Christine Cox
Health Coach, Motivator, Educator, Yoga Instructor
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Read on for a whole lotta wellness whenever you need it!
As humans, it’s natural – and healthy – to contemplate our purpose in life. Some people seem to have a laser-focused pinpoint on their purpose, never doubting it and always moving toward it. Others don’t give their purpose a second thought and go...
I don’t have to tell you that life is full of unexpected twists and turns. No matter who you are, what phase of life you’re in, what your background is, or any number of a zillion other variables – as a human, you’re constantly navigating both big...
As we find ourselves eyeballs-deep in the fall season, full of football watch parties, chili cookoffs, and seasonal soups and dips at every turn, it can be difficult to avoid the ever-alluring draw of the accompanying crunchy chip. I have a minor...
June is a great time of year to embrace the warmer weather and sunnier skies that Mother Nature brings us. Breathing in some fresh air and connecting with nature is a wonderful way to give your wellness a boost! June 10 is recognized as National Get...
Updated 03/30/24 As Charles Duhigg tells us in “The Power of Habit,” both good and bad habits are built on cravings, triggered by a cue and resulting in a reward. This is what he calls “the habit loop.” In order to get rid of a bad habit, you must...
My daughter and I volunteered at our local homeless shelter today and had the humbling honor of serving hot meals to more than 150 fellow humans who would’ve otherwise gone hungry without this generous community resource. This experience reminded me...
Life really is better with yoga. I’m reminded of this every time I step onto my yoga mat. And the feeling remains long after I step off. I’m reminded of it every time I get to share the healing powers of yoga with others through teaching...
Hooray, it’s BLUEBERRY season in my part of the world!! I anxiously await the end of May/early June every year because not only is it the unofficial start of summer around here, it’s also when my favorite certified-organic blueberry farm opens to the...
Forget what you were told growing up. You can totally play with your food! Having fun with your nutrition is one of the best ways to stick to your healthy goals! At my house, this might look like what we call “everything in a boat” dinner. Two of the...
Stress is the pits, isn’t it? It can really put a damper on so many aspects of life. Have you considered how stress might be preventing you from making forward progress on whatever piece of your wellness you’re trying to improve? Your efforts will...
It’s no secret that herbal tea has long been regarded as a healing beverage – but what can it really do for you? Whether you have a pantry full of those colorful little teabag pouches or you just haven’t been interested in sipping on leaf-soaked...
When your beloved teenage daughter comes to you for advice on overcoming exercise motivation slumps, this fitness-loving mama can’t help but do a little happy dance on the inside! Just the fact that she cares this much about being intentionally...
I fully embrace the notion that “sitting is the new smoking.” Obesity, back pain, heart disease, diabetes, nerve damage, premature deaththose are all things I very much want to avoid! I’ve been using a standup workstation for many years now. I love...
How many times throughout the day do you typically notice your breathing? Probably not very often if you’re like most people. Thank goodness it’s one of those automatic functions that our bodies take care of for us, right? Just because breathing...
I’ve had the distinct honor of sharing big heaping helpings of well-being with a variety of workforces – big and small – and I have to say it’s one of my very favorite ways to spread wellness far and wide! I have a very special place in...
As I sit here writing on a beautiful Friday morning, on the cusp of what’s forecasted to be a gorgeous fall weekend, I’m pondering the great balancing act called “life.” This weekend, I want to spend quality time with my sweet girl and husband, I...
Apologies if my title for this one offends or startles you. I was really hoping you’d read it and maybe smile a little too. I was having my annual routine mammogram today, and it got me thinking about preventive care in its broadest sense. Given what...
One of the most common questions I get asked as a lover of all things wellness is: “what’s the ONE THING I can do to be healthier/feel better/reach my wellness goals?” Sure, we all know it takes more than just ONE...
Let’s be honest, it’s a challenge to eat healthy any time of yearnever mind around the holidays. Office parties, friends’ gatherings, the big family feasts, candy, and baked goods around every corneryikes! This is true, but there are lots of small...
Anyone who knows me, knows my passion is to help you be your healthiest version of yourself (not just look good in a swimsuit). But we all know excess body fat often involves underlying health concerns and lifestyle limitations beyond our beach/pool...
I get it more than you can imagine. I’ve been there countless times. You’re rolling along, plugging away at your healthy goals, convicted to staying the course, determined not to fall off the wagon. But thenit happens. That dreaded sweet tooth rises...
Tomorrow morning’s to-do list: Hit the snooze button til even the dog gets annoyed (yaaaawn). Read through all the notifications that rolled in on my phone overnight (don’t wanna miss anything important). Hop around all 6 social media platforms to...
Since I’m on a mission to help as many people as possible unleash their happiest, healthiest version of themselves, it’s got me wonderingwhat does your happiest, healthiest YOU look like? Have you given it some thought? Do you have a vision? Did...
Why can’t you simply make a plan to exercise more and eat better, and stick to it? For life. Why can’t you just go to bed on time, sleep soundly through the night, and wake up totally refreshed? Every day for forever. Why can’t you strike a beautiful...
Years ago, as I struggled through a long period of unexplained physical symptoms and a very depressing cycle of feeling awful, improving slightly, only to feel awful again – rinse and repeat – I eventually realized the conventional approach to...
Nutrition and physical and mental wellness have been extremely important to me for as long as I can remember. And in my early years of motherhood, I struggled with my own personal journey of self-healing as I navigated through a long list of...
UPDATED 03/27/2024: As I re-read this post I wrote over 6 years ago now, I’m proud to say every word still rings true! Along the way, I’ve encountered challenges, setbacks, and plenty of self-doubt (as we all do). I’ve even shifted...
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed medical professional. All views expressed on this website are based on my own research, education, training and experiences. Please consult your doctor with any medical issues or before beginning a new program, diet or other health regimen.