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…
Tag: health
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…
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 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…
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…
TarasFitWorld Featured on Feedspot’s Top 80 Fitness Micro Influencers
Exciting News! I’m grateful to share that TarasFitWorld has been featured on Feedspot’s list of the Top 80 Fitness Micro Influencers. This recognition means a lot to me, not because of a title, but because it shows that the message I’ve been sharing: strength, confidence, and empowerment through fitness is reaching people. Thank you to everyone…
The Dark Side of Sugar
Hey loves, In 1700, the average person ate about 4 pounds (1.8 kg) of sugar a year. Today, the average American consumes over 120 pounds (54 kg) (FAO, 2021). Sugar has also penetrated the Lebanese market (where I live) and is a huge part of many Lebanese people’s diets. While the diet industry is very rampant, important and respected…
The Science and Strategy of Sustainable Fat Loss
Hey loves, Fat loss doesn’t have to be this jarring experience full of expectations and disappointments. It doesn’t have to follow along the same trajectory of false promises, excitement, quick results, plateaus, frustration and regaining of weight. Most diets don’t work long term because they miss out on the bigger picture. They miss out on…
Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energy in Fitness
Hey loves, Today’s conversation is on strength, softness, sexism, and soul. Many women have this unspoken fear of losing their softness if they get strong. They are shamed into shrinking, submitting and not having a voice of their own. Some women don’t even get to choose whether or not to train, it’s already decided, it’s…
How to Recover Faster After Leg Day
Table of Contents Top Questions & Pain Points Here are the top concerns people have around recovering from leg day: Introduction If leg day leaves you waddling like a penguin for three days, you’re not alone. While the soreness can feel like a badge of honor, poor recovery slows progress, increases injury risk, and makes…
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