Mariam ElCarbBouchay

Fitness coach | Helping sisters achieve their fitness goals - no more excuses.

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

Niqab makes them uncomfortable, but #LGBTQ doesn’t.

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

@thedigitalsis so how does one manage to get onto a podcast with you guys 😅?

I have messaged you guys on Instagram a while back. Figured you’re more active here.

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

Ladies, if you gained a lot of weight (not due to pregnancy), do you think it’s appropriate for your husband to tell you so and that maybe it’s time do something about it?

Let me know your thoughts.

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

@__Nasreen__ Check my story on Instagram, I linked the page x

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This is why we gain weight over Ramadan 👇🏼

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This is my first reel that went viral. The comments were outrageous on instagram.

I still stand by what I said. No support = no changes. Family support is a huge bonus!

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

@hotrichbabygirl Who said anything about mixed gyms? I’ve never been to one in my life

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

I posted this reel on my instragram, and I cannot believe how many people claimed this is “oppression” because women should be “free” to workout in a mixed gym.

You seriously can’t win.
Feminists are only pro-women’s rights when it’s about women uncovering us.

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

Simple things like words of encouragement, looking after kids so she can exercise or meal prep, or just simply giving her time to do what she needs to do goes a very long way and doesn’t cost much.

Family support makes a fitness journey 10x easier.

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

I have spoken to many women who have told me their husbands aren’t attracted to them due to weight gain.

The wife wants to change for herself, but he does absolutely nothing to support the change she wants to make.

If you don’t support or facilitate for her, expect no changes.

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

@Hecureuille Preferably one that folds unless you don’t mind it being out all the time!

There are some small ones than you can fold and put under your bed or sofa

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

Pregnancy is the most difficult time for a woman’s body. Yet most pregnant women decide that’s the the time they want to begin being fit.

If you want to “bounce back” after pregnancy, make fitness a lifestyle beforehand.

Ladies, start now. Don’t snooze.

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

“Women should be free to choose to wear what they want!”

Me: *Makes choice to cover my face*

Them: NO NOT LIKE THAT

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

If you’re trying to improve your fitness levels/health/physique - you have to get comfortable with doing things you don’t want to do until it becomes a habit.

It means exercising when you don’t want to.
Eating more protein and veg even though you hate them.

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

It’s very important to prepare for Ramadan both spiritually and physically.

Prepare yourself by slowly cutting out caffeine if you suffer from withdrawals. Or slightly start eating less so the first week isn’t as difficult.

Intermittent fasting is a good way to prepare too 🙏🏼

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

@maishaaaaa I’ve addressed this on my instagram. It wasn’t in the actual gym it was in the outside so anyone who isn’t wearing hijab doesn’t actually wear hijab.

Also you were really looking for it weren’t you 🤣🤣

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

How weight gain happens in Ramadan:

3 dates=100cal
3X fried samosa=486cal
250g rice=323cal
1 serving Chicken curry=432cal
Oil in food=120cal
1cup orange juice=120cal

Overall: 1567cal

And that’s without Suhur.

We’re eating WAY above our maintenance calories! Let’s do better

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

@ilmisbeauty I do.
There’s a time for this and a time for that.

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

This is a thread many women are not going to like.

But spending the whole day eating junk, and then using “motherhood” as an excuse for your bad habits is poor.

If anything, motherhood should be your reason to eat better, exercise and be energetic.

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

Sometimes it’s very healthy to simply identify that we’re being lazy, rather than using being a mother as an excuse.

90% of my clients are mothers of 2+ kids. If they can, so can you.

[Mariam ElCarbBouchay @Elcarbbouchay]

Healthy eating and exercise would likely solve half of our problems.

Eating less, consuming healthier options and exercising even an hour a week doesn’t take much effort. You have to WANT to be better in order to achieve better.