So, I understand the irony of making this post directly after writing up and photographically documenting a cupcake recipe. But what’s even worse (and you’ll fully appreciate this in just a few seconds) is the fact that I AM EATING ONE OF THOSE VERY CUPCAKES WHILE WRITING THIS ENTRY. If it makes you (me) feel better, I’m going for a run today. And the next day. And the next day. :)
Every so often I meet a client for the first time with whom I just click. And the fact that I just mistyped “click” as “cluck” is oddly accurate, because that’s pretty much what Christa and I did from the minute I got to her house last week. As soon as I walked in the door, we got to talking — easy, comfortable conversation that didn’t end until I finally forced myself out that same door two and a half hours later.
Christa is, in a word, a Supermom. I met her to take some new photos for her fitness website — www.christadoran.com — that she’s relaunching soon. See, Christa is a personal trainer who directs some pretty sweattacular bootcamps at East Rock Park in New Haven SIX days a week. She is in amazing shape. Like, UH-MAZING shape. Like, I-feel-shame-for-eating-this-cupcake-while-looking-at-her-abs shape.
I’ll let the pictures do her dedication justice. But the last thing I want to say is: She had a baby only FIFTEEN months ago. Like I said: UH-MAZING!
Christa! I hope you love these and I can’t wait to see your new-and-improved website! And I can’t wait for you to kill me at bootcamp! … right after I finish this cupcake. :)
Hello. Sunshine and Christa are both beautiful:
Do you see what I’m talking about?
Does this honestly look like a stomach that had a baby inside it 15 months ago?
I realize that it’s slightly ridiculous to put a picture of a bum on my blog, but come on! This bum deserves its day in the sun! By the way, I find it pertinent to mention that we were in Christa’s 80-year-old neighbor’s backyard for these photos (it had better light). I don’t think we gave him a heart attack. ;)
People, she is strong. I kept her in varying forms of this plank position for a good three minutes. I think I could maybe handle about 30 seconds, myself.
Are you kidding me with the one on the right!?
This jungle rope hexagon of death thingy was near where we were shooting. I like it. And yes, I was crawling all up in it with my camera.
Christa requested a couple of “no-face” shots for her site to represent that her bootcamps and training are for the “everywoman.” I like how the next few turned out.
It is at this point in the blog post that I feel bad about having eaten that cupcake. :) I believe some sort of “gun show” comment is in order.
You’ll be seeing Christa and many of her momma friends on the blog again soon! We’re hosting a family photo party at the end of May with a dozen or so groups. And since Christa’s daughter, Livia, is downright precious, I can’t wait! Now.. about that run. :)
by Molly
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