My Different Take on New Year’s Goals
My 2025 goals look different this year… very little about nutrition & exercise, and more about disconnecting from what isn’t valuable, so I can connect more deeply to what is
Lifestyle
The Expat Dietitian is Back!
Hello friends! After 22 months away, I’m back!! I’ve missed you all, and I’ve missed connecting with you here. After my last post, a LOT happened in the life of the Lwin family, and I just didn’t have time or mental capacity to write. Meanwhile, my little blog was busily “auto-updating” itself until I couldn’t even write on it anymore.
When Home is Across the Globe…
When the kids and I left Manila on March 14 in the face of the city-wide pandemic lockdown, I had packed for about 3 weeks, (naively) assuming that we would be back shortly after Spring Break. How little did I know. Seven months later, we are finally home. A lot has happened in 7 months, …
My Year of Eating Everything
Howdy friends, here we are on the cusp of all the November-December eating holidays, starting with the biggest one of the year for Americans- Thanksgiving. And it seems to be the annual kick-off of the food-filled festivities that last until New Year’s Day. These 6 weeks are often met with a mix of eager anticipation …
Why I Quit Competitive Bodybuilding
Hello friends! Yes, it’s true… after 2 1/2 years of meticulously keeping track of every gram of protein I ate and every pound of weight I lifted, I decided it was time to hang up the crystal high heels and retire from the sport of competitive bodybuilding. Why??? Why would I quit when I just …
Does Looking Fit Mean You’re Fit?
Does having a fit-looking body mean you’re fit on the inside? I wanted to find out… Before I began bodybuilding 2 years ago, I followed a 95% plant-based diet (no animal products) and bootcamp circuit training comprised the majority of my workouts. I was healthy and fit. Now, although I still eat plenty of fruits, …
Post-Comp Transitions
Hello friends! It’s been 3 weeks since I earned my Pro card in the ANB Universe International show here in Manila, and those weeks have been filled with eating, celebrating, replenishing my body after 5 months of prep… and transitioning into life after the competition.
Post-show Reflections
Hello friends! On September 8, I competed in the IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding) Muscle Contest Philippines, and came home with 2 gold medals and 2 bronze. I’m absolutely thrilled with my results, but even more satisfied with the relationships I made that day, the bonding I experienced with the other beautiful athletes from around …
The Real Scoop on Getting (& Being!) Super-Lean
Hello friends! I’ve been wanting to write this post for such a long time now, but to be honest, haven’t had the energy. I’m now 2 weeks out from my second-ever bodybuilding show, and my prep has gone completely according to schedule. I’ve lost about 13-14 pounds since May, and getting verrrry close to my …
Our Swiss Adventure
Hello friends! We’re just back from a week in beautiful Switzerland! We hiked, we skied, we stuffed ourselves with fondue and chocolate crepes… and oh, the adventures we lived to tell about!