Tags...

I can't even believe I'm sharing this ... but... while I was cleaning out my closets and dressers; I had to stop and look at these tags twice! 

I actually went from wearing Women's plus to wearing misses and petite, I can't even wrap my mid around that! No matter what the tags say "feeling" good and being healthy is of course the most awesome gift from all of this! I guess I was so preoccupied with the whole getting healthy thing I didn't quite realize what else was happening!

Flipping !&@%___ Tires!

Last weekend I took my work out to a whole new level.  I was climbing fences!! Yes, I was climbing fences! I remember when I was a kid, I could climb a fence in record time and trees were no match for me either! When my trainer asked me... When was the last time you climbed a fence? I looked at him like he was crazy! It was a back to basics kind of work out... old school all the way. Climbing fences and flipping and rolling tires up and down the football field! And I was all for it!

Tire training is a total body strength and conditioning workout, if you have ever heard of the "strongman competitions" that's where most people know it from. But it’s actually just old school fitness training, no gym... use what you got... you have a tire... why not give it a few flips and then maybe roll it down a football field!

These exercises are not for the faint of heart and if preformed incorrectly you can really get hurt, so please do not attempt these exercises without proper supervision.



Here are a few pics... 




What's the definition of insanity? .....

Rolling that tire! I quickly discovered it was much more difficult than it looked!

Flipping !&@%ing Tires!

Christine In Progress... On the Radio

 

Tonight I was a guest on WomenTalk Live on Talk-radio 680 WCBM, with host Ann Quasman. The topic of discussion... The love/hate relationship women have with their bodies. I shared my personal journey, the struggles, the challenges and how my near tragedy helped me find myself and learn to love myself again. The podcast will be up next week, I will be sure to post it! 

 

I am excited and humbled as this is just one of many wonderful opportunities presented to me since the launch of my blog, I had no idea the decision to share my deeply personal journey would result in so much support and consequently new opportunities for me to start a new and exciting chapter in my life!

 

 

Susan Bishop, Ann Quasman, Christine Haynes and  Christy Little Jones. WomenTalk Live 

Christine Haynes live on the air at 680 WCBM, Women Talk Live, Conscious Conversations Cafe.

 

How Bad Do You Want It?!

Often times when that alarm clock wakes me at 4:30am I pause for just a moment, OK, I admit it I often hit the snooze button! It is tempting to stay in the bed just a little longer, especially when my body temperature is perfect and the pillows are just right, or it’s raining or cold or too hot or... well, you get the hint!

Whenever these moments strike....that's when I stop and ask myself one very important question...

How Bad Do You Want It? 

It’s the shortest pep talk in the world! 

No matter what your goal, dream or passion is, if you find that you are in a state of hesitation; if you wake up in the morning and find yourself thinking today is the day you want to give up, ask yourself... 

How Bad Do You Want It?


On this particular morning, it took me 9 minutes to answer this question and make the decision to get out of bed!

My personal pep talk went something like this:

How bad do you want it Christine?
Pretty darn bad!
Do you want it more than sleep?
Dam straight!
What do you want?
I want to live fully!
I want to be healthy!
I want to be happy!
I want to be whole!
How bad do you want it?
I want it so much I am willing to sacrifice sleep, wake up before dawn, and go out in the !@&#$%^ rain to make it happen!

How Bad Do You Want It?

My Morning Zen::

A little peek into my Friday morning routine.
The journey is all about the body, mind and spirit.

I'm In Charge... And So Are You!

Well, I'm having a rough week, but I keep it moving because.... well, I’m the one in charge here!

I'm not my normally bubbly self in this video... was not feeling all that great, not every day is a high energy bubbly day. You would think I would avoid posting a video when I'm feeling bad; on the contrary, this was the perfect day to post a video.

The message for today: Push past the overwhelming desire to give in and give up! You can do it! Don't give up!  I'm rooting for you!!

For my full story, my journey and the medical diagnosis that started it all... read the post "Call it what you want... I call it a blessing"

Life: Don't miss it!
Time: Don't waste it! 

Thanks for visiting, thanks for listening and thank you for supporting this journey. XO -- Christine

Where's The Protein?

As a former carnivore turned vegan, I am bombarded with questions all the time from family, friends, even perfect strangers. But there is one question that is asked at least a hundred thousand times a day.  
Where do you get your protein?  Well... I will show you ...


Below is an example of a protein packed meal. This is something I would enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  There's a bunch of stuff in there but I'll just point out the protein parts.   

 

• Tofu

• Peanuts

• Kale (yep kale has protein)  (and Calcium!)

• Edamame

• Avocado

• Bean Sprouts 

And the secret power food hidden under all this deliciousness... Quinoa!

Plenty of protein.  No animals.

Believe me when I say, when done correctly a Vegan lifestyle is full, balanced and nutritious. 



Are you a new or seasoned vegan/vegetarian? What types of questions have you been asked?  How do you handle all the inquiries? Please share in the comments!

Are you thinking about trying a plant based lifestyle? Do you have questions? Ask away in the comments and I will do my best to find the answers!

I've got Aloe!

And lots of it! The magic gel inside these leaves will be put to good use. ‪

 

Aloe is magic! Use it on Hair, skin, nails, sunburn, heat-rash, eczema, acne; the list goes on... I even put the gel into smoothies and juices! It is believed the gel can help to cleanse and detox the body...so your insides will be all pretty! Pretty inside/ pretty outside!   :)


Do you use Aloe? Share the wonderful ways you use Aloe in the comments below!