Mencari sosok perempuan inspiratif itu rasanya tidak susah, dan tidak perlu seseorang yang memiliki titel sebagai public figure. Kita cukup melihat ke sekeliling kita untuk menemukan sosok perempuan inspiratif. Bagi saya, perempuan inspiratif adalah orang-orang yang dapat mengubah cara berpikir seseorang secara instan. Saat melakukan liputan ke Malaysia, saya bertemu seorang wanita yang penampilannya berbeda dari yang lain. Awalnya saya pikir dia adalah teman jurnalis dari negara lain. Hingga pada hari kedua, saya mendapatkan kesempatan untuk berkenalan dengannya. She is THE Christine So. Mungkin kebanyakan orang bertanya-tanya, siapa, sih, dia? Christine yang lahir di Hongkong merupakan anak paling muda dalam keluarganya dan terlahir dengan satu kaki. Namun keadaan tersebut tidak membuat Christine menjadi seseorang yang pemalu dan mudah putus asa dengan keadaannya. Selama 21 tahun, Christine menggunakan kaki palsu, tapi karena merasa tidak nyaman dan bebas bergerak, Christine memutuskan untuk tidak menggunakannnya lagi. Alasan lainnya adalah supaya dia bisa menggunakan baju yang lebih feminin.
Christine tidak bisa berbicara dengan Bahasa Indonesia jadi perbincangan kami dilakukan dengan Bahasa Inggris. Simak, yuk!
When did you start regularly working out, and why did you decide to do it?
In 2011, I was brain storming fundraising ideas for my water filter project in Cambodia. I joked with my doctor friend about running a marathon to raise money. He recommended that I find a gym and improve my fitness level first. I took his advice and joined a fitness center right away. In the end, I didn’t run a marathon but did get hooked on fitness.
Have you ever slipped up in your routine? What did you do to kick back into gear?
Yes, when my previous gym suddenly closed down due to a tenancy issue, I took a break for 3 months since I was busy traveling around and woking on a few projects. I felt my life had come out of balance because I used to have a regular and consistent workout routine to improve and keep up my physical and mental fitness. I just needed to get back to a balanced life so I restarted my routine.
Do you practice clean eating?
I try to eat healthy but do not follow a strict diet. I stay away from deep fried food and fortunately do not have a sweet tooth. I never have any cravings for junk food. I eat plenty of vegetables and quality proteins. I also take Moringa capsules as a daily supplement to make sure my body is nourished with all the essential minerals and multi vitamins it needs that I might not be getting from my foods.
What kind of workouts do you do?
I do spinning for cardio, body pump for weight training, pilates for flexibility. I am a big fan of functional and circuit training which is a sequence of aerobic and resistance exercises.
What would you say to other people, who are struggling to find the motivation to start exercising ?
For me, I don’t need motivation or a reason to do exercise. Exercise is an act of love. If we truly love ourselves and our bodies, we will naturally do something that is good and beneficial.
What’s your skin care and makeup routine like?
I focus on moisturizing and sun protection in the morning. I use a facial mask every night, either a sheet mask or wash-off mask. I use a facial massager to apply skincare morning and night since it stimulates blood circulation and helps my skin absorb the serum better. When it comes to make up, I pay most attention to my eyes. I don’t like to cake my face with thick makeup. I use minimal facial makeup, just a bit of concealer and loose powder. I only use foundation for special occasions.
Did you find her inspiring, too? Keterbatasan Christine tidak menjadi penghalang baginya untuk memulai gaya hidup yang sehat. Dia benar-benar menginspirasi saya untuk kembali mulai berolahraga dan memerhatikan apa yang saya lakukan pada tubuh. Bagaimana denganmu? Pasti punya, dong, perempuan hebat yang kisah hidupnya sangat menginspirasi? Ayo tunjukkan apresiasi kita dengan menominasikan mereka di Women of Worth L’Oreal Paris.
