The Power of Visualization Did you know that you can leverage the power of your mind to accelerate your fitness results?   Visualization is a powerful tool and an invisible force that can drive you closer to the body you envision – and virtually anything else you desire. And best of all, you can start seeing benefits in as little as 10 minutes a day! Sound too simple to be possible? I can verify from personal experience that this really works! It’s a time-tested, proven technique that involves focusing on positive mental images of your desired outcome to achieve a particular result ..read more

Natural Beauty If there’s ever been a natural beauty cure-all, it’s coconut oil. This centuries old beauty staple boasts an abundance of benefits while maintaining a long shelf life due to its natural antibacterial properties.   Coconut oil is best known for its ability to make skin feel irresistibly hydrated and all-around radiant.  This is because it’s rich in Vitamin E and medium-chain fatty acids. MCT’s help retain the moisture content of your skin keeping it looking and feeling silky smooth. Both MCT’s and Vitamin E are essential nutrients for healthy skin growth, repair, a ..read more

Struggling to reach your protein goals? Check! Finding it hard to resist that daily chocolate fix? Same! Thankfully, we no longer have to choose between indulgence and fitness – instead, it’s about finding the harmony in both! Now you can curb your cocoa cravings and fuel your body with extra protein in a delicious and healthier way.  And my top 5 ultimate chocolate protein bar recipes promise to be the best of both worlds; rich, chocolatey decadence while packed with protein that’ll keep you feeling strong with sustained energy.   Flavors like Mint Chocolate Chip and Triple Cho ..read more

The Power Of Your Immune System There’s nothing like a pandemic virus to emphasize the importance of maintaining a strong and healthy immune system. Your immune system is your body’s natural defense mechanism to help guard against germs, viruses, and infections. Immune systems are multi-faceted, and to function at its optimum, it requires balance and harmony.  These specialized parts of the immune system provides the body with protection against pathogens and diseases. This protection is referred to as immunity, and we have three types — innate, adaptive, and passive. ︎&n ..read more

Your Mindset Is Your Key To Success You watch the videos, read the articles, listen to the podcasts, buy the exercise clothes, and set the fitness goals. But try as you might, something keeps sabotaging your best intentions to exercise regularly. You convince yourself that you just don’t have the time because of a list of legitimate obligations and responsibilities. Or you berate yourself, “Why bother? I’ve tried to get fit before but it never works or lasts.”  But what if your problem isn’t actually time management, your disdain for sweating, or a lack of willpower? What if the root ..read more

The Power of Mindfulness Understanding the powerful connection between your mind and body is like unlocking an incredible secret to enhancing your fitness results! Staying mindful in the movement not only exercises your muscles more efficiently, but it’s also a great mindfulness exercise for your brain to help strengthen your focus. The synergy between your focused thought and the movement creates a perfect training ground for practicing mindfulness.  As a women’s personal trainer with a passion for holistic well-being, I’ve learned that true transformation goes far beyond your ..read more

What Is Nice Cream?  If you haven’t tried nice cream yet, it’s a plant-based, dairy-free, vegan, paleo, and all-around healthier alternative to ice cream that still tastes deceptively indulgent! Nice cream is basically blended frozen bananas that can be combined with a variety of other ingredients to produce a smooth and creamy texture that is somehow similar to ice cream. I know it sounds crazy but trust that once you try it, you’ll see what all the trending nice cream hype is about!  And if you’re not a fan of bananas, it can also be made with frozen coconut milk, or other fro ..read more

Welcome to FemmePhysiques! I’m Christina Kathleen and I’ve created this Blog in hopes of sharing and connecting with others who are also on the path to a happier, healthier, and more balanced, body and mind. After decades of research and experience as a fitness professional, I’ve realized the minefield of misinformation there is about women’s fitness and wellness.  FemmePhysiques is dedicated to sharing everything I’ve learned about helping to make your fitness, wellness, and self-care, be more realistic, attainable, and sustainable! Body & Mind Aligned So much of your result ..read more

Summer Self-Care Survival Guide  Ah summertime… Hot and humid days, lighter evenings, BBQ’s and beach time. But amidst all of the summer gatherings and festivities, remember to take the time to recharge yourself with daily self-care activities.  Self-care simply means doing the things that help you live well – both physically and mentally. Having daily self-care rituals has been found to reduce stress and anxiety, boost your self-esteem, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy!  So enjoy the season, elevate your mood, and prevent any summertime sadness with a l ..read more

The weather is warmer, summer is around the corner, and everyone wants to be outside soaking up some sunshine and vitamin D!  However, as lovely as that sounds, the intense UV rays can cause sunburns, premature aging, wrinkles, age spots, sun spots, and freckles. Doctors and dermatologists agree that damaging UV rays have been shown to accelerate photo-aging and increase your risk of skin cancer. This is why mineral sunscreen is the #1 doctor-recommended, anti-aging, skin cream that’s proven to help prevent sun damage. But unfortunately, not all sunscreens are created equal.  The ..read more