A lot of clients come to me telling me they have “done everything they can” when it comes to reaching their personal fitness goals - whether those goals are weight loss, disease prevention, muscle gain, or just all-around better health. While the average fitness consumer has more access to health information than she would have had just a decade ago, she also has access to an equally vast body of misinformation and poorly interpreted science.
Bloggers, unlicensed “experts” and bogus
Heart for Hustle: In this series, The Busy Woman Project interviews a couple of amazing, strong Women of Asia who, in pursuit of their passions, moved on to set up businesses on their own. Follow our series as these ladies share their views on gender-related challenges, what drives them & more!
We speak with Stephanie Dickson, Founder of The Wedge Asia & Green Is The New Black on the conscious living movement.
"Conscious living is a choice. It’s taking
Many moms can be fanatic when it comes to feeding their little ones an organic, plant-based, sugar-free diet - but when it comes to clothing, it is easy to forget that. After food, clothing is actually one of the most prevalent ways little ones absorb nasties into their bodies.
When it comes to shopping for the kids, juggling scouting for nicely designed clothing, while trying to stay mindful about the eco-logical impact of fast fashion, and the animal abuse endured
"We generate a lot of textile waste every year. According to the National Environment Agency, Singapore generated over 150,000 tonnes of textile and leather waste in 2016 but only 7% of it was recycled. To put this in perspective, this is roughly 47 pairs of jeans per person in Singapore!"
We speak to Agatha "Agy" - a textile artist, environmentalist, mother and wife. This lady previously co-founded Connected Threads Asia and Fashion Revolution Singapore to bring greater awareness to
If you did not worry about your environmental footprint prior to having kids, chances are it will be on your mind from the moment you chuck your first diapers. The seemingly endless array of stuff you accumulate and dispose of as kids grow is alarming!
Whether you are a parent, a to-be parent or not, how can we tread a little lighter with our purchases, as well as raise the next generation to care about taking good care of the
Did you know that the apparel industry accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions and remains the second largest industrial polluter after oil? Or that the polyester fibres in our clothes take more than 200 years to decompose?
A typical factory worker in Bangladesh earns USD32 a month and works 14-16 hours a day, while a factory worker in China earns 10 times (USD327) on average. This is one of the reasons why more production is being pushed to Bangladesh.
We all speak of change and making the world a better place - but change actually begins with the little steps we take; change begins with us.
What do you spend your hard-earned money on and where does it go?
Does your dollar go towards an active wear company that practices gender equality and gives its female employees equal opportunities in top management?
Does it go towards a business that provides women in impoverished communities safe jobs that help better
Ups and downs throughout the day are normal and are part & parcel of our lives. However, with some easy tricks, you can feel good all day (for most of it, at least!).
Not everyone is a morning person and some of us have difficulties getting started. Why not try starting your day off with a BANG? Literally jump out of your bed and get moving!
Movement involves light stretching, jumping
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) definition of health is "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
How often do we see people start making lifestyle changes only when they or someone close to them falls ill? Why wait for something to go wrong to only have to spend more time (and money) fixing it later?
Whether you’re on a mission to launch your own brand, planning for
Have great ideas at work, but hesitant to share because of the fear of what other people may think? Able to squat more then twice your weight in the gym but struggle during competitions as the pressure to perform is overwhelming?
Truly strong women embrace strength in all the various forms it presents itself. Strong Women allow themselves to be loved, to be vulnerable, to be support & empowered - and in turn, support other Women and the broader community
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
We know our #TEAMBUSYWOMAN community members are strong advocates of supporting fellow women...and it is always amazing & inspiring when we hear of women doing great things, or being "superwomen" - handling multiple things AND actually thriving. With that being said, we can't leave out the other half of the world population in the women empowerment equation, can we?
Men are just as important in our quest for gender equality. Perhaps, even more so. Their ability to recognize and
Individuals who pursue their passions? Check.
Entrepreneurs? Check.
Busy Women who are able to juggle a gazillion items? Check.
Heart for Hustle: In this series, The Busy Woman Project interviews a couple of amazing, strong Women of Asia who, in pursuit of their passions, moved from Corporate to Wellness. Think ex-bankers, lawyers, consultants to Boutique Fitness gym owners, Athleisure fashion brands and Wellness platform founders across multiple cities!
Follow our series as these ladies share their views on gender-related challenges,
Running a marathon or race takes preparation. Planning is king because without it, you jeopardize any chances of performing at your full potential, and ultimately ending up disappointed. You may even take a step back and assess your life, sometimes revamping it completely because eating like crap, half-assing your training, and sleeping late isn’t akin to 'success'... All these lifestyle changes just for a couple of hours of running with a group of strangers (just as crazy and stupid
I’m sure most, if not all, of us have trouble with staying positive and being able to control how we react & feel in different situations.
I’ve spent nearly 3 years now on Instagram where I actively follow many inspiring people, and one thing that I was amazed by at the start was how positive some of them always seemed to be. Of course, social media is but a tiny portion of someone’s life - but at
Ever felt like you were on a hamster wheel trying to please everyone (but to no avail)? Like you weren’t good enough?
In this interview, we speak to Alexandra Zahra – her story of strength is one that resonates with many women.
From losing her father to suicide at 12, to being in a toxic relationship during her teenage years, to suffering from bouts of anxiety and depression – Alex has been through it all.
In her words, “although the relationship
With a background as a gymnast, rugby player and more recently a Strongman competitor & powerlifter, Daniella May Lee Means often gets asked what being strong means to her.
Strength has so many meanings to different people. Daniella shares with us her version of STRONG and her views on the hashtag #StrongNotSkinny.
Strength doesn't lie in just your physicality. “I always say it's simply being able to do something you previously thought you could not do. This relates to being
In this next feature of our STRONG series, we speak to Ramona Pascual - the 1st woman to headline a fight event and fight for a Mixed Martial Arts ("MMA") championship title in Hong Kong.
Who is Ramona Pascual, and how did you get to where you are today?
I'm a professional MMA fighter and personal trainer at Epic MMA in Hong Kong. I've lived almost my whole life in this city I call home. I've been an athlete since
What is STRONG to you? We are so lucky to be surrounded by inspiring women in The Busy Woman Project community. This month, we share our conversations with a number of amazing ladies who are leading the pack in pushing barriers and breaking stereotypes.
“Wah girl, you’re so buff! You lift a lot of heavy weights ah? Be careful, don’t overdo it. Otherwise become like man”.
Let’s dissect the above mentioned statement.
“GIRL, you’re so BUFF”
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