By WallysmommyDo you need motivation to get off your couch? Put down that piece of pie, grab your gym shoes and get moving. Hitting the gym every day can get boring. Spice up your workout by following these Instagram fitness divas! 1. Mubarakah “Fit Muslimah” Ibrahim You know if Oprah invites you on her show, then…
By akhalilI’m always on the look out for modest workout clothes for Muslim women that are hijab-friendly. I heard about Veil Garments a couple of months ago and finally decided to give it a try after being frustrated from working out in regular jersey hijabs. I purchased the Cool Dry Shawl in blue. They only have…
By Guest BloggerWritten by Faten Kased, West Bank, Palestine. As a health and fitness specialist in the West Bank, I’ve learned that what we’ve been taught about our dietary plans, regimes and restrictions have been all wrong. Because of this misunderstanding, we may find ourselves losing five pounds one month — and then gaining 10 pounds…
By WallysmommyAt the beginning of every new year, gyms are packed, and people are ready to kickstart a new health program. It is easy to say, “Oh I am going to work out,” but when you don’t have a stable plan, your resolutions can vanish early on. It is important to try to be the best…
By leahvernonI’m an extreme thinker, which comes mostly from my personality disorder. Or so I’ve been told by a mental health professional a few years back. No, I’m kidding. I really do have a personality disorder. Sounds a lot harsher than it really is. Kinda. Anyway, when an individual thinks in “extreme” terms, it usually means…
By leahvernonGirls and women from all over the world inbox me and ask: what is body positivity? Here is a short video that explains what the movement is and how you can join!
By Zoha QamarNearing the one month anniversary of Trump’s election affords us a minuscule amount of time before his January inauguration and takeover and the Affordable Care Act—Obamacare—is in jeopardy, as are women’s health resources in general. Trump’s aggressive pro-life attitude publicized in his campaign promises to defund the nonprofit Planned Parenthood (PP), the largest player in…
By WallysmommyPeople are always taken back when I say, “I wish I could go back in time, and go to culinary school.” Although it’s never too late, I practice my passion in my own kitchen. Thanks to my husband, he purchased a new cookbook for me called “Palestine on a Plate: Memories from My Mother’s Kitchen” by Joudie…
By Guest BloggerTrigger Warning: Suicide, Self Harm, Mental Illness, Bipolar Disorder. Do you know what is really frustrating? People I come across now who “cannot function unless they’re, like, doing 1,000 things at once.” And I’m not talking about those who like mentally need to do that in order to survive. I’m talking about neurotypicals who romanticize…
By leahvernonIt’s cold in Michigan. Dreary. Things are dying. Morale is at an all-time low for a lot of individuals during the fall/winter months. Lack of sunlight. Holiday woes. It’s super brisk and your usual cuddle buddy is being a fuckboi and not answering your texts. Yeah, I get it. It’s not the most wonderful time…
By Guest BloggerWritten by Lexi Alexander. — Shortly after the the U.K. voted for Brexit and hate crimes rose to unprecedented numbers, I began receiving messages from hijabis (Muslim women who choose to wear the traditional veil “hijab”) asking me if I could post some self-defense videos. I had previously posted videos based on requests from women…
By Hanan IssaI heard about a Kendo class in my area and was really excited to check it out. Kendo is one of the oldest Japanese martial arts and is generally known as “the way of the sword.” As I love all things Japanese, I was intrigued by the thought that someone would willingly allow a Muslim…
By Guest BloggerWritten by Fatima Khodair. — About two years ago, I started throwing myself into many different forms of self defense classes. I did Martial Arts for a while before moving on to Krav Maga. Soon after I decided on Kickboxing, which I loved and have stuck with since, even going through university. The only problem that…
By WallysmommyMany of us are always on the hunt for the latest diets and health trends. Every day we fuel our bodies with foods that give us energy through the day. When I first changed my eating habits, I turned to respectable athletes and fitness gurus to guide me through my journey. It is not until…
By kayagravitterI am a health nut — and I have lost 44 pounds from living a healthier lifestyle. I would not say I am dieting, but I live my life by being more health conscious. You can check out my Instagram to see my journey for yourself too. I just graduated from college last December — and…
