I’m very excited to welcome my very first guest, Christine Lavopa, onto the podcast today!Christine is a certified personal trainer, health and wellness coach, former fitness competitor turned military spouse, and mom of two kids. She’s created a business and coaching program that is geared towards busy moms, because that is who she is (and she gets it!) Christine helps moms by using a whole body approach with time-saving fitness, sustainable nutrition, habits, and a positive mindset.In this episode, we’re talking about:-Christine’s background in the health and fitness space-What Christine’s postpartum fitness routine was like after having her first baby and her husband being deployed-Finding a balance with workouts that you actually enjoy + fit into your day and season of life-How Christine helps her clients set realistic goals (especially with strength training)-Christine’s 8-year-long battle with an eating disorder-Helping clients who have the ‘all or nothing’ mentality with their health and fitness-How much cardio is beneficial on a weekly basis-Helping clients with a successful calorie deficit when they’re ready-The importance of actually changing your habits and mindset for the long-termI truly loved having Christine on the show; SO much goodness and wisdom is packed into this episode! I definitely resonate with her approach to fitness, and how she is helping her clients. Christine and I both believe that your best investment will always be your health, and ultimately, it comes down to unlocking the right habits and mindset for you.I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.FULL SHOW NOTES (including all links and resources mentioned in this episode): https://margaretpowell.com/episode5Connect with Christine on Instagram @christine_lavopaConnect with me on Instagram @margaretannpowellFor questions or suggestions about the podcast, send us an email at fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com