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Starting a weightlifting journey with Olympic weightlifting

In addition to my work as a nutrition and wellbeing coach, I also work as a senior analyst in an energy company. Recently, as part of my company’s Health & Wellbeing initiative, I was invited to share my personal experience of starting a weightlifting journey and how it has positively impacted my mental and physical…

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Embracing Life’s Rollercoaster: Navigating Tough Times with Compassion

Personal

July 21, 20230

Life indeed has its fair share of ups and downs, and lately, I've been facing some rather challenging weeks. It seems like a never-ending cycle of fatigue and mental cloudiness, leaving me feeling somewhat stuck in bed while others are enjoying their summer holidays. Scrolling through social media in search of inspiration has become a…

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Breaking the Silence: My Journey to Healing and Recovery from Trauma

Other, Personal

May 9, 20230

Trauma can leave a lasting impact on one's life, and the journey towards healing and recovery from trauma can be long and challenging. When we experience trauma, it can be difficult to find the words to describe the pain and confusion that we feel. The memories and emotions can become so overwhelming that we may…

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Challenging Fat-Baiting: Living in a Larger Body

Healthy Lifestyle

October 13, 20220

Our culture's obsession with thinness is no secret, as we are constantly bombarded with images of skinny models, diet plans, and weight loss products. But what about the reality of living in a larger body?When you're fat, people often see you as lazy, unhealthy, and lacking willpower. You may feel as though you're not allowed…

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Two Things People Say to Me that Irritate Me

Personal

May 1, 20220

I find it very annoying when people don’t believe me when I say I’m an introvert or that I have anxiety and depression. In this post I explain a bit about it and mostly about my mental health.

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Embracing Life’s Rollercoaster: Navigating Tough Times with Compassion

Breaking the Silence: My Journey to Healing and Recovery from Trauma

Challenging Fat-Baiting: Living in a Larger Body

Two Things People Say to Me that Irritate Me

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