A step-by-step guide to building a cozy yet productive morning routine as the days get shorter and cooler. As the weather cools down and the mornings get darker, it’s tempting to hit the snooze button and stay cozy in bed. But fall is also the perfect time to refresh your morning routine and set yourself up for an energized, productive … Read More
Embracing Seasonal Living: A Seasonal Approach to Lifestyle, Fitness, and Business
As humans, we’re often expected to maintain the same energy, productivity, and pace year-round, but let’s be real: that’s not how nature—or our bodies—work. The truth is, it’s completely natural to feel and behave differently depending on the time of year. In fact, we’re biologically hardwired to respond to seasonal changes in the environment. Yet, modern society, especially in the … Read More
What to do About Knee Pain (even if it’s arthritis)
I’m a member of a Moms facebook group of an affluent town. Why? Because it generates content- like today’s post. Just today, I read this: “I’ve got bad arthritis in my right knee. Last year I did PT for it and am continuing my exercises at home. Anyone else do/use anything regularly to help it? Currently wearing a knee brace … Read More
Help! My friends are on Ozempic
In this episode, we dive into a listener’s struggle with the increasing popularity of weight loss drugs among her friends while she’s been on a long journey to heal her relationship with her body and embrace body neutrality. We discuss: The Pressure of Comparison: It’s easy to feel like you’re being left behind when everyone around you is on the … Read More
Our Favorite Sports Bras
Selfishly, I’m on the hunt for new sports bras for myself. Unsurprisingly, shopping for clothes (especially sports bras) is overwhelming to me – so many options and I’m never quite sure where to start. So I took to Instagram and asked ya’ll for your favorites! Here’s what ya’ll said: Our Favorite Sports Bras Featherweight Max by Victoria’s Secret “I use … Read More
Exploring Internal Family Systems with Emily Young: Integrating Mental Health and Movement
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Emily Young, a mental health therapist, trauma-informed personal trainer, and co-founder of Hope Ignited, a trauma-informed personal training certification course. We dive into the fascinating world of Internal Family Systems (IFS), a therapeutic model that explores the various “parts” of ourselves and how they interact. Key Highlights: What is Internal … Read More
3 Common Eating Mistakes You Might Be Making and How to Fix Them
3 common eating mistakes you might be making: Going too long between meals Not eating enough at meals Trying to eat too healthy/not enjoying meals Going too long between meals Ideally, you’ll want to eat something every 3-4 hours. Obviously things like work and other commitments can get in the way, but this is a good rule of thumb … Read More
Butter & Garlic Roasted Carrots (recipe)
If you’re new to Cooking with Christina, you need to know: I cook mainly by eyeballing I measure with my soul We’re mostly winging it (outside of cooking included) If I can take a cooking short cut, I will The secret ingredient in this simple carrot recipe is: canned carrots! If you’re not taking advantage of the nutrition packed yet super easy … Read More
My Favorite Alarm Clock (especially for winter)
Years ago, I was gifted an alarm clock that changed my mornings forever: Amazon Link It mimics the rising sun which is so helpful for dark mornings, especially throughout midwest winters. What I love the most is that you can set it to not make any noise! This makes for a completely different wake-up experience than when there’s … Read More
Simple Nutrition Framework: Carbs, Protein, Produce, Make it Taste Good
People get sucked into the realm of dieting for 2 main reasons: misinformation about the human body + basic nutrition concepts plagued by body image issues + body dysmorphia Today, we’re going to focus on thing #1: teaching you the basic principles of nutrition so that you feel smart enough to not have to diet anymore. Dieting makes people stupid. … Read More