Christen Press Quotes
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If I put my pinkie to my thumb, I can cover my wrist all the way to the knuckle. When I get a watch, I always have to go and get extra holes put in or get a special bracelet that's adjustable.
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I have crazy, curly, big hair, so,if I have time to try to make myself look presentable, I usually spend it doing my hair.
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As a professional athlete, part of my job is to make sure I'm consuming high quality nutrients.
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Staying grounded, eating healthy, doing yoga, staying out of the sun to protect my skin - I think that the daily decisions we make to protect our bodies are the best ways we can care for them.
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I have learned that there's a little bit of a danger in stressing ourselves out and living in the future - worry affects how we are today.
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In the U.S., my whole life, I felt like I had to be the best and score more goals and run with more fitness so I could be the one in the limelight. I think that when I went to Sweden, I found the joy of being part of a team and contributing to everybody's success.
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I'm the kind of person where I look to myself a lot on how I can get better. What little, nuanced differences can I make?
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When I'm home, I like to plan out all of my workout routines and all of my eating for the whole week.
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I haven't had many injuries, and I know that's because I take care of my body, and I do the things that I need to do to keep it strong.
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While I don't know if I exist in the land of the elite, I'm definitely on the battlefield with restlessness.
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I love Chicago. I think it's an amazing city.
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I meditate daily, and I think it's sort of a life skill.
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I really feel gratitude every day in my life that I'm able to do what I love, and I think, because I have that passion and spirit, I've had success.
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The American professional schedule gives players a six-month off-season, so many of us have become pickup regulars while training without an organized team.
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It's something special being able to build a program up.
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I've spent a lot of time being insecure about my body, but it's done so much for me. It's my tool, my vessel for my job.
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I've learned from experience not to be too glued to one menu or routine in particular because I never know where I'm going to be and what kind of cuisine it's going to be.
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I've never been cold during a big game. It's the adrenaline. You're always moving.
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The speed of life that top American athletes have is boom-boom-boom, and I'm a lot slower. I look before I cross, you know?
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I encourage all players to work to be their best, which includes looking for opportunities beyond the playing field.
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I want barriers to be broken down for women.
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I always want to take on the giants.
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I think sharing your experiences with younger players is something that's hugely valuable for your team, for your program. It kind of gives me a sense of self outside of just connecting your passes, scoring your goals - it's being a part of the larger picture.
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On game days, I do yoga as just a really short routine. It's more to warm up and to calm down in the morning.