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) Perfectly baked salmon What you’ll need: I used wild caught, boneless, skinless salmon fillets from Walmart (also Aldi) Olive Oil Butter Garlic (fresh, minced, or powder) Salt and pepper Lemon (optional) … Read More
My Affordable Skincare Routine
Did you know “skincare” is different than your make-up routine? I just learned this recently! Back in January, I published this podcast episode about my $5 winter skincare routine, and since then I’ve updated what I’m using. From cleansers, to moisturizers, to serums- the world of skincare is overwhelming, complicated, and can be a hefty investment. I want my skin … Read More
My Spring-Vibes Easy Run Playlist
I prepped this playlist while I was training for the Spring installment of the Trail Run series that I signed up for this year. It’s upbeat, chill, and easy-listening. Perfect for you if you’re not pushing yourself as hard and as fast as you can while running anymore. (IYKYK.) If you don’t know, you can read more and listen to … Read More
Beginner’s Guide to Tracking Food Without Actually Tracking Food
Why not just track your food? Looking at numbers associated with food and/or weight is triggering to some and not beneficial nor necessary for everyone. You shouldn’t have to track your food for the rest of your life- this is not a normal way to live. The goal of not tracking is to get to know your body, your appetite, … Read More
Why You Think You Skipped Your Workout vs Why You Actually Skipped Your Workout
Whatever you think it is, it isn’t. The reason why “being hard on yourself” doesn’t work is because it often lacks problem solving skills. Unintentionally skipping the gym feels like shit- I’ll be the first one to tell you. Identifying the actual problem means you get the opportunity to practice an actual solution. 🔆You may find the solution is you … Read More
Can’t Stop Snacking at Night? Here’s Why
I love a good nighttime snack. And I know how frustrating it can feel to get to the end of the day and feel like you CANNOT STOP snacking. Where we screw this up: We feel insatiable at the end of the day 👉🏽 eat a day’s worth of calories in 30 minutes 👉🏽 feel guilty 👉🏽vow to eat “better” … Read More
3 Simple Ways to Elevate Client Programming
If you’re a personal trainer, you probably spend a lot of time coming up with workouts and programming for your clients. I can almost guarantee you’re over-thinking it and making it more complicated than you need to. Your clients probably don’t need fancier programming. You probably do know enough and don’t need to take another certification or course. Some things … Read More
Daytime Strategies for Better Sleep
Your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep is directly related to what you do when you’re awake. Instead of tossing and turning, doom-scrolling, or popping synthetic chemicals into your mouth to fall asleep only to wake up feeling groggy, hung-over, and worse than before- try these daytime strategies to help yourself sleep well at night! Daytime Strategies for Better … Read More
10 Easy Ways to Eat More Protein Each Day
There are 4 macronutrients that are important to try and eat at most meals: carbs, protein, fat, and fiber. Protein is one of the more difficult macros to get in at most meals: They can take a lot of time to prepare and cook Meat sounds gross sometimes, especially if you’ve been eating a lot of it Convenient protein options … Read More
Composing a Meal: Easy Eating Framework from a Certified Nutrition Coach
Composing a meal- an easy eating framework from a certified nutrition coach Diets don’t work, nutrition education does. Think of dieting like driving an old, classic car through a parade. The old men driving their old cars just want people to ooogle over what they look like. Just like driving a car through a parade, diets are meant to help … Read More