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A super busy Muslimah, mum, wife and Business Coach who eliminated snacking and now feeling satisfied after a meal. "...alhamdulillah for the last two moths. I really love Carin...one of the big thing for me, and I love the fundamentals she gave me, and be able to be flexible." GEMI IN US
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"I hired Carin because my daughter recommended me. I was sceptic to if I'd have time and if I'd get energy to workout. The best with the program was that it was easy to understand, delicious recipes, personalized training program, good coaching and always supportive and accessible. My biggest breakthrough was that I found time and energy for training. It was absolutely worth the investment, every penny! My experience with Energized Muslimah is 10/10. I've got motivation, energy and the desire to continue and live this lifestyle for the rest of my life." DIJANA IN SWEDEN, LOST 8KG IN 10 WEEKS
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"I hired you because I needed help getting started with my weight loss and finding routines in my daily routine. Since it was online, I was a little skeptical about whether it would work for me. My favorite part of the program was the training sessions, that I would log everything in the app and our coaching conversations. My biggest breakthrough was that for once I was kind to myself. I have found a balance with diet and exercise, learned to think long-term and not get stuck too much in numbers on the scales or measurements. The highlight of working together has been our coaching conversations and that you have taught me to hurry slowly that actually paid off. The investment has, yes, been 100% worth it!! My overall experience with Energized Muslimah is 10/10."
AZRA IN SWEDEN, LOST 11KG IN 12 WEEKS
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“I was always skeptic on having a personal trainer because I’ve heard so many stories, and negative ones stuck on my mind. When I first met Carin, I was even more skeptic to the idea of an online coaching program, because in my world coaching only exists in real, face-to-face. But my weight journey has been a journey of a roller coaster since childhood. And while I knew the importance of exercise and strength, doing it was another matter, especially with the terrible eating habits I had taken on over the years. Even though I had the priviledge of being coached by Carin for a month, she made me feel like I was not alone on this journey.
I learned more than I could ever learn by myself and I don’t think I can ever thank her enough for her great support and encouragement, she truly cared about me as her client. She was there pep-talking me through every moment, even on days when I was slacking off. She made me realize the importance of meals and changed my mindset, because in my world there was only two great meals a day – breakfast and lunch combined with dinner, and now I am eating more often but in smaller portions – which is way out of the world I was used to, and it’s paying off! It has been empowering! Her expertise, professionalism, and passion for what she does is something I can testify truthfully.” SHAM IN SWEDEN, LOST 16 KG
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“I love the time I’ve had with Carin! She has been a coach that listened to my goals, and that made me think myself how I best could achieve those in the best way. She never ordered me to do anything, but instead asked if I experienced any benefits or how I felt from the choices that I made. That made me think and made me create a new mindset about food. I got rid of my sugar and salt cravings, thanks to the help to learn how to chose the right and nourishing food instead. The energy was on top and I always got some exercise into my weekly schedule. The support and material that she gives are worth gold and honestly extremely important. I wish many more sisters would commit themselves to this with Carin’s beautiful help!”
DHURATA IN SWEDEN, LOST 10 KG
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"Before starting this program I was overweight, tired and I felt disconnected from the version of me that I had inside my mind. Carin help me realize that there was more to a healthy lifestyle than just weight loss, she help push me to set goals for myself that I never imagined having and achieving them. Now I actually enjoy exercising and going to the gym, I’ve lost 15kg so far and I feel better than I’ve ever felt before. Even though I’m 1 year postpartum I’m the strongest I’ve ever been thanks to Carin and her amazing workout programs. I took a chance with her and invested in myself and it has improved so many aspect of my life, from my confidence to my relationship with my family and how I go about my days. I feel energized and ready to better myself everyday and I couldn’t have achieved this without Carin's help and support. She helped me become the person who I used to dream of being."
LIVIJA IN SWEDEN, LOST 15 KG
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"Being coached by Carin is amazing!! I have more energy in my daily life, I have no more back pain and my posture is getting better, and I also feel more relaxed. In only few sessions I have developed mobility and flexibility. Coach Carin is a professional coach who is caring, patient, enthusiastic and very kind. Training with Coach Carin is so much fun and so efficient. I am lucky to be trained by her and I am grateful for this experience."
SARAH GHAZI
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"I hired you to start a healthy lifestyle through exercise and by having healthy food. I wanted even to strengthen my muscles on the different part of my body. Since it was online, I was a little skeptical about not be disciplined and stick to the schedule. My favorite part of the program was the the healthy food habit and the exercises. My biggest breakthrough was the energy and the healthy lifestyle I established. The highlight of working together has been It was fantastic and I truly appreciate your willingness to help. It was definitely worth the investment. My overall experience with Energized Muslimah is 9/10."
ZEINEB IN SWEDEN
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"I hired you to improve eating habits and get more exercise in and, above all, also because Carin is a Muslimah herself, it feels safe. It was with caution that I contacted Carin online, but she had many recommendations online/Facebook. My favorite part of the program were the exercise videos and the option of being able to train from home.
My biggest breakthrough was that I realized that I can lose weight when I eat regularly. The highlight of working together has been our motivational coaching conversations. The investment has absolutely been worth it! I have been able to change my eating habits and get more exercise. Everything has been good and I am super satisfied! My overall experience (Including expectations, results, feelings, etc.) with Energized Muslimah is 10/10." TIINA NIEMINEN
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"What's great about your sessions is that they helped me change my mindset before getting into shape. Which is, I think, more important than just exercising. I really feel more positive and confident that I can do better and show up for myself even when I slip or get too busy and tired to achieve my goals. The important thing is that I don't give up and I bounce back and I'm no longer too hard on myself when I screw up. Which doesn't consume my energy and I get to keep it to get back on track. Alhamdulilah, our sessions are a blessing that keep reminding me to never give up. Thank you for everything!"
MARYAM BENSAID IN MAROCCO
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"I came to you at a time when my heart and hand needed to be held, and you held them so gracefully. I needed comfort, and you gave it to me. I needed to cry, and you told me "yes, please cry". I needed to grow, and you stayed right beside me the whole time. I was scared for my health and you gave me the permission I needed to take things one step at a time. SubhanAllah. What a solid support system, even though you're just 1 person.
I don't know what to say to someone who never met me or knew me, but stayed with me, and gave me the support I needed. Thank you is not enough. May Allah reward you with Jannah, and I pray He blesses me to meet you there and give you all the hugs I owe you. And of course my dear Hiba and Sara too <3. May Allah bless you Carin, may He ease your affairs and put barakah in the work you do. Jazakillah khair <3" SISTER IN CANADA
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"I turned to Carin after I put on extra weight and unhealthy habits after my last pregnancy. I felt that I needed a proper plan and guide on how to get back to healthier habits and who I was before. With Carin's help, I received strategies, an individually adapted training program and weekly calls that kept me on track. Having a coach who follows up with how things are going means that you get help when you lose focus or have setbacks, because you will. I thought before that I had full control of diet and nutrition, but I have learned a lot of new things that I will take with me in the future. I wasn't very overweight before but I lost 7 kg, got into healthy eating habits and feel stronger and fitter after these 6 months with Carin."
SISTER IN SWEDEN
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“I would like to thank you, Carin, for the program Fit & Energized Challenge. I entered it in hopes to treat my severe procrastination and demotivation. Carin’s idea was perhaps I find the treatment within myself when I focus on standing for myself, and to improve my physical health which would probably have an impact on the inner me.
I’ll be very honest, I did 5% from the workouts and 0% from the recipes. I didn’t change my diet as alhamdulillah. I don't really have a problem with it, yet I loved Carin’s recipes and downloaded them hoping to make one someday inshaAllah. Carin’s daily follow-ups, words and messages was a motivation for me to see my brighter side and to change my mindset. I learnt to enjoy everything I'm doing rather than always being eager to reach the finish-line. I realized I was never really excited by achieving goals as I used to start chasing new goals immediately. It was an endless race. Alhamdulillah I somehow calmed down (80%) . Alhamdulillah and many thanks to Carin. I spoke to Allah SWT more, I submitted more Alhamdulillah . And I pray to Allah SWT to help me be on His path always. I had a very difficult career exam, because Alhamdulillah my mindset changed. I enjoyed studying. I wasn't bothered to cover the whole portion more than enjoying the knowledge I was gaining MashaAllah and Subhana Allah. I was even ready and preparing to sit for it for the second time happily in case Allah SWT wishes that I don't make it from the first time. Previously I used to be so tense and nervous and feared failing so much, but Alhamdulillah this time I enjoyed every bit of knowledge and kept asking Allah SWT to bless the knowledge I am gaining and make it beneficial. Subhana Allah, Alhamdulillah I passed the exam. Yes, Carin was right. The answers to our problem are within ourselves!! Sorry for the long testimonial. Carin Allah yebarik feeki & your efforts.” MARYAM FROM DUBAI
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"Biggest win so far: No more DIASTASIS RECTI !!! I am sooo happy , proud and grateful. Consistent and progressive training came out with good results and of course thanks to your amazing coaching , positive energy and continuous encouragement."
SARAH GHAZI IN MOROCCO
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"It is such a delight to train with Coach Carin! She is an excellent trainer, is very supportive and will hold you accountable for following your program, while staying empathetic and non judgemental.
The program I did is the Fit & Energized Challenge. It helped me get back into fitness and basically exercise with a personal trainer while being at home and on my own schedule. I also like that this is a comprehensive system that includes everything one needs... from a meal plan, to lifestyle tips, an accountability system, a personalized fitness plan, daily messages for encouragement, a weekly check-in and more. Highly recommended!" SISTER IN MOROCCO
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“I want to share my WIN with you. I started coaching with Carin 3 months ago. My reason was to lose the extra weight after pregnancy and get rid of unhealthy habits and to become more focused in life/work and healthier. I have now reached a milestone for me which is -5 kg! I really feel the difference and am more like myself again ️. In the beginning it was slow and I didn’t see any results and this is my reminder to just keep going and trusting the process! And the importance of showing up for yourself and keep showing up to Carins coaching since that is what helps you keep on track when things get hard (because they will)! It’s still a challenge to keep going because habits are hard to change but I’m here for the long run. In Sha Allah.”
SISTER IN SWEDEN
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“Training with Carin has changed my view of training forever... when we started online coaching, I was very sceptical. Is it worth the money? Is it really better to have a personal trainer online when I can have one that is on-site? My journey with Carin began in February when I made the first contact. I loved the energy and how I clicked with Carin, who was so down to earth. I chose not to start training with Carin but was still so inspired that I started training regularly and loved getting her emails. At the end of the summer, I felt that now I'm screwing up at this. I'm worth the risk and made a new contact with Carin, and it has to be one of the decisions I'm most happy to have made in my life. In 3 months I have got a fit body. I feel, see and feel the transformation. I have done her sessions together with my husband, and he also feels the enormous progress he has made and then he started training a month after me. I have gained a different view of my training and diet and learned that it is not about all or nothing but about consistency which is a mantra that I repeat in my head all the time. Even if I deviate from the diet, I don't get a bad conscience. And I have now gotten into the habit of working out 4 times a week. So thanks for that, Carin... going to try my own wings and fly solo for a while but know I'll be back again as your concept is absolutely fantastic."
SISTER IN SWEDEN
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“I love my training program that I got from Coach Carin. I have been training hard and intensively this year, but without the results being seen in the way that they did during the two weeks I trained with the program that I received from Carin.
I work out but I'm not exhausted after the session but instead full of energy and feel that the body has changed. What I also learned is that I can EAT. Before that, I had a destructive relationship with food where I ate minimally during the weekdays and then feasted on the weekends and where the result was not in the form of weight loss. After two weeks with the advice I received from Carin, the scale shows -4.6 kg which is what I lost in 8 months myself. I train smart and with results instead of hard and a tired body. The best investment I have made both in myself and in my family life as the whole family feels good when I feel good." SISTER IN SWEDEN
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"I hired you to to lose weight and find balance again. My biggest skepticism was that it was online, and my favorite part of the program was the forms with questions that really get you thinking of why and what you do. The highlight of working together has been that my mindset has changed, I see myself in another way. I look at workouts and food in a more healthy way. I now see my wins and not only my losses. It has been worth the investment. My overall experience is 10/10."
FAZILETA IN SWEDEN
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"I hired you because I felt that I needed to fix my relationship with food and exercise as it had been bad. At the same time, I felt if I was going to do it right, it's best to have someone by my side who can help me during my journey. My biggest skepticism about working with a coach, was that I would put down my money unnecessarily and not get the help I asked for. I was also afraid that the training would not be at the level I wanted. My favorite part of the program was both the contact with the coach because it felt so natural and that Carin understood my thoughts. In addition, I liked the training when I had to tab in with my own opinions so that it would be the best. My biggest breakthrough was that I realized that everything is not about what is on the scale, but more about how I feel and how my wellbeing is. The highlight of working together has been that I have grown so much. The investment was 100% worth it. My overall experience with Energized Muslimah is 10/10."
SARA IN SWEDEN
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"I hired you to get the right, regular training and someone who knows what I am doing. My favorite part of the program was that everything was fun and easily accessible. The mobility exercises are also good, too bad I did not do them more often. My biggest breakthrough was when I one day would stand up from the floor with my baby in my arms, and my legs were strong enough to do it. I could do it (without taking support with my hands)! Then I realized that I can certainly get better strength despite chronic illness. The highlight of working together has been that you always get written answers if you have any questions. The investment was worth it. My overall experience with Energized Muslimah is 10/10."
TANJA IN SWEDEN
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"I hired you to lose weight and strengthen the body. I lost 10 kg during the 6 months of working together, which was my goal. My biggest skepticism about working with a coach, was that I wasn't sure if that would work. My favorite part of the program was the fitness training (I'm now working out 4 days a week at home with strength training!). My biggest breakthrough was to stick to training. The highlight of working together has been that it's nice to have the support of someone who knows what they are doing. To have someone who pushes and encourages. It was worth the investment. My overall experience with Energized Muslimah is 8/10."
NINA IN SWEDEN
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"As an ACE certified personal trainer and a swim instructor, I knew that I needed a coach for myself. I believe in the philosophy of "coaches need coaches" in which coaches need to be coached to become better at their coaching style and work. Coach Carin's energy was something that I had needed in my life when I hired her. I was going through some depression and loss of motivation toward my work, my own fitness journey, and life. This is why I decided to work with her twice because I needed a strong support system around me in order to move forward. There were of course times when I had to pull through and push myself. I believe that it is a teamwork effort where the client needs to do their job as much as the coach does theirs. Her support and dedication to her clients are what kept me coming back to her as a client, and why I also refer her to other moms who can relate. She also has been a guest on my podcast show in which we talked about how to be energized Muslimahs! =) You can also listen to the podcast episode for more inspiration by clicking on the link: "How to be an energized Muslimah with Carin Timskog?" While I am not a mother myself, Coach Carin is a great coach for Muslim sisters looking for someone to remind them of Allah SWT and to be empowered. Thank you, Coach Carin, for not giving up on me, and for allowing me to grow through my emotional pain."
OLA IN US
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"I hired you to to support and coach me, to be able to make purposeful choices in my everyday life, to lose weight and to live healthier.
My favorite parts of the program were all the good recipes, your emails and the conversations with you. My biggest breakthrough during the program was that I established a sleeping routine and that I started to bring home made food to eat at work. And that I find so much joy in training by myself in my own home gym. The highlight of working together is the fantastic support of talking to you and someone to turn to when you feel weak, or have gone off track. The investment of the program was absolutely worth it!" SUHEER IN SWEDEN
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"I hired you because I felt that I needed a change in my routine, needed to be healthy and fit and what could be better than a coach that is Muslim mother and wearing hijab.
My biggest skepticism about working with a coach was that some coaches have expensive programs without fulfilling the right need and not really modified to fit everyone. My favorite parts of the program where the exercises and the app which is professionally made. My biggest breakthrough during the program was when i started to feel the effects and seeing results on my body and my mental health. The highlight of working together was the meetings on Zoom when we can work things out together and make modifications if needed. The investment of the program was worth it." JULIETTE IN SWEDEN
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“I have tried coaching with Carin, and it was really a wonderful experience. With detailed coaching and beginning with the end in mind, I could begin a journey of losing weight and do what I thought is impossible. I felt down and that it is going to be impossible, but thanks to Carin’s patience and coaching sessions. It was DOABLE. If you want to lose weight but you feel lost, try coaching with Carin and you will NEVER regret.”
SARA IN SWEDEN
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“You mothers are probably recognizing that you prioritize everything else but yourself, even though you actually have to prioritize yourself to cope.
When I turned 30, I decided to make a change and I chose to hire Carin. My goal was to become stronger, feel better and not feel like a 60-year old in a young body … With a postpartum body of 6 months, the highest focus for me was to strengthen my inner abdominal muscles and from there strengthen my body. Losing weight or reducing the waist measurement was not what attracted me. Carin immediately understood what I wanted and set up a good program for me, with a good foundation but at the same time challenging. Carin is a fantastic coach who makes you reflect, remember your goals and supports one to keep the same course. I aimed to train 4 times a week but after 3 months but I never got there. I managed on average 2 times a week. Personally I could sometimes feel bad because of it, but Carin helped one to see the positive side, “two times is more than zero! “and that’s really true. Thanks to Carin, I have started to feel stronger and she has helped me mentally how to think when it comes to training. A little bit of exercise/movement is better than nothing. Now that I am continuing on my own, I will try to remember Carin in the back of my mind when my motivation fails. I am grateful to Carin for helping me get out of the shell and realize my own worth. If you do not take care of yourself, you can not take care of others .” FANNY IN SWEDEN
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“A while ago, I signed up for “Get Fit & Energized”, six weeks filled with inspiration and motivation with Carin Timskog. Now another two weeks have passed and I have thought a lot about what the program gave me. I could focus on cm or kilos, on those who have lost or those I will probably lose in the future. On how I have become significantly stronger and got better condition.
But that’s not the most important program the program has given me. Without the conviction that I can influence my mood through diet and exercise (I understood that even before but sometimes you have to experience it), and that I have the WILL that everything is good for. A desire to prioritize my well-being, to be able to do more, to feel a balance in life, to enjoy both activity and rest. Today I have a base to start from and return to, and I definitely feel more fit and energized. My journey has begun, but is far from over. Slowly but surely I now stand on my own two feet and fall over from time to time, of course. But I also rise stronger thanks to Carin and Energized Muslimah." MALIN IN SWEDEN
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“The constant back and shoulder pain already made me feel uncomfortable, but the doctor’s feedback about my back was the final call to do something about my physical condition.
Prior my pregnancy I had a training routine with a personal trainer which involved strengthening training and cardio exercises. During and after my pregnancy I was not doing sports which I missed a lot. When I saw the Energized Muslimah Facebook and Instagram pages I was impressed that Carin is specialized in trainings during and after the pregnancy. This is exactly what I was looking for to get back to my workout routine. As a first step I had signed up for a 6-week course which was a real change for the better. I loved the personalized meal plan, the training plan and the application where everything is so easy to track. It was easy to do the exercises at home with minimal investment in accessories. We planned the exercises according my needs and the time I can dedicate for the workouts. During our weekly check in call we discussed all the questions I had. All in all I really enjoyed these weeks and I keep going on with workout and my daily walks. I am looking forward to work again with coach Carin soon.” JULIANNA ELSAYED
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“Carin is such amazing coach, she is really supportive and gives positive energy that motivates one. She listened to my goals and made me reflect on how I could achieve my goals in the best way. Her weekly accountability makes you keep going and not give up. It is more than a diet, her support and materials helps you to change your behavior to a healthier lifestyle. If you are serious about change, then I would definitely recommend Carin.”
HAFSA IN SWEDEN
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“In my 6-week program with Coach Carin I have in total lost 4,5 kg in weight, 5 cm around the waist, and 4 cm around the hips. But more than this, I’ve also lost my assumptions of how it is impossible to exercise, eat healthy and at the same time be ENERGETIC during Ramadan! I was used to the mindset “eat a lot to have energy during the day”. I was thinking to myself “how is this going to work and be like?”. I remember asking Coach Carin before Ramadan to still my inner fear: “Will the program be Ramadan-fitted?”, and she said “Yes, absolutely” with a gentle smile. Mashaa’Allah, words can absolutely not do her justice, but she really surpassed and still surpasses my expectations – all from how the program was shaped to how it actually shaped ME, my thoughts and to act upon the wishes I’ve had for so long to reach my goal. Being severely obese for years and now being so close to reach my goal.
The top three things I’ve learned from the program is (1) time management; to plan/organize my time and to prioritize my tasks to actually find time for them, (2) boundaries and enjoyment; changing my mindset from feeling “I should not eat this, it’s forbidden” to “what can I do to allow myself to enjoy them, but at the same time within boundaries”. I basically learned what my triggers are, how I can handle them and how I can enjoy them too. (3) To give myself time to reflect on what’s gone right and not so right, and what I can do to improve. The reflections have helped me a lot on my journey. I am glad to have you, Coach Carin. Alhamdulillah! I feel confident in continuing on the path you’ve taught me, and most importantly how you made me gain confidence in myself. This may be just a review of my 6-week program with you, but it’s definitely not the last one, inshaa’Allah. Once my coach, always my coach!” SHAM IN SWEDEN
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"Many thanks for the great start I got. A lot has happened during these four months. The weight has decreased, the energy level has increased and the impact on stress has been mitigated. Not to mention having routines to ensure that there is constantly an improvement process going on. Many thanks again!"
VERONICA
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“I love the drive Carin has for her client. She always makes you feel your doing a good job while suggesting the improvements needed for you.
She got me on track with eating regularly and not only one/two big meals a day. Which led to me losing weight automatically since my body stopped being in starvation mode. She has made easy exercises for the stage I am in as a mother who’s recently given birth. I loved the meal plans and it helped me a lot to adjust my meals and snacks. A great thank you to Energized Muslimah helping me be just that in the world!” DHURATA HAXHIISLAMI
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“I have struggled a bit with my health so have not been able to do everything I wanted.
But Alhamdolillah I have got a healthier lifestyle and have started exercising after giving birth. I no longer have any big sugar craving and feel much more confident when it comes to what I can make for food. I live a more holistic lifestyle Alhamdolillah. I have received many nice recipes from you that I will continue to make. When I was heavily pregnant I weighed 110 kg, I managed to go down to 98 kg myself, but I ate too little and it resulted in sugar cravings and that I ate too much sweets. Then I started eating healthier as I have learned from you and went down to 92 kg, that was when I started the program with you again and I have gone down to 89.9. It is not the weight that is the big thing here since I have lost a lot in 4 months so it has stopped a bit. But I feel better with more energy and I see that I get more definition and muscles on my body. The weight gradually decreases, but the most important thing is that I take with me a holistic way of living. I highly recommend this Get Fit & Energized program.” SILJE IN NORWAY
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“During the first 8 months of 2020 I had gained 7 kilos and I tried most things but did not lose weight. You were my last hope and I had no expectations when I started. But Alhamdulillah in the last 3 months with your program my life has changed! My biggest weakness was food!
But alhamdulillah with your support and your recipes, I make healthier choices every day. I am absolutely most grateful for your constant support and care through the program. That you are there and listen and adjust the program so it suits me. Now I have lost the 7 kilos alhamdulillah but the training continues! JazakaAllah kair for everything Carin. May Allah reward you for everything you have done and continue to do." SAHANA IN SWEDEN
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“Personal Trainer. Salam aleykum! We are many who have been limited in our daily lives due to the pandemic, not least it has affected one’s training and health. I had a hard time taking home training seriously until I met Carin Timskog at Energized Muslimah who I want to recommend for all sisters.
At Energized Muslimah, you can choose different exercise and / or diet programs based on your needs and routines. Through regular online meetings, Carin adapts the programs to your own goals, which you then follow and evaluate through an app. In the Facebook Group Energized Muslimah Unite, you get support and inspiration from sisters around the world who are coached by Carin. What I like about Energized Muslimah is that the programs have a balanced and holistic view of exercise and health that aims to work long-term. Would also like to take the opportunity to give a big praise to Carin Timskog who is a healthy fan among training profiles. ” ASLIHAN IN SWEDEN
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"Last year I moved abroad and I fell into depression. I went from having a very active life to just sitting at home every day and night. I had no control over my food intake and I was literally turning into a potato couch. I realized how much weight I had gained and never had I ever seen these big numbers on the scale before! My clothes would not fit anymore and I felt even more depressed.
My weight was: 68,9 kg My waist size was: 88 cm This year I decided to make a change and I desperately wanted to lose weight because: 1- My back pain was unbearable. I had problems with lifting things, sleeping and standing for a long time. I was 100% sure that my overweight was causing my back pain. 2- I was gasping like a pregnant woman. ALL THE TIME! Just walking up the stairs made me gasp let alone talking. I literally gasped whenever I spoke longer sentences. 3- My clothes would not fit anymore. Shopping was just depressing since nothing looked good on my body, well not the way I am used to. Seeing myself in the mirror would just make me insecure about myself and I just hated my body. I started slowly during the holy month of Ramadan but it was really hard and I really wanted to get in touch with a personal trainer. I created a facebook account and I found Carin! Allah sent me this amazing human being to help me lose weight. Her meal plans and workout plans are so well planned and organized. For the meal plan there was a “shopping list” and “how to” recipes with pictures. And for the workout plans, there were videos of her showing exactly how to do all the exercises. The first two weeks were so hard I just wanted to quit. But having a video call with Carin once a week keeped me motivated and she always told me to “trust the process”. And 60 days later I changed 180 degrees Alhamdolillah. I started working out regularly and being more aware of my food intake. I developed a new relationship with food and I started to trust myself with my food decisions. What I have learnt during my weight loss journey with Energized Muslimah: 1- It’s not easy but it’s not impossible! Persistence and patience are the keys, just like everything else in life. 2- It’s ok to go through a slow process as long as it’s a long-term one. Forget about the scale and numbers for a while. 3- Working out and eating healthy is not a temporary “medicine” to only lose weight. It’s a lifestyle. Things that have changed during my weight loss journey with Energized Muslimah: 1- Believe it or not. My back pain is GONE. Completely gone subhanallah. And that’s the best thing that has happened. 2- I am not afraid of eating carbs anymore and I have managed to have a healthier relationship with junk food and sugar. I now have a totally different mindset than before Alhamdolillah. 3- I workout regularly and I enjoy it so much! Sometimes I have so much energy that I just want to go for a run. 3- I am more sexually active and I enjoy intimate relationships more than before. My current weight: Unknown since I don’t have a scale right now, but last time I checked (3 weeks ago) it was 66 kg. My current waste size: 79-80 cm With all my heart, thank you so much Carin Timskog! May Allah reward you for changing people’s life. Carin has an amazing personality. She is a very good listener and problem solver. Talking to her is like talking to a big sister and she makes you truly understand what your body is going through and how easy it is to make small changes to achieve big results. It’s all about the mindset. I still have a long way to go and Energized Muslimah helped me to be motivated and keep on fighting Inshallah! RAFIF IN THE NETHERLANDS
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“As Salamualaikum my beloved sister Carin. I hope all is well with you and your family! May Allah protect you all, give you the best health, and give you the best of both this life and the next, ameen.
I actually just wanted to say hello and share the joy that I alhamdulillah reached my “goal” by the end of 2020. My goal was to lose weight and reach 70 kg and got there last week alhamdulillah! I remember that the last time I was 70 kg was more than 10 years ago, or 13 years ago! SubhanAllah. I honestly could not have done it without you! I have so many times wanted to come up with another program with you but it has not been possible due to various circumstances, but inshaa’Allah bithnillah so I want to plan for this year when I need to work a little more as I know you can help me with inshaa’Allah. I am actually incredibly grateful to have you as a sister in Islam and as a coach, everything is qadr from Allah and it is so true that some people you meet can change you in different ways. Alhamdulillah for everything. May Allah give you the best of this life and the next, ameen, as you give the opportunity to sisters to become stronger and healthier, for it is an important aspect in Islam that one should take care of oneself. I have also mentioned to you before that my “weight trips” before have always been on their own and they have always been a roller coaster, but since I got to be part of the program and also get to follow your informative posts, it has become like a 180 degree turn! I was 86 kg in June, had a waist measurement of 100 cm and a hip measurement of 112 cm. Right now I am 69.3 kg but my goal was to be 70 kg at the end of the year 2020. Has a waist measurement of 81 cm and hip measurement of 91 cm. If I were to count the number of kg in reduction per week from June, it would be approx. 0.67 kg / week. Which is reasonable now that I think you mentioned 0.5 to 1kg per week is good to go for. I am still classified as overweight due to my height when I google on bmi calculation, but I do not know … Googling on the internet is not so helpful, therefore I want inshaa’Allah come up with another program again with you when I get the opportunity so I can break the circle and get a good ending inshaa’Allah. Then in the future when I get married and get pregnant I will be with you again, have planned my whole life with you. May Allah give us a long life with the best iman, good health and infinite khair and barakah, ameen. I mean, it honestly feels like I ‘rediscover’ my body I can sit and look at the anatomical snuff pit when I keep my thumb outstretched and become so fascinated! Can stare at me blind and flex my fingers to see the tendons clearly. Or when I walk past the mirror and see my collarbone so highlighted, feel it and pray “wow”. Before, I could not see any of these at all! It’s like a mass that was hidden for more than 10 years. The hardest part was mainly comments, glances or questions you could get. I have been asked several times by strangers if I have children or been pregnant. Heartbreaking when I’ve never really been married. I became too comfortable in my own bubble for a while that I let go of the hope that I might even lose weight. I began to feel an “acceptance” of how I am and “always will be”. But since I got in touch with you and got to see your posts, it was like bows that hit straight into the target. Everything was true and was so true. That it took me several years to get up to the obesity level and have stayed there for several years so it should not take a night to become normal-important I learned through you. The first time we wrote to each other, I kindly said that I would wait to join the coaching program after I put my little thoughts to you about my weight loss, because I wanted to “wait with the weight loss” and “I need to focus on a little more in life “. But honestly, that was actually an excuse. I had created excuses for myself for not grasping what really makes me feel better and happy. I’m glad I got it and I tell alhamdulillah you’re available, you’re among the best that’s happened to me. Had we not lived so far apart, I would have invited you to a good Indian buffet. I just want to show my gratitude and share my joy and hopefully inspire others and also make them not hesitate to join the programs you have to offer. Very often I had “what if I started last year” thoughts, but now it’s “glad I started”- thoughts, alhamdulillah!” SHAM IN SWEDEN
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"I wanted to lose weight, and I had heard about Carin through social media. I didn’t want to work out at the gym (wanted to do it at home), and also needed someone who could help me with the food. I didn’t know enough about what I should be eating, especially not the amounts. So I wanted as detailed a plan as possible.
With Carin, it became possible to work out at home. I only needed to buy a couple of things (a ball and dumbbells, I already had the mat), and then I was all set (the first weeks consisted of only bodyweight training). I noticed from the get go that the food wasn’t as scary as I had expected. I didn’t have to go around being hungry, or eat a bunch of stuff I don’t like. Carin makes sure to ask you what your preferences are, both regarding food and training. In retrospect, I realize how individually tailored my program and her treatment of me was. MashaAllah, Carin is incredibly attentive and reads people very well. You will notice right at the beginning how she remembers things you have told her, and notes down your goals. Goals that you yourself didn’t remember that you had set, and that you might have reached without even realizing it! Talking to Carin feels like talking to a good friend! She’s personal and shares thing about herself. That makes it easier for you to talk about insecurities you may have regarding your habits or your body. Never once did I feel like Carin judged me, where I was constantly judging myself. You will understand what I mean if you choose her in shaa Allah. Initially, as mentioned, I was looking for a detailed plan that I had thought I would follow militarily, but the more I learned from Carin, the more independent I became and alhamdulillah today I feel confident about my food choices. I feel that I can trust myself. Sometimes you go through stressful times in life and maybe everything doesn’t turn out perfect, but what’s amazing with Carin is that she encourages you to do what you can then and there (consistency is key), and everything is not always about making it perfect. Initially, my biggest goal was to lose weight. But Carin helped me to develop more and profound goals. Now it’s more about the long-term plans, to indeed have a healthy trend downwards on the scale (and body measurements of course), but mainly to create good habits that hold for the rest of my life in shaa Allah. Which will make it possible to keep the weight once I reach it. I now find happiness in the fact that I’m getting a little bit stronger every day alhamdulillah. Both physically and mentally. Alhamdulillah, I look positively at the future. I look forward to continue developing the tools Carin has provided me with. If you choose her as your coach, you will have chosen someone who genuinely cares about you. It has been an exciting and rewarding journey to participate in her program, may Allah bless her for her work." NORAH IN SWEDEN
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“After years of searching for an understanding nutritionist, or a fit and energetic personal trainer, or a professional to help guide me back to a healthier lifestyle, I finally found Coach Carin, who possesses all these beautiful qualities.
All women go through rough times throughout life, whether it’s the loss of loved ones, or unexpected C-sections, or just not having any motivation to achieve dream goals. All these, any many more, cause stress and worry about your daily life, and make you forget that if you don’t look after yourself, physically, mentally, and emotionally, you lose yourself to bad eating habits and lack of exercise. Therefore, weight gain and mood swings are very much expected. This is where I found myself when I first saw Coach Carin’s Instagram page. From then on, it’s been a complete turnover for me. Signing up with “energizedmuslimah” was the best thing I did in 2020. Throughout my two-months program, Coach Carin worked with me on a one-to-one basis, taking into consideration all health matters (you complete an application form online), preparing a personalised menu (shopping list included), sending me videos of daily exercises and stretches, and most importantly (list of equipment needed included), and most importantly, keeping in contact at all times (abilility to ask questions or for advice at any time). Video calls were made once every week, that lasted for 30 minutes, where you share your weekly results, and were always looked forward to. Not only have I quit my bad eating habits, especially the late night ones, and lost weight, but I have also become more energetic, happy, confident, and healthy. I cannot thank you enough, Coach Carin, for helping me live life positively once again, and I will continue doing so InshaAllah.” I will continue to “Get Up and Move”. NADIA IN MOROCCO
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"For a two-month period, I have had Carin Timskog as a health coach. My goal with her program was not just to lose weight, but to live a healthier life. For several years I have tried different diets but always fallen back into my bad eating habits and my craving for sweets. I have also trained in different ways, but stopped after a period. The problem for me has been my motivation. I wanted to see quick results and when I did not, I dropped everything and returned to old routines, which I later realized was wrong.
Over time, I realized that I need someone to support me in my diet and exercise so that I do not let go of everything once I get started. It is difficult to change your eating habits, especially when you have eaten as I did a couple of months ago. Therefore, I searched for a health coach and found Carin Timskog on social media. Carin Timskog showed immediate commitment when I contacted her and motivated myself. She adapted to the situation I was in. She asked questions and asked what I wanted and tried to find something that suited me. I was given a diet that would inspire me to know how and what I should eat. I was going to write a "food diary" that helped me realize what I ate and how much. It made me constantly want to improve what I wrote in the food diary. I also received instructions and video on exercises I could practice at home. Because I had not trained for a long time, the exercises were difficult at first, I got pain in my whole body and cried in pain sometimes. But I did not want to give up. Carin supported me and also said that I should not be too hard on myself. After a number of times I noticed that the training started to feel easier and I saw results in myself. And it went fast, which motivated me to continue even more. Carin Timskog has been a support for me all the way and I have had video meetings with her once a week. In addition, we have had another type of contact. She has shown caring and strengthened my self-confidence. When asked, she has wholeheartedly shown that she is there for me and checked the situation with me. During each meeting, she shows pride and sets new goals for someone that they agree on together. She has helped me to believe and trust myself. My goal was to get support in the beginning because it is usually the beginning that is the hardest and I got it. I would recommend her as a coach because she is committed. I thank Carin Timskog for her support and job and wish her continued success. Thanks!" AMINA IN SWEDEN
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“I have now worked with Carin as my coach for 2 months and I am very happy and grateful for her help. In the beginning I got to fill out different forms in order to understand my situation and my health goals I really appreciate filling those out, they helped me reflect on my situation and move forward with the help of Carin. She has supported me in everything related to training and nutrition, and shared with me a lot of knowledge on for example nutrition and how to create new habits. The knowledge she has provided for me during this time has been extremely helpful in my health journey so far and I have gotten a lot of insights into what has been standing in the way of me replacing bad habits with new healthier ones. She has taught me how life is a journey and there will always be ups and downs, and no one is perfect. It is okay to fall sometimes, but we should always get back up and do our best, that is all we can do
Alhamdulillah, I am so grateful for the company of Carin, she has been so understanding and supportive this whole time. She has given great feedback and always been available to answer any questions that I have had. It has been great to have her keep me accountable for my own plans and goals. I would surely recommend anyone that wants to improve their health and create healthier habits to work with Carin as their coach." GABRIELLA IN SWEDEN
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“I’ve heard about Coach Carin from a sister on Snapchat. The sister has written all the info about her and how happy she was. I had weight and fat problems on my body especially on my stomach and back. I contacted her and got a quick reply the same day and I was very welcomed.
I am incredibly happy that I decided to have a personal trainer (online trainer) because I had zero motivation for training and to be healthy. My program was ready within 3 days after having filled out some forms about what I like to eat and don’t like. I’ve got a good food plan that I’m happy with. It was tough to start training (home fitness training) but I got the motivation I needed from Coach Carin. After a couple of times at home fitness training I felt that I had a lot of energy to perform other tasks than just sitting on the couch after work. The program I started was 60 days, and my main goal was to have less fat on my stomach and back, but also get motivation for exercise. I got good results, I lost 3.8 kg, and reduced 15 cm on my stomach. I learned a lot, how to choose good foods, drink 2L of water per day and to be active. I am incredibly happy that I had a Coach like Carin, who knows her job and helps us who are struggling with weight from her heart. She is very motivating for you to be healthy and exercise. She supports you and at the same time pushes you to carry out your daily plan. She followed up on what I had eaten and I received feedback every week, but also along the way. I thank her so much for what I have learned and all her advices. Without her help, I wouldn’t be able to wear the clothes that I like. If you are not healthy and do not have the motivation to exercise. I highly recommend Coach Carin. She is incredibly good and she will help you reach your goal. Not least you will learn an incredible amount that can help you and your family in the future. Thank you very much Coach Carin” MUNA IN OSLO, NORWAY
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“YOU ARE FREAKING AMAZING! I wish I could have your guidance all year around! Ma shaa Allah thank you for making me feel happier and healthier. One of my biggest goals was and still is to lose weight and get a flat tummy. I did lose weight alhamdulilah but not as much as I hoped for. But with that said, until now I’ve tried so many diets and workouts and didn’t lose even 100 gram on the scale! Now I lost almost X kilogram! What makes me more happy though, is that I finally got a happy viewing on food and I don’t starve my self and then over eat, or vice verse. I don’t eat sweets everyday, I haven’t eaten any “proper sweets” for a long time now alhamdulilah. And when I do, I take a bit and I don’t get sorry or ashamed about it. Now that’s a huge accomplishment for me because I was ashamed of the amount I could eat before. So even if I didn’t lose as much weight as I hoped, I changed into a person who eats healthy and go to the gym regularly which in the long run will overrun any fad diet or other weight loss stuff. 100% real food and a yummy, certified, nice to the tummy- protein powder.”
ANDREA MESTERBASIC ALAZZEH
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“Yes it’s a blessing to get help to get back on track with nutrition and mindset, and attitude and belief in the future. The mental piece is really 95%. The rest is only the positive consequences that happens when your mindset has changed and because you make mindful actions…. I feel so much better both physically and mentally from the changes that we’ve made together so far. It feels completely absurd how I ate before and how I felt because of what I ate. A classical negative spiral spiced up with addictions that were difficult to get out of. But now I feel relieved! And, I have NOT drunk 30 liters of Pepsi Max and I have not eaten 6 kg of chocolate since we started. Just that! I can really recommend her.
I get help from her with exercise program and meal planning in order to eat nutritious food. But the program is also a lot about mindset in order to find motivation, the right approach and to find balance. I’ve really got a holistic perspective about my new lifestyle. For me that have had two children close after one another, it has been very valuable to to have a trainer and coach that understands the importance of pelvic floor exercises and core stability. MashaAllah! She’s inspiring and professional, you can tell she’s very knowledgeable within her scope of work. I’m very happy for her professional help. Super satisfied!” .” She normally drank 1,5 liter Pepsi Max and ate 200 g chocolate daily." SWEDISH SISTER
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“The forms and assessments that I initially filled out is a real great foundation for you to understand the person’s situation in various levels. Please also continue to transmit your positive thinking. It’s foundational to succeed. You daily feedback on my food diary has been worth gold for me. Before we started to work together I had reservations towards if Online Coaching works, and if I would be able to actually change anything. You were able to help me with this however, because I got the feeling that you care about me. That you want me to succeed and your enthusiastic and active in this regard. My top goals when I started were to reduce or quit sugar. Eat better food. Keep my energy level up in order to manage challenging days. Additionally, I’ve needed someone like you in my life. You have really helped me to change my mindset about foods, in particular in my relationship with sugar. I haven’t had chocolate in a month and I don’t even miss it, because I got so many good tips on other healthy foods that give me energy. I want to thank you for that. I’ll continue on my own now for some time. Then, when I’m ready to start to workout more than walking, my intention is to contact you again. So you won’t let go of me so easily. Thank you for having welcomed me and have wanted to work with me.”
NATALIE IN SWEDEN
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“I was really doubtful that someone far away could keep me accountable and know what was best for me. But you helped by constantly giving me encouragement and guidance and making sure I logged my food/workouts. You also took the time to get to know me, my habits, my likes/dislikes and goals and used those to create a personalised plan (which I’m loving by the way!). My 1 to 2 top goals when I started was to lose weight and to build muscle (get stronger). My achievements through training thus far are:
– weight loss – the ability to run for a long period of time – much better eating habits – knowledge of how to nourish my body – having a productive workout schedule I just like to add that I’m so happy to have the chance to be working with you and I would definitely recommend you to anyone who wants to take control of their health!” AISHA TENCH, AFTER 2 MONTHS
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“When I started this journey my main goal was to lose weight. I felt uncomfortable, insecure and a little depressed about how I looked and my fitness level.. or lack of! During the last 6 months I’ve learnt how to really take care of myself and nourish my body the way it deserves. I was a little sceptical that having an online trainer wouldn’t be enough to motivate me or keep me accountable but alhamdulilah that wasn’t the case at all. Carin was there with me every step of the way, always encouraging me, keeping me motiavted and checking on my progress. She provided meal plans and workout routines to follow and gave me daily feedback on my food diary. I found this really helpful and learnt so much about what food to eat and why they are good for us. I honestly can’t mention one thing that I would have liked her to have done differently mashallah. My main achievements through this programme have been weight loss and dropping a dress size but also being able to look in the mirror and like what I see, being able to feel the freedom of running for a long period of time, feeling strong, loving myself, getting my confidence back. I’m really grateful for this experience and will definitely be a returning client in Shaa Allah.”
AISHA CHARLOTTE, AFTER 6 MONTHS
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“Carin is an incredible coach, her positive energy is contagious. Either way you hate it, or you love it. And because I’m still her client, you get it, that it’s the second alternative for me. Nutrition has always been difficult for me, not to eat healthy but rather not to eat junk food or chocolate/cookies/candies. I can stay away from candy BUT chocolate is my big weakness. But after the first week with Carin I managed a longer period of time without chocolate. I’m still having chocolate from time to time, because chocolate is what I’m eating when I’m happy, sad, tired etc. But I’m thriving and without Carin’s support and enthusiasm I would have felt like I failed. Every time I’m doubting myself, she cheers me up and I feel that I can manage.”
ANDREA IN SWEDEN
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“After having fluctuated pretty much my whole life with weight and nutrition, I feel that Carin is way more than just a regular Trainer and more of a holistic life coach! I feel privileged to be able to work with her in person and not only through the Internet. Having trained with numerous trainers before, I must admit that Carin definitely has the best approach to training. She focuses on what i CAN DO and helps me strongly build up from there… I can definitely feel that she believes that each person is different and made my routine according to my personal level ensuring that I never feel like it’ll be impossible to do certain exercises or reach certain goals. #stressfree After being totally lethargic for 3-4 years, I could barely keep my posture straight and now I feel extremely proud to be able to do loads of weighted squats and lunges (that I never thought I’d be able to do)! I love that she pays huge attention to technique and breathing – and not just the number of sets and reps. While training with her I always feel very hopeful and motivated after the end of a session, whereas with other trainers I sometimes felt extremely helpless because they showed me more of the things that seemed extremely far fetched. I love the fact that she really built me up slowly but surely. After training with her for one month without even paying any extra attention to my diet, I felt SOOO MUCH stronger and lighter and just clear minded all-together. I then felt comfortable trying out the nutritional support program which I signed up to a couple of weeks ago. This has made me much more aware of everything I feed my body. I acknowledge that I need to put in the effort myself but she is extremely helpful with non calorie deficit meal planning according to the foods that I love ensuring that I get the nutrients my body needs!!! She also gives amazingly helpful feedback each day which is great because with other nutritionists it was at the end of a whole week or even two! I have to admit that I do have a slight sugar addiction and that my next step (goal) will be to fix that – but I am not worried because I know I am with Carin and it’s POSSIBLE! Always grateful ! Hamdullah!!“
HANA IN MOROCCO
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“Dear Carin, As salaam alaykum
3 weeks is almost over! It went by so fast. What I can say is that I really appreciated all the resources you gave which will greatly help me through my fitness journey. More importantly though is the support I received from you. You are a very caring person and always present to listen. Even though I didn’t lose much weight, I am now empowered and feel more confident to pursue this journey in the long term. The recipes were simple and easy and I love how you included alternatives for what we might not have at hand. Thank you for being awesome!” |
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“My favorite part about the Lifestyle Training Program for Women was undoubtedly the meal plans. The recipes were super simple and easy to make, and they were absolutely delicious. It made life so easy for me to have all of my meals planned out ahead of time and I just knew I was getting something healthy, whole, and good. Not to mention, this program really helped me up my veggie game! The best part is that I now have those meal plans for life and will continue to cycle through them and use the recipes in my everyday cooking. Jazak Allah khair Carin for a lovely program!”
CHELSEA LYNN
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