Tag: #healthylifestyle
Reinventing my social media
It’s been a tough road. A series of personal trials that began in 2017 — the acceptance and not so much the realization (as this was known to me) that i have been morbidly obese for 3 decades and I needed to do something about it, the 2nd an end to a 10 year marriage (my second), 3rd, becoming a single mom at the time and stepping down from my dreams to maintain a healthy relationship with the past for my Son. This became my stepping stone, creating a step at a time. Turing my life around for his wellbeing.
After several trials on and off social media in I have finally found the what I would like to put out there for the world and Oman.
3 weeks ago I published an Instagram post that I was reinventing it, unfortunately I started to vomit pink and black. I glad to announce that this has evolved in the last few weeks.
Fabulous since 1975💋
As we age, you also learn that the “0” to “4” at the end of our age is fantastic, and once we hit the “5,” like 45, (we) at least i did- round up.
We are essentially 50 and everyone knows it 😉😘
I believe the this second half of the 90- decades goes faster.
Has it been proven (not sure) but with the way life is probably!!
Personally I can tell that I am in the late half of the decade because people say, “Wow, you look good… for your age,” when i tell them my age. This by the way is the contortionist (look it up in the dictionary if you dont know the meaning) version of a compliment. You see we take it, coz it is as good as it gets.🤷🏻♀️
By starting my 45th chapter I have decided not to pretend to like all the people I know (they know who they are or will soon find out).
I am grateful to know of all the conversations I dont have to make anymore have to make with idiots who think they are smarter than me. 🤭
Oops did I say that, yes I did – And here’s a curveball attitude that I come with now “live with it”🤪
I know no one is impressed or thinks my turning 45 is a big deal but I felt like making it a big deal, and enjoy my life behind the scenes and with the world. 🥰🖤
Battle of the Bulge
Creating My Own Stepping Stones
the Battle of the bulge is not easy: we become moody, edgy, irritable, touchy and so much more. So its easy to give up and fall of the wagon. That is why a support group is necessary.
So I have been Lucky that I have my own little support group with me, its been a bumpy ride but we are getting there.
So when I started my weight loss journey and decided to join the GYM my mom laughed as did the immediate family who are close to me. You see I had done this so many times no one thought I would manage to pull it off.
Don’t get me wrong, they were tired of my joining the GYM and not going through and they all thought “ok another failed attempt” But this time what no one realized was that I have had blessings sent to me (everything happens for a reason)
BEFORE
TODAY
Hiking – Wadi Shaab & Ras Al Hadd
So 2 weekends ago in Oman we decided to go on a little Wadi trip, which I was convinced to join in on last minute. Little did I know what I was letting myself in fore. I am known to be the most unadventurous person on the planet … but that was in the past 🙂
we started from Muscat, to head to a place called Wadi Shab … and so the story unfolds as follows:
On the way to #Sur is a little oasis called Wadi Shab (وادي شاب) With my lovelies not knowing what I was actually in for, thinking I was just going on a small leisurely out door #walk.
The main attraction is the water fall in the cave, which you can reach after roughly 45 minutes of #hiking (I was DECEIVED).
I hiked, swam in clear blue waters in natural pools with sweet water fish, for the first time in my life. also complained 90% of my way there to everyone, but without them I wouldn’t have been able to do it.
Some pictures I borrowed from @omantripper (sorry and thank you) i hope you dont mind, since I was told we can’t take anything with us
We then drove to Ras Al Hadd see the #turtles (turtle reserve) where we were met by a very good friend of mine another special person nick named (Al Badawi) for coming from Ja’alan to see us and take us turtle watching.
“i Conquered”
Existing or Life
At 180kg I was just #exsiting last year I Chose to #LIVE for my #son #NOAH my #inspiration #bethechange #willpower #justdoit #healthylifestyle #workingout #cardio #weightloss #health #fighobesity #fitness #weightlosstransformation #life #muscat #Oman #fattofit #lessismore #anewme
Food Habits that I Use
I am sharing some of my food habits that I have made that have helped and still helping on my weight loss journey:
TIP: I usually mix it in my green salad with a touch of balsamic vinaigrette dressing that I make at home. NO JUICES!!
OLIVE OIL
Get rid the butter, the cooking spray
Replace it with olive oil. Like fish oil.
Olive Oil is full of omega-3 fatty acids that help keep the stomach less bloated, the brain, and other organs working more efficiently, & helps regulate the appetite
TIP: DO NOT over heat the olive oil in the pan, because it burns and then you loose all the effective properties of it
BANANAS
Generally start my day with a banana
It helps the metabolism due to all the potassium in them. “Potassium helps your body regulate minerals and fluids in and out of your cells”
TIP: Keeps you full, I blend it with my milk and use my protein powder to make pancakes
BERRIES
“BE THE CHANGE”
The Diet Challenge for Fun
I am starting this tomorrow for one week:
Remember to stay HYDRATED, drink a lot of water
Support Group Necessity – Reach Out
the Battle of the bulge is not easy: we become moody, edgy, irritable, touchy and so much more. So its easy to give up and fall of the wagon. That is why a support group is necessary.
So I have been Lucky that I have my own little support group with me, its been a bumpy ride but we are getting there.
So when I started my weight loss journey and decided to join the GYM my mom laughed as did the immediate family who are close to me. You see I had done this so many times no one thought I would manage to pull it off.
Don’t get me wrong, they were tired of my joining the GYM and not going through and they all thought “ok another failed attempt” But this time what no one realized was that I have had blessings sent to me (everything happens for a reason) :
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My Son Noah – my Miracle (A gift from God);
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A Girl Called Nadia Khan from London
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there is so much I can say and yet it would not be enough (she is another beautiful soul that has walked the walk with me & still is)
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she joined the GYM with me
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she came with me relentlessly for months & due to busy life schedules we try to work out together when possible
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stood by me through it all – a backbone
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another called Christin from Berlin – but she’s more Omani now 🙂
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a force to reckon with as well
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my rock & backbone
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another beautiful soul who has walked the walk & still is
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and sitting in Budapest is my Sister Anna Maria who lives on the 4th floor, without a lift (you can imagine how many times I cursed her coz I had walk up 94 steps and down 94 steps) 😉
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my globe-trotter
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someone who has stood by me from across the continents
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another soul sent to me, a force to be reckoned with and my pillars of strength
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the above was how it started, along the way the circle increased
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my Coaches
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Mum & Dad, they started to believe (they are my parents always stood by me, but as far as loosing weight was concerned it was hard for them to believe)
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Princess Ash & Khali (uncle) Shez from Manchester – my cousins
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Hilal Al Habsi – Someone who Believes & true to his word
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Ahmed Al Omairi – training us now a friend & brother
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Eva Stanley Jones – Making it Happen, like a breath of Fresh Air
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the gyms
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my online supporters
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those who only say they support – talk is cheap
There are those that would like to remain anonymous & those that breezed in and out of my life, bringing or teaching us something positive in life.
Everyone needs support something or someone to fall back on … as the shrinking arab feel free to contact me for that, I know how it feels:
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email: info@thechrinkingarab.com
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instagram: theshrinkingarab
“Creating My Own Stepping Stones”
May 2018 Challenges
why don’t you Join me? its through the apps 🙂
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Nike Run Club (50km and 100km)
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Samsung Global Challenge (200,000 steps)
