About Charlaine
Everywhere I go, God takes me on adventures. Some are wonderful, while others I don’t care to repeat. All of them have been challenges that have stretched me and grown my faith, drawing me closer to God. That’s why my tagline is, “Life is always an adventure with God!”
I am a newly, oldly-wed with my Boaz, my Second Blessing! My first husband, my high school sweetheart, passed away from a long battle with cancer. We were married for 29 years and served in pastoral ministry for 12 years. It was a heart-wrenching adventure to lose such a sweet man of God. The Lord heard my pain as I prayed, and He later brought another wonderful Christian man into my life. I call him my Boaz. God has enormously blessed me twice!
My passion is helping women discover God’s activity in daily life, as well as how to improve their lives through healthy living. I’ve been in the health and fitness industry for around 30 years and have encountered a religious landscape under the guise of holistic health and wellness. You can see more about my ministry, Be Totally Fit for Life! Update: I recently retired from health and fitness but will continue writing and speaking about Proactive Aging from a Christian perspective.
My life with chronic pain and fatigue conditions presents unique challenges for me, but God has enabled me to do far more than I could ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20-21). Recently, I’ve had a twist in my adventure, having been diagnosed with Mixed Collagen Vascular Disease.
I manage my health as naturally as possible, although I do have some medical interventions. My workouts usually blend functional training exercises, traditional weights, PraiseMoves, ChiRho Flow, and cardio fitness walking, using the elliptical, riding my bicycle, or swimming. I eat a healthy diet of lean meats, primarily poultry and fish, fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, whole gluten-free grains, and non-dairy alternatives, with plenty of water. Ups and downs come with chronic health conditions. When I get knocked down, I get back up again for yet more adventures. I encourage others who face challenges to do their best with what they find each day.
I am a former certified personal trainer, Christian wellness coach, and pastor’s wife-Christian education director, bringing that knowledge and experience into my writing. Currently, I’m an author and freelance writer, so you will see some of my work in blog posts, magazine articles, devotionals, and books. I greatly enjoy interacting with you who visit me, so take the time to comment on posts, ask questions, or let me know how I can pray for you. You are welcome to email me at charlaine_martin@yahoo.com.
Life in Central Florida has been quite an exciting adventure as we adjust to the climate and all that goes with it! My husband and I enjoy cycling together on local bike trails and flying his single-engine plane when the sky beckons. He jokingly refers to me as his “biker babe.” We no longer travel to exciting places, but we are content. We love spending time with our adult children and sharing tickle bugs with our grandchildren.
