Christina Haack surfaces for first time since shock health reveal after finalizing vicious Josh Hall divorce
Christina Haack surfaced for the first time since her health issues went public in the wake of her vicious divorce.
The sighting comes after the home improvement specialist finally settled her drawn-out, costly and painful split from third husband Josh Hall.
In the midst of her personal problems, Christina, 41, appeared stern when she was spotted out and about in Los Angeles this week.
She cut a characteristically stylish figure in a tight white tank top that emphasized her slender frame, teamed with black leggings.
Letting her luxurious blonde mane flutter freely in the breeze, she accessorized with a sleek set of sunglasses and wrapped a sweater around her waist.
Her healthy appearance belied the fact that a result of her protracted divorce, The Flip Off star has been feeling sluggish overall, a source told the Daily Mail.
Haack's symptoms include headaches, bloating, weight gain and body aches.
She has also been more tired than usual, the source added.
Now, the mother-of-three is taking some time for 'self love' so she can cope better.
'Christina is doing more meditation and carving out quiet time for herself when she gets down time from her busy work schedule,' our source said.
'And she will be working out more with yoga and Pilates. Walks on the beach are also on her to-do list because that calms her down.'
Christina has one bright light in her life: She is now happily dating businessman Christopher Larocca, who she pictured with last month engaging in a wild PDA session while on holiday in Cabo San Lucas in DailyMail+ exclusive photos.
But stress can trigger poor health.
According to Mayo Clinic, high or low cortisol levels can cause a variety of symptoms, often related to stress and hormone imbalance.
'High cortisol can lead to weight gain, muscle weakness, high blood pressure and mood changes, while low cortisol can cause fatigue, weight loss and skin changes,' the medical center claimed.
Many of these symptoms overlap with other conditions, making diagnosis challenging.
In early May, Haack finalized her divorce from Hall.
'I'm grateful to have this behind me,' she wrote in an Instagram story shortly after the divorce was finalized on May 2. 'I can't wait to move on with my life and focus on what's ahead and all my blessings.'
Haack and Hall first started dating in March 2021, got engaged that September and wed a month later in October.
In the Stories post, she thanked her divorce lawyer, Laura Wasser.
'I loved watching you in action and how you handle everything and everyone with class and grace... I appreciate you all beyond words,' Haack wrote of the lawyer and her team, calling them 'all a true class act.'
During the divorce, Haack claimed that Hall wanted $3.5 million from her. Hall disputed the claim.
He has also been accused of transferring $35,000 from Haack's bank account to his own - which he also denied.
In May, Haack made her red carpet debut with Larocca at the For Your Consideration Emmy event.
She was joined by ex-husband Tarek El Moussa and his wife Heather El Moussa - all three star together on HGTV's The Flip Off.
Hall was initially involved in the competition series, with the two couples expected to compete 'to find, buy, renovate and flip a house for the biggest financial gain'.
He was booted from the show shortly after they each filed for divorce in July 2024, one day apart.
Haack went Instagram official with Larocca in January, sharing a snapshot sitting on his lap aboard a private plane.
After the red carpet date, for which Haack and her new beau coordinated in black outfits, she took to Instagram to share photos and video clips.
Engaging her nearly 2 million followers, she wrote in a caption: 'What an epic night last night and it was such an honor for us to be considered for an Emmy!!'
Haack wore a long-sleeved satin mini dress, which she paired with sheer pantyhose and knee-high black boots.
'We have all come so far in our careers and personal life, separately and together,' she continued in her caption. 'Proud of us for coming together for this incredible show and doing this journey together.'
Haack also shared a photo with the El Moussas via Instagram Stories and wrote: 'Last night was amazing,' adding a trophy and a prayer hands emoji.
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