’t get me wrong- the usual pretty stuff is great. Sunsets and tulips and Christmas decorations- I love them all. But … Read More

157: More to it- health is also what you think and what you say

What good is your physical health if you’re a walking-talking ass hole to yourself? Ever leave the doctor’s office feeling like you just need to get a grip on your health and then find yourself on another diet? Yeah… that’s common. It’s also not the whole picture. Sure, there are parts of our health that can be improved by how … Read More

You Are Enough.

My 5+ year career as a weight loss coach makes me cringe. It went like this: “Omg you’re down another pound?! CONGRATS! You’re amazing. This is amazing!” “Omg. You’re up 3 pounds. Ok um. It’s ok. Let’s go back to the drawing board. Oh- you went out to eat with friends? OH! drank a margarita? Yeah so, ok. Probably just … Read More

BIZ 012: Perfecting the art of acting “as if”

“I trust myself the most in the areas of my life in which I’ve taken the most action.” -said by yours truly. Hi, I’m Christina Montalvo, and my life can be categorized by a series of shitting my pants- and taking big action anyway. Action produces results- no matter which way you spin it. Sure, we have to manage our … Read More