I'm Christina Barone, a 53-year-old wife and mother of three - two sons aged 23 and 18, and a 20-year-old daughter. Originally from New York, I now call Tampa, Florida, my home.
My childhood was shadowed by my mother's mental illness, which tragically ended in her taking her own life. As a young woman, I struggled with an eating disorder and body image issues, leading to a strained relationship with both myself and others. This turmoil eventually manifested as an autoimmune disease naturally, for which I was told there was no cure. However, these challenges steered me towards a deep passion for health and fitness.
Today, I stand proud and strong, I maintain a healthy diet and possess a mindset that has been instrumental in overcoming my autoimmune disease and life's challenges.
I love my bikini body, and more importantly, I've learned to love and accept myself completely.