Crystal Renee’ Hayslett is a creative director, producer, and actress best known for her role as Fatima on Tyler Perry’s Sistas on BET. She spoke to us about her IG cooking show, healthy living rituals, and the impact her parents have had on who she is and what she’s accomplished in her life thus far.
Attia Taylor: What’s your favorite self-care practice?
Crystal Renee’ Hayslett: Self-care is essential to my wellbeing, and I practice it daily. Typically, when we first wake up, most of us innately pick up our phones. I currently have a no phone rule when I wake up until I’ve prayed and meditated. One of my favorite self-care practices include taking my daily vitamin supplements and getting a good workout in. My workouts consist of yoga, pilates, HIIT cardio, weight training, running, tennis and cycling. I like to switch it up, so I don’t get bored. As much as I love working out, the recovery is just as important and shouldn’t be neglected. I also regularly get massages, cryotherapy, visit red light therapy saunas, and steam rooms, which all help my body recover faster from intense workouts.
What is your favorite healthy food or recipe?
My favorite healthy recipe is avocado Ezekiel bread toast topped with hard-boiled egg, everything bagel seasoning, pink sea salt and pepper flakes. It’s super easy to make and I could literally eat it every day!! It’s packed with so many good nutrients and is the perfect post workout snack. This is one people have definitely seen on my Instagram story. I was home for Christmas and my father said he didn’t like avocados. I made him my avocado toast and he loved it!! You can catch more of my favorite recipes on my Instagram “Cookin’ With Crys” series!
Who has taught you the most in life so far?
I’ve learned the most from my parents. Growing up in a small town in Tennessee, there was a lot of things I didn’t understand at the time as a child, but the values they instilled in me, carried me throughout adulthood. They taught me the importance of honesty, loyalty, hard-work, and resilience. This came in handy throughout my life when the journey became challenging, especially when it came to relationships, friendships and my career path. My parents laid down a solid foundation for me and I’m so grateful for them and how they support me in my life. In the end, we never stop learning and being an adult now, I continue to learn from them and my life experiences.
What are your healthy living goals?
I want to continue to strive for optimal healthy eating habits while maintaining a solid workout regimen. It was a lot easier to recover form intense workouts in my younger years. However, as I get older, I want to find new ways to stay in shape without putting extra wear and tear on my body. I also want to continue to be an inspiration to others as they strive to live healthier lives. We’re all in this together!
Catch Crystal Renee’ Hayslett as ‘Fatima’ on Tyler Perry’s Sistas.
