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When you go to the gym during Easter holidays + you realise you’re the only person above 21 😂 And everyone your age is at home married with kids 😅

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Hi! I’m Cristíona, originally from the west of Ireland. My journey has taken me across the world, from studying and working in law, to spending years in modelling, dabbling in acting, and now to where I feel most aligned—mentoring and coaching high-performing individuals to optimise their health, energy, and longevity. I’m a licensed personal trainer, with certifications in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University and Health Coaching from the London College of Naturopathic Medicine. My approach blends science-backed strategies with a holistic, personalised method that supports both physical and mental well-being. But the lessons that shaped me didn’t come from textbooks or careers. They came from experience, resilience, and deep personal growth. I’ve loved deeply, navigated challenges, and evolved with every season of life. Divorce, reinvention, and redefining my purpose have taught me that true well-being goes far beyond just training and nutrition—it’s about mindset, self-trust, and long-term vitality. Through it all, I’ve learned this: The most important investment you will ever make is in yourself. This reel is a glimpse into the first half of 2024—highs, lessons, and the people and places that have shaped me. I’m endlessly grateful, and I know this is only the beginning. If you are ready to step into your strongest, most energised, most confident self—with a coach who understands the nuances of high-performance health, personal training, longevity, and self-mastery—let’s talk. You don’t need another quick-fix program. You need a bespoke strategy that fits your life. 📩 DM me or book a call to find out how we can work together. The best investment you’ll ever make is in your future self.

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Problem ❌ My sleep was wrecked — years of living around my ex-husband’s chaotic night-time habits left me exhausted and anxious. Solution ✅Heal your relationship with sleep. Wake up and go to bed within 15–30 minutes of the same time every day. That consistency is what creates quality sleep. Start there. Problem ❌ Feelings of sadness, loneliness and depression. Solution ✅Build small, non-negotiable anchors into your day — morning light, movement, prayer, hydration, affirmations and connection. You don’t need to feel ready; you just need to begin. There are better times ahead. Problem ❌ After years of restricted eating and bulimia, my relationship with food and my body was toxic. Solution ✅Eat real food. Whole foods. Always include protein and healthy fats, and use carbohydrates to fuel your energy — especially on active days. No, you don’t need another cleanse. No extremes. Just nourishment and self love. Problem ❌ Obsessive exercise. Endless cardio and HIIT classes. Solution ✅Move daily — but with intention. I don’t care what sports you like - do them all, BUT first include some kind of weight training and full ranges of motion. My go-tos: weight lifting, yoga, hiking. And swapping my old frantic morning runs for slow sea side walks with breathwork completely changed my nervous system. Problem ❌ HRV score of 8. Solution ✅ All of the above — and breathwork. Regulate your nervous system. If your body is in survival mode, no amount of nutrition or training can fix how you feel. Problem ❌ I didn’t know how to slow down. Even the healing became another form of doing. Solution ✅ Learn to be still. Slow down. Be more intentional in all you do. Meditation, journaling, silence, time in nature. Your nervous system can’t heal if it never feels safe. And I’d also ease off on 💡 – Ice baths ❄️ for femmes. Sea swims and cold plunges are great. – Excessive sauna use — more heat doesn’t equal more healing. Optimum for most people, especially females is 20-30 minutes 3 times a week. Feeling well isn’t a goal - it’s a practice. Small anchors, repeated daily, build resilience — physically, mentally, emotionally. ❤️ Reach out if you need help on your journey

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I know living in Bali is a very different story to living in Europe in the winter, but for as long as possible year round this is my non negotiable morning routine that I have been doing for years to feel my best ❤️🌅 1. Wake up with the sun (or earlier in the winter 🥵🥶) 2 Splash my face with water 3. Brush my teeth + scrap my tongue 4. Drink a glass of warm water 5. Go for a morning walk (or a run some mornings) 6. Bonus: focus on being present, your breathing, don’t wear sun glasses + let as much of your body be exposed to the “sun” as possible, if you can stop somewhere + do a few minutes of meditation or breath work - 2 minutes is better than none 🙏🏼 It’s the most basic routine, but it works for me and I promise you it will work for you too. Starting your morning early with a strong routine really gets you ahead of the day. Give it a try this week?

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Playing with shadows… I miss working with @cristionaaston 🫶✨

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A life changing few weeks walking the Camino de Santiago 🌾🌙 #camino #caminodesantiago #frenchway #spain

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Your life is just getting started 🙌🏼💟 44 >>>> 33 in LA #strongnotskinny #fitat40 #gyminspiration #fitspo

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Bits ‘n bobs from a slow life right now 🌞💙🌊🌪️🌨️🌈 missing the sun (first pic) but I’m trying to soak up some precious moments with Mum & family in beautiful West Clare where I grew up. #ireland #wildatlanticway #atlantic #westclare #kilkeecliffs

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No gatekeeping here - I’ve trusted @southwilliamclinic with my skin for years and I’m proud to be an ambassador. Here’s what I’ve had done: ✨ PRP (Vampire Facial): Collagen boost, healing, glow ✨ Microneedling: Smooths texture + evens tone ✨ Botox: Light touch every 6 months (forehead + crow’s feet) ✨ LED Light Therapy: Reduces inflammation + supports healing ✨ Peels: Gentle resurfacing for brighter, clearer skin ✨ Profhilo: Deep hydration + collagen support (my personal fave) ✨ BPL (Broadband Pulsed Light): Targets pigmentation + boosts collagen One of the things I like the most about the SWC is that they’re constantly investing, not just in the machines — but in their team. Bringing the best global treatments and all that know-how back to create tailored skin plans that actually work. And my guys — don’t forget to look after your skin too. Even just a basic facial gives you a deep cleanse, clears out built-up dirt, and makes you look like you’ve had a proper rest. It’s not about changing your face — it’s about brighter, healthier skin and natural results. If you’re curious, DM me. Full transparency — happy to share what’s worked for me 💛 Otherwise contact @southwilliamclinic for a consultation today 🌟 #SouthWilliamClinic #SkinCareForEveryone #NoGatekeeping #PRPSkin #MensSkincare #ProfhiloIreland #MicroneedlingResults #Ambassador

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Bits + bobs from the last couple of weeks back home 💫 Swipe to the end to see me with a first in a loooong time 😮‍💨☀️ (aunty duty does that 🫶🏼). I’ve also been diving into the new @whoop biological age data – my goal is to reduce it by a full decade in the next few months (I know it’s possible). One of the biggest factors? A consistent sleep schedule. Stay tuned for a giveaway with @ra_optics – their BlueSync + blue light blocking lenses have become indispensable in my daily routine. Sleep really is the cornerstone of health. I’ve just added a growing list of my personal favourites + wellness tools to my new shop to support better sleep, recovery, and energy ✨ 👉🏼 Check it out via the link in bio. And yes… gardening might just be my new favourite pastime 👌🏼🌱

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The sun doesn’t rush… it just rises. If I could tell my 34-year-old self anything, it would be this: You don’t have to go faster to get further. Back then, I thought strength came from pushing harder. The next result, the next output, the next goal. But strength isn’t in the pressure — it’s in the presence. When I went to Bali, I trained hard. Too hard, if I’m honest…maybe. Until the pain started: first my hip flexor, then my glute, then the spasm that stopped me in my tracks. That was my body speaking. And this time… I actually listened. I slowed down. I changed my rhythm. No longer a quick dip, but I took my time in the water And I returned to something I loved as a girl — swimming. Open water. No performance. No pressure. Just breath and rhythm and light on the water. It feels like I’m swimming back to myself. Feels good to do something different, giving weights a little more of a rest - for now. To the woman I was at 34 — and to the woman reading this now: You’re allowed to soften. You’re allowed to slow down. And that doesn’t make you weaker. It makes you whole. Slower. Softer. Stronger. Always. Shoot with @_pursuitofparadise_ 💚🌴 #whatidtellmyyoungerself #slowliving #femininefitness #somatichealing #nervoussystemhealth #openwaterswim #restasmedicine #baliwellness

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Summer back home 🇮🇪 July was all about swimming, saunas, sunshine, selfies, sunbathing @southwilliamclinic , and plenty of snacks (plus time with family – not pictured, but deeply cherished 😇). I’m so grateful for it all – the stillness, the space, and the quiet lessons life offers when we slow down. Not a single workout in sight – and honestly, it felt good. Just being present, moving gently, and soaking it all in 🧘‍♀✨ Now easing into August with fresh energy. After a few weeks off due to tendinopathy in my right hip flexors and hamstring, I’ll slowly return to movement and rebuild with care. I’ll share the journey as always. Thanks for being here – and wishing you a beautiful, peaceful month ahead 💛