Hey loves, Today’s blog post is inspired from my recent trip to Dubai. While I was in Dubai, I noticed a disciplined culture. I know of Sheikh Mohamed’s vision towards building the city and how important that was towards carving and creating the metropolis that it now is. Dubai was a lovely city to visit,…
The Architecture of a Dream Physique: How to Sculpt, Not Shrink
Hey loves, Today I am going to share with you a guide on how to sculpt your dream physique. I will go over how to view your body from an aesthetics lens and carve it via thoughtful bodybuilding and cardiovascular exercise. So many women have been victimized by the diet industry and have therefore turned…
Health, Fitness, and Travel: What a Week in London Taught Me
Hey loves, I just spent a week in London. While I have gone to London several times, I still learn something every time I go there. I learn more about openness, spontaneity, the richness of a culture and its people and a bit about myself as well. This trip was fun, my brother and I…
Fit Girl Recipes You Can Actually Make at Home
Hey loves, Today’s blog post is about Fit Girl Recipes You Can Actually Make at Home, in this post I will share with you a curated collection of my favorite recipes that are high-protein, nutrient-packed, and easy to make. I’ll break down why I love each meal, how it fits a fitness lifestyle, and tips to…
Strength for the Mind: How Lifting Weights Boosts Your Cognition
Hey loves, Did you know that studies show that weightlifters perform better on memory and focus tests than their sedentary peers do? This goes against the popular expression that weightlifters’ or bodybuilder’s brains went to their muscles. This common trope and stereotype couldn’t be further from the truth, weight lifters are in fact sharper and…
Is Pilates as Effective for Muscle Gain as Lifting Weights?
Hey loves, I get asked this question all the time: “Can I get a toned and curvy body from Pilates? I don’t want to bulk up from lifting weights.” Many women fear looking masculine, bulking up and people’s judgment in the weight room. Pilates and weightlifting both build strength, but they are not equals when…
The Gym Debate: Women-Only Spaces vs. Mixed Environments
Hey loves, With the global rise of women-only gyms, we can begin to ask ourselves, are these gyms safe havens or limiting bubbles? From boutique women-only fitness studios in Beirut to mega mixed gyms in New York, women are redefining their relationship with public fitness spaces. Women’s only gyms denotes gyms made for and used…
The Brutality of Beauty Standards in Lebanon
Hey loves, This week’s blog post is about a subject that carries a lot of weight in my heart. I have a sensitive disposition and have always felt the weight of Lebanese beauty standards heavily on my heart and spirit. In my post about diet culture, I opened up about how insensitive, critical and direct…
As Featured on Digital Journal: Inspiring Women to Build Their Dream Physique
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been featured on Digital Journal! It’s such an honor to have my journey with TarasFitWorld recognized: from helping women strength train and build their dream physiques, to sharing my passion for wellness, confidence, and sustainable living. Seeing my work inspire others and reach a wider audience is incredibly rewarding, and…
Why Your Lifestyle Matters More Than Your Genetics for Fitness
Hey loves, I hear this all the time from clients: “I’m just not built for strength or fat loss” or “my genetics suck! I don’t have the right genes to build muscle”. They then commit to training without putting self-imposed limits (as per my request) and they achieve a physique beyond more impressive than what…
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