23/08/2026
Its been a journey... I've pushed, worked consistently and relentlessly, put the effort in.
Has it been an easy journey? No
Has it been worth it? Yes!
I battle every day with my mental health, with my neruodiverse brain, with a brain altered by trauma. I have huge body dysmorphia and that is something I will always have to live with.
But I'm showing up and so can you... the hardest part is the first step... and I'm here to hold your hand if you feel unsteady on your feet for that.
I've not got to where I want to be, but not because I'm not happy with my aesthetic now, but because I've realised what I'm capable of and I want to see how far I can take it.
This community is incredible & I'm inspired daily by my coach Claire Crowther - IFBB Pro, Online coach π Claire & the other amazing women both on my team & the ladies I coach.
Excited for my next 3 shows, regardless of the results. I feel blessed to be at a point where I can stand on a stage next to phenomenal athletes & not feel out of place (even though I'm my own biggest critic!)
I will also keep showing up as a Palestinian, Spanish woman, in honour of all or the amazing ladies living in the shadow of war, unable to have their voices heard ... my heart is always with them π
If you need help with getting your life back then give me a shout... let's see what we can achieve together!
Thank you as always to those who inspire me! Claire Crowther - IFBB Pro, Online coach π Sibel Osman Natalie Leech and all my amazing Higgiefit girls ππ₯°π©΅ and not forgetting my amazing sponsors at Resilience Mansfield ππ©΅
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16/08/2026
Beast of a push session with tonight at Anytime Fitness Mansfield
Definitely not winning awards for the pretty training face π but I got the job done!
Slowly chipping away at the goals and continuing to push hard. Next stop for this old girl.
No where near where I want to be, but closer with every session.
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05/08/2026
Had the best morning and final posing session with the boss Natalie Leech ... check in done with my amazing coach Claire Crowther - IFBB Pro, Online coach π
Feeling flat, exhausted and ready for it now... bring on the carbs ππ
3 years of hard work is starting to come together πͺπ
Not bad work for a worn out 49 year old grandmother ππͺπ
Love this journey and all those who I'm blessed to be supported by.
Excited to see what happens on Saturday and have some fun at the
04/08/2026
Had the best time at the Physical Culture Association posing workshop this Sunday in Birmingham. Thank you to for the amazing photos and memories.
Bodybuilding is such a community and its a blessing to connect with so many incredible, powerful women.
Thank you to Claire Crowther - IFBB Pro, Online coach π Claire for getting me this far and to Natalie Leech for all your guidance π©΅π
02/08/2026
Morning in Birmingham surrounded by Powerhouse Queens at the Physical Culture Association posing workshop π©΅
Love this journey and the incredible, beautiful women I have the privilege of connecting with.
Cant wait to see Rachel, Alice Robinson Gaynor Stone next week at the
Was lovely to finally meet Gaynor and Dee Wright
Thank you to the amazing PCA coaches as always for their encouragement and guidance.
Let peak week commence πͺππ₯°
26/07/2026
Had the best time training and posing at the amazing event today in Derby. Had a brilliant catch up with the gorgeous Davina Summers and learned loads ... including the fact that I really like figure posing π
So good to be surrounded by other women with the same drive and passion for the sport - so inspiring!
Thank you to Hannah Mitchell and Sara Bradley IFBB WBB PRO
Got some fab supplements and advice from ALPHA NEON too ... excited to try my new pre workout tomorrow πͺ
..and I didnt have a doughnut Claire Crowther - IFBB Pro, Online coach π π
18/07/2026
Just putting the information together ahead of entering the transformation category at the
Reflecting on the journey... not just the past 3 years and my weight loss... but the past nearly 49 years.
The weight gain and ill health didnt start with adopting our youngest, the sleep deprivation and high stress was the thing that pushed me over the edge and into burn out.
The issues started in childhood. Being adopted, growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, autism and dyslexia, being a little Arab kid in a world I didn't fit in, growing up experiencing domestic abuse within the home, surviving SA and grooming, being bullied, struggling with eating disorders and having complete self loathing as a result... left me lost, finding comfort in all the wrong ways over the years.
Whilst my story is by no means unique, it is mine, and its taken a long time to figure who I am and where I fit. Starting bodybuilding has been a game changer... finding myself in a community of like-minded women, powerful, wonderful and inspirational women, all working to bring their best to the table, has been a complete joy and I am loving this journey and love being able to help other women fulfil their potential too.
I owe a huge amount to those who've stood by me and supported me along the way... my hubby Al, my brilliant coach Claire, my team mates on team Break The Mould, my posing coach Natalie, and my brilliant Higgiefit girls. Love and appreciate you all so much π©΅
If you're feeling stuck and wanting to start your own fitness journey or just find out who you are again, then drop me a message and we can have a chat π©΅