Christal Mitchell Health & Fitness

Geoff is the best husband. Like for reals. He loves unconditionally. He works so hard, out of town away from the comforts of home and his family and he NEVER complains. They say behind every strong man is an even stronger woman. I beg to differ. I think when you find your person and you become better and stronger TOGETHER, you stand hand in hand UNITED.
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I know I can be a handful... 🤷🏼‍♀️
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Between the early mornings, piles of laundry, still catching onto this working from home thing, part time single momming it, carpools, ortho appointments, lessons, rugby practices etc. Sometimes at the end of the day I don’t have much left in me. When he’s home, we make an effort to spend a few moments together in the morning crushing a workout or chatting over coffee. In the evenings, we will throw on a movie or some mindless reality tv. Usually falling asleep before 9:30.
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We have some big goals for 2019. One of them... incorporating date night into our schedule at least once a month. Like a non negotiable out of the house type of night. Our marriage is priority and we will always be mindful of that. If you haven’t done this, put it at the top of your list, do it!!!! Remember why you fell in love. Why you chose each other. Amongst all of the chaos of work and life and children... take some time to just be still with one another.
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Here’s to my superhero hubby. You are patient and kind and strong and selfless. You are my lifeline.
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Oh and thanks to Plenty of Fish 2011. (Yes, I said it lol) Without it, I wouldn’t have found my Superman.
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@ Kihei, Hawaii

⚡️⚡️FLASHBACK FRIDAY⚡️⚡️
This game popped up on my FB feed today. This was over 5 years ago at my wedding in Nuevo Vallarta. Feels like a lifetime ago! What I am most grateful for looking at this picture, my friendships with these babes. They all mean so much to me and I am missing each and every one of them. I was overwhelmed with emotion that week and they helped me keep it together.
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No matter the distance that separates us... LOVE TO ALL OF YOU BADASS BABES!!
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Let’s do it again someday🙌🏻🍹☀️🌴🌺
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💫🌙 No one else is going to do it for you! 🌙💫
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Tag someone who inspires you 🙌🏻😘
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Shame. I hate that word. Body shame. Self image shame. Intentional shame. Non intentional shame. All kinds of shame. I share my s**t because my life has changed for the better and I only hope to inspire other people to make a change too. I mean...if you want to. This isn’t about image. This isn’t about ego. Many people see it that way. That’s because they are either unhappy or scared. Get over it. Get over yourself. I feel like a lot of people loose sight of what health and fitness really is. It means taking care of you. Taking care of your mind and your body... so you can chase after your kids and be there to see them graduate and have kids of their own and all of that wonderful stuff. SERIOUSLY PEOPLE. Health and Fitness is so much more. Dig deep. Find it. Hold onto it. Fuel it. Challenge it. Push it. Take care of it. And most importantly love it. YOU will thank yourself for it.

Anytime you want to jump on in and join my tribe... you are soooooo welcome to!! We would love to have you!! 💞👊🏻👯‍♀️

Dear Christal,
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Thank you for taking care of yourself.
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Thank you for pushing past the scale, past the weight, past the size on the jeans (although it's kind of a good way to keep track of your progress 😜) and taking the time to focus on what counts; YOU. MENTALLY. PHYSICALLY. EMOTIONALLY.
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Thanks for pushing past the "I'm tired," "It's TOO hard," and "WE can't afford this" because girl, THIS WAS WORTH IT!
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Because TIRED is a constant as an adult. Because LIFE IS TOUGH but you are TOUGHER. Because YOU ARE WORTH IT!
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I LOVE YOU and THANK YOU for taking care of yourself.
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Sincerely,
Me 💕
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Tonight’s side salad ... 👌🏻🌱
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Simple Kale Salad w Tahini dressing
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Massage and season kale with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, s&p
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Dressing
3 Tbsp Tahini paste
1 clove garlic
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp maple syrup
S&P
Hot water to thin out
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Top with crispy sea salted chickpeas, vegan parmesan & h**p hearts
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Yummmmmmmmmmmm

Onto something... tag your gf’s if they would toss this in their shopping cart! 🛒
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🙌🏻🍷🧀🍫
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Last spring I decided to bite the bullet and attend our company’s annual convention. The business was still so new to me. I didn’t really know anyone on my team. I had no idea what to expect. I didn’t have a roommate... all of these barriers that could have stopped me from going. With the support of my amazing husband, I booked my ticket and never looked back. Other coaches had told me that it is THE event you do not want to miss. An incredible business building opportunity and that it was.
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So, with most of my ducks in a row I started planning. Seeing I left it a little late, most people had their accommodations set. I hopped on our community page in search of a roommate. Who wants to hotel it alone at such an epic event? Lucky for me, my girl reached out to me. She creeped my FB, I creeped hers because we were in fact total strangers. I will be forever grateful that she did. I will be forever grateful for the connections I made with such beautiful, successful, selfless women. I will be forever grateful that I joined such an amazing community of exceptional people, all working towards the same goals... helping others. Next week will mark my one year anniversary as a Beachbody Coach. I am so fulfilled and incredibly grateful to be living my best life doing what I love. I have my incredible friends and family to thank. Many of which who have supported my dream and my passion. I couldn’t have done this alone. Many thanks to each and every one of you.
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Without this coaching opportunity I would have never met these girls. It just wouldn’t have happened and I can’t imagine life without them.
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via .app

This salad was bomb! Had this for dinner last night w the girls and it was a hit!
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Kale, Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Balsamic Blackberry Salad.
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The flavour from the roasted Brussels, combined with the glorious dressing, roasted almonds & cashews, paired with crunchy chickpeas was next level amazing goodness. Flavour explosion!!
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Check out the lovely for this recipe & allll things plant based & magical. She never disappoints!
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Let me tell you about today... wait, let me tell you about last night. Dinner, draaaanks, beautiful new friends, celebrating one special lady and a 3am bedtime. Woke up today like... let’s work out!!!! Just kidding. We had a nice slow snow day morning with the girrrrls and the kids. We did our workout this afternoon and CRUSHED IT!!
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Moral of the story is... I am not perfect with my nutrition. I am alllll about the 80/20 rule. 80% clean eats and 20% wine & pizza 🤷🏼‍♀️🍷🍕 Because I am consist AF! I show up for me EVERY SINGLE DAY.
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“It’s not about perfect it’s about effort and when you bring that effort every single day, that’s where transformation happens. That’s how change occurs.” Jillian Michaels

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