Christy Turlington Quotes

Parents should not smoke in order to discourage their kids from smoking. A child is more likely to smoke when they have been raised in the environment of a smoker.

~ Christy Turlington

I enjoy the celebration of my birthday as much as anyone else does, but I always remember to start my day thanking my mom because she did most of the work the day I came into the world, not to mention all she has done throughout my life that has contributed so much to the woman I am today.

~ Christy Turlington

Ayurveda is a sister philosophy to yoga. It is the science of life or longevity and it teaches about the power and the cycles of nature, as well as the elements.

~ Christy Turlington

Those of us focused on issues related to social justice and equality are grateful for the significant steps President Obama has made to advance women's equality and status all over the world.

~ Christy Turlington

In my teen years, I was hanging out with adults - Steven Meisel, Francois Nars, Oribe, Paul Cavaco. We had so much fun! We'd go out in New York.

~ Christy Turlington

I'm not a morning person.

~ Christy Turlington

I usually run in the morning and like to have something substantial but light to eat before and after. My go-to choices are either a banana with almond butter or a smoothie.

~ Christy Turlington

So much of religion is exegesis. I would rather follow in the footprints of Christ than all of the dogma.

~ Christy Turlington

People always think that if you eat anything as a model, it's amazing. I used to tease them and say, you know I'm going to throw up afterwards.

~ Christy Turlington

The seated lotus postures are an amazing way to go into meditation, or simply just to take a moment to ground oneself.

~ Christy Turlington

I've always eaten well and have a balanced diet.

~ Christy Turlington

Every Mother Counts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother. We inform, engage, and mobilize audiences to take action and raise funds that support maternal health programs around the world.

~ Christy Turlington

Health is your greatest wealth, so experiencing a marathon and seeing what you're capable of is really special.

~ Christy Turlington

In the world of maternal health, cell phone technology is being used to provide prenatal care, linking pregnant women to health care providers when they can't otherwise reach healthcare facilities.

~ Christy Turlington

America's health care system is the most complicated and expensive in the world.

~ Christy Turlington

As a Global Maternal Health Advocate, I get to travel the world quite a bit, meeting individuals and visiting programs with tremendous potential and incredible vision to improve the quality of life for countless others.

~ Christy Turlington

Sacred spaces can be created in any environment.

~ Christy Turlington

When you are balanced and when you listen and attend to the needs of your body, mind, and spirit, your natural beauty comes out.

~ Christy Turlington

You know, all these sentiments about beauty coming from within, they've always resonated when I've read them, but it takes a bit of living to truly appreciate them. To realise we are so much more than our experiences, that we are who we are because of the lessons we've learnt, now that's what true 'beauty' is for me.

~ Christy Turlington

I think each woman has her own relationship to beauty.

~ Christy Turlington

I sincerely feel that beauty largely comes from within.

~ Christy Turlington

If Mom is healthy, then her child is more likely to thrive, more likely to have a better quality of life and, ultimately, better able to provide for his or herself.

~ Christy Turlington

I associate wisdom and grace with age.

~ Christy Turlington

I tried acupuncture, the patch, and hypnosis, but found that I needed to do it alone - when the time was right for me.

~ Christy Turlington