Meet Cristina, she loves spending time outdoors by the water with an iced coffee. While she dreams of becoming a pastry chef when she grows up we think maybe she missed her calling as a crime fighter! In her teenage years, she helped her father, who was then a DEA agent, in capturing one of Latin America's most wanted drug traffickers—a startling twist considering the criminal was her close friend's father. Whoa?!
Hometown: Houston, TX
How long have you lived in Orange County? 10 months
Tell us about your family: 2 Girls - 1 Bonus daughter (Daphne 9 ) and Clara 5, Patrick 13 months and pregnant with baby boy due July 15. We relocated here from Raleigh/Durham area because my husband Pat coaches football (now with LA Chargers) on off days we enjoy going on walks through our neighborhood, at the beach or hangout at the pool
Current/Previous career: Currently a SAHM, previously worked as a researcher and data analyst with a security company. Took a break to focus on pouring into my home life.
What did you want to be “when you grow up”? A pastry chef
What is the furthest you have been away from home? Morgantown, WV - but growing up spent most childhood living in Bolivia, Costa Rica and Mexico
What is your favorite thing to do? Eat! Spend time outdoors by the water with an iced coffee
What is something about you that someone may not know? As a teenager, I helped my dad who at the time was in the DEA to catch one of Latin America's most wanted drug traffickers, who also happened to be my close friends dad
What is your favorite local restaurant to eat at? What is your go to order?Woodranch BBQ & Grill - brisket sandwich and warm peach crisp a la mode
What is the best thing about living in Orange County? The fresh air, ocean and mountains, and being close to my family in SD!
What is your favorite color? Purple
What is your favorite song or artist? Lauryn Hill - I gotta find peace of mind
What TV shows are you currently watching? The Last Kingdom on Netflix and Yellowstone
Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or what is your pet peeve? Spanish was my first language - spent kindergarten in ESL
If someone had to describe you in one word, what would it be and why? Dependable - I like to be there for people and take my commitments seriously
How did you find FIT4MOM South OC? Facebook!
How has FIT4MOM South OC changed your life? It's given me a sense of community on this motherhood journey!
What was the first class that you attended? What was the last class that you attended? Amanda's Stroller Strides - Ciera's stroller Strides
What is your favorite workout move or class layout? What workout move or class layout makes you feel strong? I don't have a favorite, I've enjoyed every class and how empowering the coaches are. Meeting me where I am in every class