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Greetings Empowered People! Embarking on a health, fitness, or wellness journey is transformative. As you begin to prioritize your well-being, you might notice that other aspects of your life start to shift—including your relationships. It’s something that comes up often in conversations with friends and clients: the realization that not everyone in your life is on the same path, and this can sometimes create tension, confusion, or even distance. While the journey toward better health is personal, it doesn't [...]

Greetings Empowered People! In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to let self-care, fitness, and wellness fall to the bottom of the priority list. With busy schedules, work demands, and financial pressures, taking care of our health can feel like something to “get around to later.” But what if we saw investing in our health as the most important gift we can give ourselves—not just sometimes, but all the time? The key to shifting this perspective is embracing a growth [...]

Hey Empowered Coaching Community, We’ve all been there: you’re eating less, moving more, and yet, you’re not seeing the changes you expected on the scale. Sometimes, it even feels like you're gaining weight despite doing everything “right.” It’s easy to assume your metabolism is broken, but the truth is far more nuanced—and it’s certainly not as simple as "eat less, move more." In this newsletter, we’ll dive into why weight loss is more complex than a basic calorie equation, [...]

Hello Empowered Community, October is a special month for raising awareness about cancer prevention and taking steps to improve our health. In this edition, we’ll explore the role that nutrition and fitness play in reducing cancer risks. Plus, I’m thrilled to announce a special series of STRONG Nation™ classes this October in support of a wonderful cause. Read on for details! Nutrition and Fitness in Cancer Prevention Did you know that the right nutrition and regular exercise can significantly [...]

Holla! Empowered Humans, "Wellness." It's a word we hear everywhere these days. From fitness plans to beauty products to apps promising better sleep, everyone seems to be selling some version of it. But what does wellness actually mean? For me, it’s more than a buzzword or a trendy idea—it's about the whole person and all of our systems working together in harmony. It’s not about perfection, nor is it about a single product or service. It’s about balance, self-awareness, [...]

Holla! Empowered Humans, Welcome to Weekly Pump #30! I can't believe I’ve hit 30 newsletters already! I hope you’re finding these insights valuable and helpful in your health and wellness journey. As always, I’d love to hear from you—what’s resonating, what you want to learn more about, and how I can continue to support you. Feel free to reach out and share your thoughts! Now, let’s dive into something I hear a lot of questions about: the difference between [...]

Greetings Empowered People!As a personal trainer and coach, I see it all the time—folks telling me they want to make a change, to improve their health, fitness, or mindset, but their actions don’t always line up with those goals. What’s going on here? It’s something I like to call behavioral resistance, and it often shows up in the form of excuses.These aren’t just random reasons to skip workouts or fall off the meal plan. Excuses are a form of self-protection—a way to [...]

Hello Empowered Humans! I recently had the incredible opportunity to attend Burning Man, and I wanted to share some reflections on my experience. For those of you unfamiliar with it, Burning Man is an event that’s often described as part festival, part art installation, part radical self-expression. But as with anything so vast and multifaceted, everyone’s “burn” is different, and mine was certainly unique. As we ventured into the playa, I couldn’t help but be reminded of the virtual world [...]

Holla! Empowered Fam, I hope you’re feeling energized and ready to dive into another week of growth and wellness! Today, I want to talk about something that’s incredibly important for all of us on our health and fitness journeys: the power of choosing how we respond to our emotions. We all experience a wide range of emotions every day—some uplifting, some challenging. But did you know that many of us actually have the ability to choose how we respond [...]

Greetings Empowered Family, I’ve recently been diving into a book that’s truly resonated with me, and it led me to discover an incredible thought leader: Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. Her message of self-awareness and our ability to write our own stories is something I’m excited to share with you, especially as it relates to our health, wellness, and fitness journeys. Who is Jill Bolte Taylor? Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a neuroanatomist who gained worldwide recognition after [...]

Hey Empowered Friends, Who doesn’t love a good night’s sleep? We all know it’s essential for feeling our best, but let’s be real - sometimes it’s easier said than done. That’s where the magic of bedtime stories and nighttime meditations comes in! These little nightly rituals can transform your sleep from restless to restful, and I’m here to tell you why they’re worth adding to your evening routine. Why Bedtime Stories Aren’t Just for Kids Remember the [...]

Dear Empowered Community, Imagine standing by Lake Tahoe, witnessing a double rainbow arching across the sky after a storm—this image, which I've captured and cherish, symbolizes the profound clarity and peace that can follow life's turbulent moments. It reminds us that clarity often comes after confronting our storms, not avoiding them. As we navigate through the busy currents of life, it's easy to lose sight of our true objectives and what makes us feel whole. It's not uncommon to [...]

Hello, Empowered Community! I hope this message finds you well and rejuvenated. Recently, we wrapped up two significant events at Tahoe Flow Arts & Fitness: the Wellness Leadership Summit, where I had the honor of presenting the "5 Characteristics of Successful Wellness Practitioners," and "A Day of Healing Arts," where I taught a Strong Nation class and shared insights in my Empowered Easeful Nutrition talk. Both events were a whirlwind of inspiration, connection, and learning. As someone deeply involved [...]

Hey Empowered Community! Life can sometimes feel like trying to run up a hill with a sandbag, right? Those challenging moments are often signals from our minds and bodies telling us that it's time for a change. At Coach Christine’s Empowered Coaching, we believe that tuning into these signs is crucial for personal growth and transformation. Let's dive in and find out how to make those uphill battles a bit smoother! Recognizing the Signs of Friction When [...]

Holla Empower-ed People, Sunday was World Health Day! It's timely to spotlight a crucial yet often underappreciated member of our healthcare teams: the health coach. Amid a landscape dominated by doctors, nurses, and specialists, health coaches carve out a unique space where wellness and preventive care not only flourish but also connect deeply with our daily lives. Their role, although not always front and center, is pivotal in navigating the complex journey toward optimal health and well-being. When seeking [...]

Having coached hundreds of people over the years I know the value of having mentors, and in your corner when making lifestyle changes. In his book Hidden Potential, Adam Grant says, "The expectations others hold of us often become self fulfilling prophesies." When we absorb the expectations around us, those expectations can become our own internal dialogue, even if the dialogue is untrue. When I was a girl, I gravitated towards sports and positions involving strength because I was [...]

I am back from a break week! It was ski skate week in Tahoe and we opted to get out of dodge, packed up the fam and headed to Utah for a week of snowboarding, and play. As I write this I am sitting at Woodward Park City as my husband and son take a few final park laps. We started off the week in Snowbird and were blessed with days of powder. I spent a day at the [...]

Holla Empower-ed People! I am SO excited to bring you this special treat this week! Take a listen below to my conversation with the amazing Kaitlin Anthony on the Beam Life Podcast (insta @thebeamlife) as we chat all things fitness, getting started, gettin un-stuck and showing up for yourself powerfully and consistently! I share parts of my personal journey and provide practical tips, motivation strategies, and solutions for folks starting their fitness journeys. However, the wisdom shared in this conversation [...]

Free tools to put in your energy generating toolkit! Have you ever said or thought,“Everything in my life is a hot mess right now.” Or more recently, in my life, I have been feeling and thinking I am behind in everything! This is a chronic thinking error in my life, thinking there is a timeline to get certain things done, and a road map to get there. Do you ever feel this way, or say these types of thoughts [...]

As you know I am often bringing you real client conversations.  I do this because these conversations are very rarely one-off moments, nor am I personally immune to these pit falls.  I have them over and over again with folks who are feeling stuck, frustrated on their journey toward their goals, and are struggling to see the forest from the trees. I have had them with myself, time and time again over the years.  This is the trick with body [...]

Want to watch this instead of reading below? Go to: https://youtu.be/1vsJPs1o14E Have you ever felt held back by fear?  Fear is one of our most primal instincts.  We are born with it, but we also learn fear.  Picture this, you are a child, and your Mom has told you time and time again not to touch the stove because it's HOT.  So you develop a healthy fear of touching the stove, especially when she is cooking because you learned from [...]

We all face injury and illness from time to time.  Over coming the mental hurdles that come along with these conditions can be harder than the physical ones.  Here are my tips for overcoming injury. Allow yourself time to be sad about being injured. It sucks, but you have to deal with it.  Don’t dwell too long, but it’s OK to be down a bit.  Then as soon as you can get moving again with the understanding everything will be much [...]