You without a doubt are one of the smartest people I know. You are always researching and adjusting to what your body needs based on research. You also are one of my top two calming people on you tube. Your voice, your spirit, your nature always take me to a better place and I thank you. With love, Paula
Hi Christine, please remember that we all need fats for brain function and hormone production. I wouldn't suggest cutting out all fats - and yes you can consume nuts and seeds to get fats if you are wanting to eliminate processing. xoxo
It amazing how you have come in since I have been watching, you were one of the first you tubers I watched. Your attitude towards life is amazing and I love watching. xx
'China Study' and 'How Not to Die' are excellent. As is anything by Dr. McDougall----Glad you are getting them! :) And, glad to hear that you are no longer doing protein powders. Our plants have enough protein for us--- Very happy for you that you have become vegan and are living the lifestyle---Is deffo one of the best decisions I ever made----It's been several years, and I feel blessed for finding out about it. So, I thank you for all you are doing to explain it to people. And, thanks for all the work you put into your channel! :)
I have a question for you! I've had invisalign for about a year now (just started 6 months of revisions, ugh, longer than expected). I'm always brushing my teeth and the whole routine, snacking isn't always easy! Do you eat your fruit, brush and all of that, then put them back on to take them off again after yoga? My mouth can get sore from that. Ps 💗 you!
For the b-12 spray, do you put it in the fridge or do you let it set at room temp? Also, what other supplements do you take that are vegan or is the spray the only thing?
I can't believe how much of inspiration you are to me! I've watched you since your makeup days to minimalism to going vegan. I have adopted the vegan lifestyle and loving it within a few months. and this is coming from someone who ate all you can eat korean bbq 1-2 a week and specialized in grilled steak and Carne asada tacos. now I'm striving to continue this plant-based life.
I'll have to look into the yoga website you recommended. Many important vitamins and nutrients in veggies are fat-soluble and need oils to be absorbed by the body, so I wouldn't cut them completely -- especially not from salads. But if you eat avocados along with your tomatoes, for instance, you don't need to add oil.
You are such an inspiration toward living clean. I also appreciate you sharing followed with "you do you". It is such a transition and baby steps are better than no steps. Thank you! What was your pivotal moment to decide to just do it and become totally vegan and clean?
I've been watching your videos for a while and I love to see you get healthy day by day. Keep it up. You are great example that you can bring to yourself anytime. Proud of you.
You are so beautiful and such an inspiration! I love your little rambles of information and how you aren't pushing your changes on Michael or on anyone else! Thank you for making videos, I look forward to them all of the time. They make me so happy!
Thank you are so inspiring! I love your videos there never to long. Thank you for sharing so much Knowledge and valuable information. I totally agree with you on caffeine. I wish I could give it up I'm so addicted to it. It does have a negative effect on your skin. I hope you do more videos on this topic and also on the books that you're reading. Thank you again you're such an inspiration!
That's cute that you are excited to watch the new yoga girl and see what she does,& she is in great shape... that's how we all feel about you!!! So happy you are doing more vlogging, foodie stuff, and daily things, my favorite kinds. Also, learning about the better skin care & makeup. And,holycowgirl...Your facial skin,Wow what a difference. Smooth,even toned & radiant, so fresh!!
Loved this vlog! Thanks for sharing. I love my coffee, but I feel like it makes me crash a few hours after I drink it. I only have one cup per day. Would like to go without it and see how I feel. Will plan to when I feel ready.
I know what you mean about oil! It was a real aha moment when I realized all oils are a processed isolate of a whole food. Whole food is the way to go! Looking forward to your vegan grocery haul video, Christine. xo
I drank 8 espressos a day before I was vegan😳. I just started drinking Green Tea this year bc I really enjoy it. I don't get the same feeling from Tea as I did from Coffee.
Wow, did all that coffee affect your blood pressure at all? Tea definately has a different thing going compared to coffee! I love them both but notice my day flows better with tea or warm water, lemon & ginger. :-)
I love your videos, it makes me feel like I'm back in Hawaii. I also was really impressed that you don't "force" Michael to give up his coffee, I've come across some couples that really struggle with that aspect.
Omg, girl!! I love you!!!! ❤️❤️❤️. Thank you for the shout! You're awesome!! Your vlogs make me so homesick! Haha. Whole plant foods for the win!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I agree that water is a very important part of skincare. It would be hard me to cut out caffeine so I really admire you. When are you planning on moving? ♥ Elle
I must try that cleanser! Also, I want to make that smoothie, the lime sold me! The yoga video made me sleepy, her voice was so relaxing. I hope to get back into doing some a.m. yoga soon.
Actually I think you were right, certain fats are NOT bad for you! They're a very sustained and slow burning source of energy for your body. We were made to ingest fats. So things like walnuts, almonds, brazil nuts, etc are great sources of energy, along with avocados, coconut, and indeed coconut oil is not at all bad and in fact can be quite good in moderation. I think you have the right attitude though, just find a balance and don't be too swayed by the trend of the day!
+Sophia B Yes! I see too often people still wanting to get rid of fat from their diet. I wanted to say something but you said it better lol! I've learned that the body needs a little bit of everything! Even saturated fats to function properly. Its more about quality of foods and where they are sourced and individual needs. My body tends to do well with a good amount of fat in my diet. Its done wonders for my brain fog, joints, and skin!
Thank you for the inspiration. I love cooking vegan but I have not gave up coffee or Chocolate completely I wish I had the will power. Your hair and skin are beautiful . hugs and blessings to you.
Yup! I am with my soda the way your husband is with his coffee. Plus caffeine tends to have the reverse effect on me. It helps calm me down. I try to limit my soda every day. Once I hit my limit then I drink water the rest of the day. Even with snacks when before I preferred soda. Congrats on your Invisalign progress! :)
Thank you for this video. I love watching real people. I've been following you for awhile and you are so down to earth and awesome. Gonna try the vegan thang starting this week. It's going to be hard because I'm a licensed cosmetologist and everything has animal products in it.
+Arcy Young check out holistichabits; hot for food; Lauren Toyota; mango island mamma; makeba; mantras and mangos; bonnyrebecca; montanadanna; sweetpotatosoul; CokingWithPlants ... hope that helps
Love your videos. I had never heated up tortillas with oil. Always used the cast iron pan. ( old school style). I haven't had caffeine in years. I stopped due to Drs orders. I'm fine with out it. Once in w blue moon I do long for a root beer but I read the labels. Some have caffeine and some don't. I drink one root bear. Once a year or so. Where you are keeping the teas, is that a book shelve?
I LOVED watching this Vlog Christine :-) Yoga is AMAZING, I loved all your wonderful meals too :-) thanks a million for sharing and sending you an abundance of Vegan love and happiness from right across the Emerald Isle to Maui and have a FANTASTIC Friday and weekend ahead XXXXX
Thank you for the vlog! Missed Michael. Lol The salad looked so yummy! I'm 37 & have traditional braces so it's hard for me to eat things like salad. 😞 But do you just rinse the beans from the can & add to the salad or do you cook them? I can add them to my husband's salads. And lastly do you put any sweetener on your grapefruit if it's too tart or just eat it as is? How do you know when a grapefruit is ripe?
So just to start off i obviously love your videos and for the past 6 years you have been the only youtuber I consistently have watched. I don't think I have ever had anyone I would consider a 'role model' or someone to look up too it's just not my thing but you're definitely the closest thing to that for me and for that I have to thank you a lot! xx
I need to drink more water, and if I get a Latte I get Coconut Milk. Protein shakes are something I am wanting to cut out as well, how,much protein do you get daily? You look beautiful btw!
Vegan is the best way to go. I am so glad you are suggesting ideas for the Vegan lifestyle. I appreciate it so much. I have been making the changes I need to replace my skin care and makeup to Vegan/Cruelty Free. There are so many Vegan options and it is so much healthier. I cringe when I think about the meat, milk and cosmetic industries. Vegan is the future! Love you videos and your decorating and wardrobe style!
I've been trying to incorporate my exercises in the morning lately too and the park we walk at night I used to be really winded up the hills the first time. Last night we walked the whole park and I was not even winded walking up the hill to the car. 💪🏼 so that's a big improvement for me and eating more whole foods. We use barely any oil in our house too. But can't give up my coffee yet...we just use vanilla toffee Stevia as our sweetener. 😋 love your videos!
In terms of caffeine, I have 1 green tea a week, chocolate (non-dairy) 3x a week, and occasionally a decaf coffee (still contains caffeine). That's all. I find, the less caffeine I ingest, the better I sleep and the more consistent my energy is throughout the day.
Christine my weekday breakfast smoothie = 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, 1/2 cup frozen pineapple, 1 frozen sliced banana, 1 cup coconut water, and a handful of organic baby spinach (or kale). Give it a "whirl" :D
I recommend that you watch plant pure nation. I went on a documentary binge in March and watched forks over knives, fat sick and nearly dead, vegucated, fed up, and plant pure nation. FOK was really good but I got the most from plant pure nation. It is made by the son of Campbell, the author of the China Study.
Always love your videos Christine!! Truly you are awesome, inspiring and totally gorgeous! Thanks Christine, and Michael too.......you two are a darling couple!
You sure did get a good deal on those books...great reading there......Michelle is a yoga goddess, her poses are so beautiful, and i know you will be showing us some in the future too:)))))))))))
Great video. I'm so glad you are vegan..I have been vegan most of my life but got serious about it about 20 years ago. I since have gone raw. We will save the world for sure. Love you so much. You guys are so much fun to hang out with. Hugs.
I Just LOVE your vlogs, Christine!!! So interesting! I'm trying the vegan lifestyle as well but not fully there yet...it's even harder because I live with 2 big-time meat eaters!!! lol I do NOT use oil-I water "fry/cook" everything!
I have a shunt in my head that prevents build up of spinal fluid. (See my medical story for more info overall.) And my doctors told me that to handle the pain of my headaches that i tend to get, to drink some caffeine to ease the pain. It does help a bit but i do tend to drink more water than i do caffeinated drinks.
Really loved this video. I have recently been learning a lot about the effects of diery on your health and been cutting out milk products and soy. I am still learning about oil. Please do more of these videos.
I drink coffee and am 99.9% vegan and I need it. I'm currently cutting back trying to keep it at 8-10oz half decaf each day but I'm a teacher and I have to get up at 6 or 6:30 so I need it.
Gosh, it is great to hear you are on a plant based life style. I too am on it per Dr. orders. It is an ongoing challenge for me. I have doing this for about 2+yrs. I don't know anyone else that follows this where I live.
thank you Christine for all the tips you are giving us. I was in Maui couple weeks ago (visiting from Europe) and went to so many places you have recommended touristic places and shops, restaurants. Bought myself few US products you mentioned in your videos to try them out, thank you so much for all that. I felt like at home in Maui, because of your videos. Was hoping to bump into you somewhere,but unfortunately that did not happen. You would be like my ideal friend, seriously. love your channel. xox
I've been on a program called plexus for a little over a month and I never thought I could cut out caffeine but now this stuff gives me so much energy it's crazy! I drink over 2 liters of water a day and feel great!
Your skin looks soo amazing and glowy! Cutting out caffeine was such a necessary step for me, it used to give me headaches and major anxiety! I used to drink coca cola a lot and just the small amount of caffeine that was in it made me stay up alllll night, I'm so glad that is over!! I do miss black fruity teas tho but it's just not worth it. By the way, if you don't have a non-stick pan, get one! It's a total life saver when cooking without oil. ❤️❤️
Such a nice, relaxing vlog Christine. I watch bananablondie108 too - she is so inspiring! Love your tea shelves by the way - I started watching your channel when you had shelves of china cupcakes - lol!
Is there a reason you chose to buy a Hydro Flask as opposed to some other company? A Hydro Flask sells for $50+ here so I'm wondering if there's something special about it. Thank you!
Woo! Thanks for the recommendation to check out Thriving Plant Based. By the way, what brand is your cosmetic mirror from? Looking to invest in one of my own. Awesome vid, keep them coming 🌺
I thought vega one is whole foods? I just bought the nutritional shake because you said it helped your hair and nails. I just learned it's different than most protein powders because on the back it has a nutrition facts label instead of supplement facts because it is from whole foods.
+Rebecca Marilyn true but I guess what I don't understand is the difference of buying something conveniently ground into powder for you as opposed to throwing each individual ingredient into a blender and 'processing' it yourself
Sometimes I think I would love to give up caffeine - especially because half the time I get it from something awful like Mt Dew...but I just LOVE coffee - I couldn't see starting the day without it! Pop I could live without...I just have to break the addiction cycle. The last time I tried was a stressful time in college - not the ideal time to battle headaches and less energy! I love watching your vlogs. Even though we have very different lifestyles - my eating habits are far from healthy - they're so calm & relaxing! And it's fun to see life somewhere totally different (I'm in North Dakota...yeah :P )
Oh my gosh, I've been using that B-12 spray for over a year now BUT I've been spraying it directly in my mouth (same with their vit D spray) so does this mean it doesn't work? I want to do Invisalign one day when I can afford it🙏
it's best under the tongue for fast absorption and to bypass the GI tract. ingesting it is not bad, but was not intended but still are able to absorb the nutrition. (most of the time oral medications and vitamins aren't fully absorbed in the GI tract and lots of it is excreted via urine and stool)
I just found your channel, I absolutely love it. I have decided to go vegan. I think I should be ok with it since I live alone and don't have to make meals for anyone else. You are such an inspiration for me on small space living. I am already painting white and purged my house of lots of things. So thank you , I shall follow your vlog.
I haven't been able to drink caffeine for 5 days because of an illness and I'm very surprised that I'm not having withdrawals. I'm not sure if I'll still drink it or not. I really admire your decision to be vegan & you've definitely given me some things to think about. :-) Thanks for sharing your recipes and tips.
You without a doubt are one of the smartest people I know. You are always researching and adjusting to what your body needs based on research. You also are one of my top two calming people on you tube. Your voice, your spirit, your nature always take me to a better place and I thank you. With love, Paula
+Paula White I so agree Paula!
Yes! I've followed for so long it's amazing to see her growth while I do the same 💕
+Paula White yes I agree!
Thanks so much for the mention of the site, Christine!:)🙏🏻
Your vegan videos/vlogs are my favorite type of video from you!
You're a really big influence on me, as now I'm vegan at 16!
Love from the PNW
Hi Christine, please remember that we all need fats for brain function and hormone production. I wouldn't suggest cutting out all fats - and yes you can consume nuts and seeds to get fats if you are wanting to eliminate processing. xoxo
+Beauty Beholder - Thank you for the clarification. xo
It amazing how you have come in since I have been watching, you were one of the first you tubers I watched. Your attitude towards life is amazing and I love watching. xx
You look incredible! You're glowing and your skin is so smooth! I feel like i need to go vegan now...
I have the same habit as you; I drink 32 oz water upon rising every single morning!
+Jennifer Myers It's such a great habit to have! :D
+Christine Kobzeff are you part Asian?
Your skin is stunning Christine!!
+Natalie O. Yes! I was just thinking that too
Love your videos as usual. I could watch an hr vlog from you, they are so relaxing to just listen to.
You can swap out the protein powder for cannellini beans. They don't change the flavor but add thickness and extra protein.
'China Study' and 'How Not to Die' are excellent. As is anything by Dr. McDougall----Glad you are getting them! :)
And, glad to hear that you are no longer doing protein powders. Our plants have enough protein for us---
Very happy for you that you have become vegan and are living the lifestyle---Is deffo one of the best decisions I ever made----It's been several years, and I feel blessed for finding out about it.
So, I thank you for all you are doing to explain it to people. And, thanks for all the work you put into your channel! :)
It's so great how you have been updating us on your journey! I love seeing and hearing about your progress! :)
pleased do more of this type of videos I really enjoyed it!!!
I have a question for you! I've had invisalign for about a year now (just started 6 months of revisions, ugh, longer than expected). I'm always brushing my teeth and the whole routine, snacking isn't always easy! Do you eat your fruit, brush and all of that, then put them back on to take them off again after yoga? My mouth can get sore from that. Ps 💗 you!
I miss your home decor diy videos
For the b-12 spray, do you put it in the fridge or do you let it set at room temp? Also, what other supplements do you take that are vegan or is the spray the only thing?
I can't believe how much of inspiration you are to me! I've watched you since your makeup days to minimalism to going vegan. I have adopted the vegan lifestyle and loving it within a few months. and this is coming from someone who ate all you can eat korean bbq 1-2 a week and specialized in grilled steak and Carne asada tacos. now I'm striving to continue this plant-based life.
Your videos can never be too long. :-) You also look much better without makeup.
I'll have to look into the yoga website you recommended. Many important vitamins and nutrients in veggies are fat-soluble and need oils to be absorbed by the body, so I wouldn't cut them completely -- especially not from salads. But if you eat avocados along with your tomatoes, for instance, you don't need to add oil.
You are such an inspiration toward living clean. I also appreciate you sharing followed with "you do you". It is such a transition and baby steps are better than no steps. Thank you! What was your pivotal moment to decide to just do it and become totally vegan and clean?
I've been watching your videos for a while and I love to see you get healthy day by day. Keep it up. You are great example that you can bring to yourself anytime. Proud of you.
I'm glad you are finding such happiness with yoga. Yoga has changed my life in so many ways, so it's always great to see that happen to someone else!
Literally thought the water was pouring itself at 1.42, like "amazing editing"! 😂😂😂 xxx
Me too!
Omg me too!! Lol
You are so beautiful and such an inspiration! I love your little rambles of information and how you aren't pushing your changes on Michael or on anyone else! Thank you for making videos, I look forward to them all of the time. They make me so happy!
Thank you are so inspiring! I love your videos there never to long. Thank you for sharing so much Knowledge and valuable information. I totally agree with you on caffeine. I wish I could give it up I'm so addicted to it. It does have a negative effect on your skin. I hope you do more videos on this topic and also on the books that you're reading. Thank you again you're such an inspiration!
Christine- What does Michael eat now that he's working a long day doing hard physical work? Would love to know!
That's a great question! I would like to know too.
That's cute that you are excited to watch the new yoga girl and see what she does,& she is in great shape... that's how we all feel about you!!! So happy you are doing more vlogging, foodie stuff, and daily things, my favorite kinds. Also, learning about the better skin care & makeup. And,holycowgirl...Your facial skin,Wow what a difference. Smooth,even toned & radiant, so fresh!!
Oils are processed but they still contain the nutrients of the actual plant or fruit if you use organic unrefined oils.
a raw hemp protein powder is the best you can add it has one ingredient , i add a bit in to my smoothie if i have to be on the road for the day
Loved this vlog! Thanks for sharing. I love my coffee, but I feel like it makes me crash a few hours after I drink it. I only have one cup per day. Would like to go without it and see how I feel. Will plan to when I feel ready.
I know what you mean about oil! It was a real aha moment when I realized all oils are a processed isolate of a whole food. Whole food is the way to go! Looking forward to your vegan grocery haul video, Christine. xo
I drank 8 espressos a day before I was vegan😳. I just started drinking Green Tea this year bc I really enjoy it. I don't get the same feeling from Tea as I did from Coffee.
Wow, did all that coffee affect your blood pressure at all? Tea definately has a different thing going compared to coffee! I love them both but notice my day flows better with tea or warm water, lemon & ginger. :-)
Waiting for the grocery haul! Wow your lifestyle is inspiring. The health benefits are amazing.
I was so excited when I got this notification. I love your vlogs!! Thanks for sharing.
Loved all of those books. I just got How not to die also. Looking forward to it. I'm also a tea person- my fave!
+Rachel Amy I just saw the guy who wrote "How Not to Die" in person! It was a very interesting talk. He travels all around the world talking about it.
You should incorporate enough sesam, flax seeds for enough natural fat and a big plus is they are loaded with omega 3 and calcium.
I love to cook with water when I reheat my food. Helps keep it from being too dry as well.
Thank you for such an inspirational video, you are encouraging me to take better care of myself. Thank you.
I love your videos, it makes me feel like I'm back in Hawaii. I also was really impressed that you don't "force" Michael to give up his coffee, I've come across some couples that really struggle with that aspect.
Omg, girl!! I love you!!!! ❤️❤️❤️. Thank you for the shout! You're awesome!! Your vlogs make me so homesick! Haha. Whole plant foods for the win!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
+BananaBlondie108 Aww I love you too girl, you are the best!!
Hello! I was just wondering how much water you drink by he end of the whole day?! Thanks, love your channel 💗
whats your opinion on lemon water in the morning?
I agree that water is a very important part of skincare. It would be hard me to cut out caffeine so I really admire you. When are you planning on moving? ♥ Elle
+Elle Is For Living Hi Elle, we're planning on moving this Fall or Winter. As soon as my Invisalign treatment is completed. :)
What ethnicity is Christine
I must try that cleanser! Also, I want to make that smoothie, the lime sold me! The yoga video made me sleepy, her voice was so relaxing. I hope to get back into doing some a.m. yoga soon.
Actually I think you were right, certain fats are NOT bad for you! They're a very sustained and slow burning source of energy for your body. We were made to ingest fats. So things like walnuts, almonds, brazil nuts, etc are great sources of energy, along with avocados, coconut, and indeed coconut oil is not at all bad and in fact can be quite good in moderation. I think you have the right attitude though, just find a balance and don't be too swayed by the trend of the day!
+Sophia B Yes! I see too often people still wanting to get rid of fat from their diet. I wanted to say something but you said it better lol! I've learned that the body needs a little bit of everything! Even saturated fats to function properly. Its more about quality of foods and where they are sourced and individual needs. My body tends to do well with a good amount of fat in my diet. Its done wonders for my brain fog, joints, and skin!
Thank you for the inspiration. I love cooking vegan but I have not gave up coffee or Chocolate completely I wish I had the will power. Your hair and skin are beautiful . hugs and blessings to you.
Yup! I am with my soda the way your husband is with his coffee. Plus caffeine tends to have the reverse effect on me. It helps calm me down. I try to limit my soda every day. Once I hit my limit then I drink water the rest of the day. Even with snacks when before I preferred soda. Congrats on your Invisalign progress! :)
Thank you for this video. I love watching real people. I've been following you for awhile and you are so down to earth and awesome. Gonna try the vegan thang starting this week. It's going to be hard because I'm a licensed cosmetologist and everything has animal products in it.
Can you do a what you eat in a day update? Since you are changing yor eating habits a little. Thanks
I just started vegan 3 weeks ago and I LOVE it! Could you recommend some people on TH-cam or some free websites you enjoy?
+Arcy Young check out holistichabits; hot for food; Lauren Toyota; mango island mamma; makeba; mantras and mangos; bonnyrebecca; montanadanna; sweetpotatosoul; CokingWithPlants ... hope that helps
Where did you get your water bottle from? What is it called? Thanks!! Love your videos!! You are the first youtube I subscribed to!!
+Celeste Ng (Cellovesmakeup) Thank you so much Celeste!! It's a Hydro Flask, they're the best! They have a great selection of sizes/colors/lid styles.
in Hawaii whole foods carries them and a lot of surf shops but you can also find them on Amazon and hydroflask.com and REI
Love your videos. I had never heated up tortillas with oil. Always used the cast iron pan. ( old school style). I haven't had caffeine in years. I stopped due to Drs orders. I'm fine with out it. Once in w blue moon I do long for a root beer but I read the labels. Some have caffeine and some don't. I drink one root bear. Once a year or so. Where you are keeping the teas, is that a book shelve?
I like your spice and tea setup area. very cute. are u boiling your water or using a kurig?
Your videos are never too long!
Hi, I really enjoy watching your videos! I would like to know since changing to being Vegan.. what products do you use to wash your hair?
I LOVED watching this Vlog Christine :-) Yoga is AMAZING, I loved all your wonderful meals too :-) thanks a million for sharing and sending you an abundance of Vegan love and happiness from right across the Emerald Isle to Maui and have a FANTASTIC Friday and weekend ahead XXXXX
Yoga is great. I have been doing it off and on for years. Sometimes life gets in the way but I'm trying to go yoga daily
Thank you for the vlog! Missed Michael. Lol The salad looked so yummy! I'm 37 & have traditional braces so it's hard for me to eat things like salad. 😞 But do you just rinse the beans from the can & add to the salad or do you cook them? I can add them to my husband's salads. And lastly do you put any sweetener on your grapefruit if it's too tart or just eat it as is? How do you know when a grapefruit is ripe?
Your videos are always both inspiring and calming. Never too long❤️
Love your pink top and yoga pants.... Do you remember where you found it at?
Love love your videos! Being a vegan myself, it's always great to see information on the lifestyle! :)
I love smoothies more than coffee too. (Hi to Sorsha at 11:03).. lol
So just to start off i obviously love your videos and for the past 6 years you have been the only youtuber I consistently have watched. I don't think I have ever had anyone I would consider a 'role model' or someone to look up too it's just not my thing but you're definitely the closest thing to that for me and for that I have to thank you a lot! xx
I need to drink more water, and if I get a Latte I get Coconut Milk. Protein shakes are something I am wanting to cut out as well, how,much protein do you get daily? You look beautiful btw!
Please do gardening videos!
+Mayla Jessup I want to really bad! And I want to take you guys out to the beach. All the rainy grey weather we've been having is killing me lol.
+Christine Kobzeff can u make a list of what is good & healthy I think that list is smaller
I get that ear thing too! Drives me nuts! Did you find that coffee did that?
Vegan is the best way to go. I am so glad you are suggesting ideas for the Vegan lifestyle. I appreciate it so much. I have been making the changes I need to replace my skin care and makeup to Vegan/Cruelty Free. There are so many Vegan options and it is so much healthier. I cringe when I think about the meat, milk and cosmetic industries. Vegan is the future! Love you videos and your decorating and wardrobe style!
what mascara did you wear in this video? your eyelashes look amazing!
I've been trying to incorporate my exercises in the morning lately too and the park we walk at night I used to be really winded up the hills the first time. Last night we walked the whole park and I was not even winded walking up the hill to the car. 💪🏼 so that's a big improvement for me and eating more whole foods. We use barely any oil in our house too. But can't give up my coffee yet...we just use vanilla toffee Stevia as our sweetener. 😋 love your videos!
I really like Teaccino for a caffeine-free coffee alternative. I make it like iced coffee sometimes and I usually buy it from Vitacost.
In terms of caffeine, I have 1 green tea a week, chocolate (non-dairy) 3x a week, and occasionally a decaf coffee (still contains caffeine). That's all. I find, the less caffeine I ingest, the better I sleep and the more consistent my energy is throughout the day.
I was interested in plant based protein powders. Have you ever looked into them or tried any?
Christine my weekday breakfast smoothie = 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, 1/2 cup frozen pineapple, 1 frozen sliced banana, 1 cup coconut water, and a handful of organic baby spinach (or kale). Give it a "whirl" :D
I recommend that you watch plant pure nation. I went on a documentary binge in March and watched forks over knives, fat sick and nearly dead, vegucated, fed up, and plant pure nation. FOK was really good but I got the most from plant pure nation. It is made by the son of Campbell, the author of the China Study.
+Mix It Up Erin Will do, thanks Erin!
Yes !!!! Plant Pure Nation
Always love your videos Christine!! Truly you are awesome, inspiring and totally gorgeous! Thanks Christine, and Michael too.......you two are a darling couple!
You sure did get a good deal on those books...great reading there......Michelle is a yoga goddess, her poses are so beautiful, and i know you will be showing us some in the future too:)))))))))))
Great video. I'm so glad you are vegan..I have been vegan most of my life but got serious about it about 20 years ago. I since have gone raw. We will save the world for sure. Love you so much. You guys are so much fun to hang out with. Hugs.
I Just LOVE your vlogs, Christine!!! So interesting! I'm trying the vegan lifestyle as well but not fully there yet...it's even harder because I live with 2 big-time meat eaters!!! lol I do NOT use oil-I water "fry/cook" everything!
I have a shunt in my head that prevents build up of spinal fluid. (See my medical story for more info overall.) And my doctors told me that to handle the pain of my headaches that i tend to get, to drink some caffeine to ease the pain. It does help a bit but i do tend to drink more water than i do caffeinated drinks.
Really loved this video. I have recently been learning a lot about the effects of diery on your health and been cutting out milk products and soy. I am still learning about oil. Please do more of these videos.
I drink coffee and am 99.9% vegan and I need it. I'm currently cutting back trying to keep it at 8-10oz half decaf each day but I'm a teacher and I have to get up at 6 or 6:30 so I need it.
have you seen yuri elkaims videos on coffee and other topics too. maybe it helps.
Gosh, it is great to hear you are on a plant based life style. I too am on it per Dr. orders. It is an ongoing challenge for me. I have doing this for about 2+yrs. I don't know anyone else that follows this where I live.
So very white and bright. Just to watch your video's every day is a huge pick me up in the mornings.
What vegan book do you recommend for cooking? Thank you xo
There's a TH-cam Channel called Mary's Vegan Test Kitchen I think and she reviews all sorts of Vegan cook books if you want to check that out
thank you Christine for all the tips you are giving us. I was in Maui couple weeks ago (visiting from Europe) and went to so many places you have recommended touristic places and shops, restaurants. Bought myself few US products you mentioned in your videos to try them out, thank you so much for all that. I felt like at home in Maui, because of your videos. Was hoping to bump into you somewhere,but unfortunately that did not happen. You would be like my ideal friend, seriously. love your channel. xox
I've been on a program called plexus for a little over a month and I never thought I could cut out caffeine but now this stuff gives me so much energy it's crazy! I drink over 2 liters of water a day and feel great!
I love your shelf and all those beautiful teas and spices. I would love to have enough room in my kitchen for sth like that. :))
What is you're plan to get enough protein (even if it's plant based) into your diet?
Love to hear all the health facts!! I don't think most of mind if you give us the advise. Love the vegan vlogs!!
Your skin looks soo amazing and glowy! Cutting out caffeine was such a necessary step for me, it used to give me headaches and major anxiety! I used to drink coca cola a lot and just the small amount of caffeine that was in it made me stay up alllll night, I'm so glad that is over!! I do miss black fruity teas tho but it's just not worth it.
By the way, if you don't have a non-stick pan, get one! It's a total life saver when cooking without oil. ❤️❤️
What kind of B-12 spray do you use pls
Such a nice, relaxing vlog Christine. I watch bananablondie108 too - she is so inspiring! Love your tea shelves by the way - I started watching your channel when you had shelves of china cupcakes - lol!
Is there a reason you chose to buy a Hydro Flask as opposed to some other company? A Hydro Flask sells for $50+ here so I'm wondering if there's something special about it. Thank you!
Woo! Thanks for the recommendation to check out Thriving Plant Based. By the way, what brand is your cosmetic mirror from? Looking to invest in one of my own. Awesome vid, keep them coming 🌺
I thought vega one is whole foods? I just bought the nutritional shake because you said it helped your hair and nails. I just learned it's different than most protein powders because on the back it has a nutrition facts label instead of supplement facts because it is from whole foods.
+Rebecca Marilyn true but I guess what I don't understand is the difference of buying something conveniently ground into powder for you as opposed to throwing each individual ingredient into a blender and 'processing' it yourself
I love your hair!!!it's so beautiful!!!omg!!!
Sometimes I think I would love to give up caffeine - especially because half the time I get it from something awful like Mt Dew...but I just LOVE coffee - I couldn't see starting the day without it! Pop I could live without...I just have to break the addiction cycle. The last time I tried was a stressful time in college - not the ideal time to battle headaches and less energy!
I love watching your vlogs. Even though we have very different lifestyles - my eating habits are far from healthy - they're so calm & relaxing! And it's fun to see life somewhere totally different (I'm in North Dakota...yeah :P )
Oh my gosh, I've been using that B-12 spray for over a year now BUT I've been spraying it directly in my mouth (same with their vit D spray) so does this mean it doesn't work? I want to do Invisalign one day when I can afford it🙏
it's best under the tongue for fast absorption and to bypass the GI tract. ingesting it is not bad, but was not intended but still are able to absorb the nutrition. (most of the time oral medications and vitamins aren't fully absorbed in the GI tract and lots of it is excreted via urine and stool)
I meant that as it still works lol
olivuh Thank you so much, I appreciate you explaining it :) I feel better now, but will definitely start spraying it differently, lol!
I just found your channel, I absolutely love it. I have decided to go vegan. I think I should be ok with it since I live alone and don't have to make meals for anyone else. You are such an inspiration for me on small space living. I am already painting white and purged my house of lots of things. So thank you , I shall follow your vlog.
I haven't been able to drink caffeine for 5 days because of an illness and I'm very surprised that I'm not having withdrawals. I'm not sure if I'll still drink it or not. I really admire your decision to be vegan & you've definitely given me some things to think about. :-) Thanks for sharing your recipes and tips.