Faith-tastic!
The first time I saw her in person, I instantly adored her. She was opening for Tim McGraw back in 1996, before they went public with their relationship. I knew from the moment she reappeared on stage {showered, wet hair, little makeup and a simple outfit} at the end of the concert and the two of them proceeded to sing an amazingly beautiful and sappy love song together that they were "an item". You could instantly feel their chemistry, it was electric!!!
As she marks her 41st year with an body-licious swimsuit cover for Shape Magazine, I have to hope that I will look this good when I cross that bridge.
Below is a brief excerpt of her interview with Shape:
"... Wearing a bikini on a magazine cover is my 41st birthday present to myself," the ab-tastic country star tells the December issue of Shape, crediting her thrice-weekly Pilates workouts for her ultra-toned figure.
"I could bend in ways I haven't been able to since I was a teenager," Mrs. Tim McGraw marvels to the magazine (via People). "My husband loves it!"
Hill, who's mom to Gracie, 11, Maggie, 10, and Audrey, 6, admits it took her years to come around to the idea of a consistent workout routine.
"I was always very athletic, playing basketball and softball and running track," she explains. "But in my 20s and 30s, I'd go through phases with exercise, working out for four weeks before a big tour or video shoot and not doing much afterward. Then I had three kids and turned 40, so I decided to make a lifestyle change."
Giving Faith an added push was the knee surgery she underwent in January, which turned her sedentary for six months.
"I had never gone that long without doing something," she admits. "I was not happy."
Hill and McGraw started doing four miles a day on an elliptical machine in July, along with some weightlifting, crunches and push-ups.
"I found I slept better, had more energy and was stronger," says Hill, who soon added the instructor-led Pilates to her routine.
"It was so hard, but ultimately so worth it," she encouragingly declares. "My core is much stronger, and my arms are more toned." 
Happy Birthday Faith! You look fantastic {as always}!
Until next time...
Enjoy a little country music, have a how-down or treat yourself to a subscription of Shape.
Kelli
My cousin and I having fun in a hat shop! I think she's "gone country"
Categories: Music/Entertainment, Celebs, Inspiration, Love Your Body
I LOVE Faith Hill! I too have been a fan for many years, but only last year did I see her in concert with Tim McGraw. My husband and I went to celebrate our anniversary. It was amazing! Thank you Kelli for the inspiring piece.
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How exciting to have seen them in concert just last year! I am sure you two had an amazing time! She seems like someone who would be lovely to just sit and chat with about life, over coffee. Well, someday maybe!
Thanks for your comment Tracy
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Hi Kelli!
My husband is a country music lover & I have aclimated & enjoy it now but Faith is def one of my favorites! I feel inspired to go get a cowboy hat! Love the post! I don't even look that good now, I can't imagine when I turn 40!!!
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Faith definitely has it all - and apparently in all the right places! I think I may be motivated to start running again. PS. I LOVE your blog! Keep up the great posts!
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Multiple comments on today's post! 1)I am so honored to have made it into a picture on your blog
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I need to go hat shopping myself soon!
I've never really been into Faith's music, but she really is a beautiful woman
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