#IAMENOUGH - Mental Heath Series ft. Lindsey Larkin, Indoor Cycling Instructor

#IAMENOUGH - Mental Heath Series ft. Lindsey Larkin, Indoor Cycling Instructor

Coming all the way from NYC, Lindsey Larkin is one of the most popular indoor cycling and pilates instructors at Absolute You.

Although originally trained as an actress, she took her first spin class a few years ago.. and the rest is history! Not only did it combine her love for music, dance, and cycling; but it also allowed her to share her power-packed charisma and kick-ass attitude with fellow riders.

A firm believer that the way you choose to

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Asian Female Olympic Weightlifting Gold Medalist? BELIEVE. ft. Sopita Tanasan & Her Strength Coach

Asian Female Olympic Weightlifting Gold Medalist? BELIEVE. ft. Sopita Tanasan & Her Strength Coach

2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro - she competed at the 48kg weight class and won gold. A 92kg snatch and a 108kg clean & jerk, totalling a whopping 200 kilograms!

Meet Sopita Tanasan, a Thai weightlifting athlete and her coach Brett Taylor - The Busy Woman Project Expert and Thailand's National Team Strength & Conditioning Coach.

Hear how meditation plays a big part in Sopita's practice when faced with stress and how this power duo work together to

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Get Fit In Time For Your Wedding Day...And Stay Sane!

Get Fit In Time For Your Wedding Day...And Stay Sane!

Everyone wants to look good, feel good and significant occasions can give us that extra push to want to present our best selves to the world! Especially so if the photos and videos from walking down the aisle will be passed down from generation to generation.

Now let's be clear, we're all for body positivity and firmly believe that every woman (and man) should be confident in their own skin. But if one could relinquish ANY remaining self-esteem issues, and

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The Science: What actually happens when you step out of your comfort zone - by an Olympic Athlete Coach

The Science: What actually happens when you step out of your comfort zone - by an Olympic Athlete Coach

We constantly talk about breaking out of our comfort zones. But why? Why should we be comfortable being uncomfortable? Is it not okay to just stay where we are, happy as a lark?

We got The Busy Woman Project Expert - Brett Taylor to shed some science and light on this - in particular, on our training, movement and physical fitness. With his expertise in training top olympic national athletes, he knows there is no place for being mediocre.

Whether

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Time-Strapped? Busy? No Time? Here's 5 Top Ways To Meet People #IRL

Time-Strapped? Busy? No Time? Here's 5 Top Ways To Meet People #IRL

Not counting the new intern in the Accounting department, it's been a long time since you've met anyone new... If even trying to find a decent conversation partner on most days seems to be a daunting task - girl, it's time we have a chat about your social life!

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Many of us use time as an excuse when we talk about having a healthy social life. But in reality, no man is an island! For most of us, we need

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#livingmypurpose: Body Positivity & Embracing Strong Female Bodies

#livingmypurpose: Body Positivity & Embracing Strong Female Bodies

In conversation with Kate Telge & Ciara Williams, both fitness trainers in Bangkok, Thailand. We speak to them on their shared purpose of empowering women through health, fitness & wellness – to be grateful for our bodies and embrace what we have.

With all the hashtags like #fitspo going on around social media, the perfect selfies and societal-defined models on how women in certain Asian cultures should look & behave, it is no surprise that women feel pressured to achieve what

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[EVENT] Ignite Your Purpose: #teambusywoman in Bangkok

[EVENT] Ignite Your Purpose: #teambusywoman in Bangkok

Bangkok, 25th March 2018 (Sunday)

Venue: BASE Thonglor // Unit 208 Noble Remix Building 2, Sukhumvit Soi 36

Event Format
11:30am – Registration starts
12:30 – 1:30pm – Connect & Chat: Ignite Your Purpose
1:30 – 2:30pm – Sweat: 30/30 HIIT & Yoga Flow
2:30pm onwards – Refuel & Mingle

Let's get moving, chatting, and IGNITE YOUR PURPOSE with like-minded Busy Women.

Reserve your spot!

Connect & Chat: Ignite Your Purpose

Explore the multiple aspects of PURPOSE - from breathing

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PCOS: #teambusywoman shares

PCOS: #teambusywoman shares

"The syndrome that has tried to rule my adult life" - The Busy Woman Project community member Tracy Anderson

As long as I can remember, I never had a regular period. I remember going to my doctor as a naive 16 year old and asking to go on the pill as I was never quite sure when my menses would arrive. This really should ring alarm bells for any doctor - but for mine, it didn't.

As I finished high

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De-Stress and Upgrade Your Health in 2018

De-Stress and Upgrade Your Health in 2018

Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed - by work, your social calendar, the holidays? Are you on the brink of a burnout, or flourishing?

Prolonged stress can lead to health issues like depression and anxiety. Long hours at work coupled with a sedentary lifestyle also results in weight gain and chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. Many a time, one health issue increases the possibility of other problems down the road.

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Productivity and personal enjoyment takes a nosedive when we

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GIVEAWAYS!

GIVEAWAYS!

Looking to challenge yourself? The Busy Woman Project is the Community Partner for YOLO Run - a fun & performance run event where participants are encouraged to free themselves, and be part of a run that gives back to society. "You Only Live Once" encourages participants to seize the day, not care about what people think, and free themselves from labels, stereotypes, body types and inhibitions.

Race in Bangkok: 10 Sep (Sun); Hong Kong: 1 Oct (Sun); Singapore: 11 Nov

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Who's Joining or Looking To Participate in a Run Event? 5 Tips for Training for Your Next Race

Who's Joining or Looking To Participate in a Run Event? 5 Tips for Training for Your Next Race

You've just signed up for a race / run event / marathon (or perhaps it's on your to-do list for the year) - your longest race to date, or the longest one in a while - and now, reality’s beginning to sink in. Given your busy work schedule, social life, travels and bad weather or pollution days for some, how exactly are you going to prep for it? By putting one foot in front of the other, that’s how!

Here

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Thailand's version of 'Beer Yoga': Brew Yoga - an alternative to the Bar or Gym?

Thailand's version of 'Beer Yoga': Brew Yoga - an alternative to the Bar or Gym?

BierYoga (or Beer Yoga) first originated from Germany and has since gained popularity across multiple cities globally including London, USA and Bangkok, Thailand.

The Busy Woman Project speaks with the founder of Brew Yoga In conversation with Jessica Whan - "My Thai name is Whan and my English name is Jezicaa (Jessica), so people call me Jessica Whan."

Jessica is a professional architect by training, a part-time fashion model and considers herself a fitness enthusiast. Apart from being a member

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Top 6 Easy Ways to Stay Motivated and Have A Healthy Mind & Body Despite Your Busy Lifestyles

Top 6 Easy Ways to Stay Motivated and Have A Healthy Mind & Body Despite Your Busy Lifestyles

Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, starting on your entrepreneurial journey or a new mom, being Busy and getting ahead at work / school / life doesn’t mean sacrificing everything else...

...more importantly, you'll need to have the ability & health (mental, physical, emotional) to be Busy!

It's probably tough to "have it all" - but there are definitely little ways or simple habits you can put in place to have some anchors in your life.

Our #TEAMBUSYWOMAN Community Ambassador

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Want some Insta-worthy Paleo, Gluten-Free Breakfast?

Want some Insta-worthy Paleo, Gluten-Free Breakfast?

We love how we're surrounded by talented & amazing Busy Women -
just like our Nepalese #TEAMBUSYWOMAN Community Member, Mimansha Joshi Shrestha (@mimismenu)!

If you haven't seen her profile, expect a culmination of colors, design & nutritious foods from dishes she prepare (note: buddha bowls, avocado roses, smoothie bowls, brekkie items - who doesn't love them)!

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We share below one of her signature recipes - Gluten-free Coconut Flour Pancakes with Fruit Toppings + (everyone's favorite) Avocado.

Read on for some 'insta-worthy'

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Powerful Women in Business: Health, Fitness & Wellness Entrepreneurs - Cara G McIlroy, Genie Juicery, Supermodel, TV Presenter, Blogger, Hong Kong

Powerful Women in Business: Health, Fitness & Wellness Entrepreneurs - Cara G McIlroy, Genie Juicery, Supermodel, TV Presenter, Blogger, Hong Kong

She's an entrepreneur, a supermodel, a TV presenter, a blogger, a Super Mom and a judge on Asia's Next Top Model. She has been walking runways for brands such as Dior, starred in numerous commercials, fashion editorials, and featured in covers for magazines such as Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Marie Claire. She has even gone on to host shows on the National Geographic Channel!

"I’m busy with lotsa stuff! I have my company, Genie Juicery, two babies under

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Follow Your Passions, Take The Leap! But Be Practical

Follow Your Passions, Take The Leap! But Be Practical

This #fitspo Busy "working mom", Natasha Goh has donned an eclectic selection of career hats over the years - from magazine journalism, to cabin crew, banker, lawyer and a realtor for the past 5 years.

Although her circumstances and experiences may be unique to herself, through sharing her journey, Natasha looks to give others the courage to step out of their comfort zones, ignore traditional sensibilities and find their own career happiness.

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Thanks to my unusual trajectory, I'm often drawn

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Simple & Quick Healthy Meal Prep Tips for the Busy Woman + Homemade Hummus Recipe!

Simple & Quick Healthy Meal Prep Tips for the Busy Woman + Homemade Hummus Recipe!

With #TEAMBUSYWOMAN, we believe there are little ways to live better. Start small. It’s way too overwhelming to jump immediately into 'eating clean' entirely and to have a completely new diet or routine.

Let's start with something as simple a 10-min healthy lunch recipe - enjoy the taste of food you've prepared on your own, and perhaps do this with a couple of your SweatBuddies!

We speak with Food Blogger, Photographer & Stylist, Laura Williams (@mylittlehongkongkitchen) - pssst...check

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Workout Anywhere Series: TRX - the Travel-Friendly Companion

Workout Anywhere Series: TRX - the Travel-Friendly Companion

Catch our #TEAMBUSYWOMAN Community Ambassador Kate Telge (Personal Trainer at BASE Bangkok) this weekend at FitnessFest Singapore!

On Sunday (21st May) @ 10:45am, Kate will be conducting a HIIT & FLOW session. Where muscle meets yoga. Calorie-torching. High-intensity. Boost metabolism...all with a SweatBuddy! Adapted from the Yoga Sculpt workout, you can expect a mix of flexibility, strength and HIIT training as you move to upbeat tracks. Get ready to FLOW & pop those muscles!

This fitspo shares with us

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Asia's Indoor Cycling Couples: Héloïse Chong & Guy Wilkes, Ryde Bangkok, Thailand

Asia's Indoor Cycling Couples: Héloïse Chong & Guy Wilkes, Ryde Bangkok, Thailand

'Soul Cycle' style spin classes have taken Asia by storm. Approximately 45 minutes of Cardio to the latest music hits in a dark room, led by an inspirational instructor - we liken it to partying on the bike!

For a more 'serious' Indoor Cycling experience, check out studios that offer Road style classes. Expect challenging terrains and intervals, intense hills, sprinting on flats and some serious races. For the competitive, some fitness studios even offer a leader scoreboard,

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WONDERMOMS: In Conversation with Claire Bostock, Absolute You, Bangkok, Thailand

WONDERMOMS: In Conversation with Claire Bostock, Absolute You, Bangkok, Thailand

"It takes a lot to rush home to read her bedtime stories and wake up early to send her to school each day, but it pays off, knowing I will always be her rock."

In Conversation with Claire Bostock: Claire is a single mother of one and currently the Chief Business Officer of Absolute You, overseeing the studio’s teachers & programming, their healthy food business, their wellness resort and the group’s international expansion.

A former banker, Claire left

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