Hey loves, Does motivation precede action? Or is it the other way around? What if consistency was an environmental and cognitive outcome? We should aim to see athleisure as a behavioral cue rather than a fashion trend. A cue that denotes motivation, being put together and ready for action. Feeling “put together” lowers friction, increases…
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Fitness as Preventive Medicine
Hey loves, I did not arrive at fitness through vanity, I arrived through necessity. My body did not whisper at first. It spoke in fatigue, tightness, anxiety, poor sleep, and a vague sense that I was living inside myself rather than with myself. I treated these signals the way many people do: coffee in the…
Muscle Dysmorphia in the Age of Glute Culture
Hey loves, Today’s blog post is on Muscle Dysmorphia in the Age of Glute Culture. How much of the glutes crazes is due to muscle dysmorphia or just a trending menu item that gets picked at the gym? The Body That Is Never Finished How many times have you “checked” your muscles at the gym…
Fat Loss: The Absolute Basics Every Woman Who Lifts Must Understand
Hey loves, Today’s blog post is on fat loss: the absolute basics every woman who lifts must understand. In this blog post, I am going to offer a guide on how to lose fat effectively using science. 1. Energy Deficit Is Non-Negotiable At its core, fat loss comes down to one principle: you must burn more…
Dubai and the Discipline Aesthetic
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,…
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…
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…
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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