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Cartoon illustration of a woman and her husband saying goodbye to their first personal trainer as he leaves the gym.
Lifestyle

When Your Personal Trainer Leaves

A few months ago, I wrote about finding the courage to give the gym another chance. Then I shared a two-month update, admitting that, much to my own surprise, I was already about to buy my third gym membership. I honestly thought the hard part was behind me. A few […]

The Obelisk of Theodosius in Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul
Travel

Turkey – Istanbul City Break

Vacation plans sometimes change in the most unexpected ways possible. At first, I was dreaming of lounging on a beach in Mexico, holding a cold cerveza and dancing salsa until dawn with Jose(s), but things didn’t exactly work out (it’s a long story, don’t ask 😁). So, instead of Latin […]

Cartoon illustration of a woman using a gym machine while being coached by a personal trainer in a modern fitness gym.
Lifestyle

Two Months Later… I’m Still Going to the Gym

A while ago, I wrote about finding the courage to give the gym another shot and hoping I wouldn’t quit after my very first month with a personal trainer. Well… it’s been two months now and, much to my own surprise (and I’m pretty sure everyone else’s too 😄), I’m about […]

First Day at the Gym with a Personal Trainer
Lifestyle

I Started Going to the Gym. Again.

A movie quote pops into my head quite often: “I work out… like… two or three times a year.” It makes me laugh every single time because it describes me suspiciously well. I’ve always been naturally lazy when it comes to working out. You couldn’t drag me to the gym […]