Category: INFS Alumni Interview Series

There comes a time in many people’s lives—especially women—when their body starts to change in ways they don’t fully understand. They feel heavier, more tired, and not quite themselves, even though they’re doing everything “right.” Eating healthy, staying active, going for walks, maybe even jogging.…

Many people associate fitness with aesthetics: a six-pack, a lean frame, or numbers on a weighing scale. But real fitness? It’s about how you rise when life knocks you down. It’s about patience, healing, and rebuilding both your body and your confidence from the ground up.…

Sometimes, it’s not the big life events that change us—it’s the small moments. A hike that feels harder than it should. Or, a simple photo where you barely recognize yourself. These quiet moments often carry loud messages.

Most of us keep pushing through, telling ourselves we’ll “get to it later.”…

Starting a fitness journey often begins with a single goal: to lose weight. For many, the number on the scale becomes the sole focus. The smaller the number, the greater the “success.” But here’s the hard truth—chasing quick results can sometimes cost you more than you bargained for.…

Starting a fitness journey sounds easy. But staying on track and making the right choices? That’s where most of us get stuck. A lot of people begin with full motivation—joining the gym, trying new diets, buying fancy supplements. But somewhere along the way, confusion takes over.…

As women, we often wear many hats—caregiver, professional, mother, wife, friend. In the process of managing everything, one hat often slips off quietly: the one labeled “self.” For many, health and fitness become distant priorities as life piles on responsibilities. But what if that quiet voice within, the one that whispers “I want more,” was finally heard

This is the story of a woman who listened to that voice, not in her 20s, not when life was at its most flexible, but after two decades of professional service, motherhood, and health struggles.…

Sometimes, life gives us wake-up calls in unexpected ways. A health report, a doctor’s warning, or even a loved one’s diagnosis can force us to rethink our priorities. It’s easy to ignore our health when we’re caught up in the daily grind.…

Sometimes, life throws signs our way—gentle nudges or loud alarms—urging us to pause, reflect, and change. These moments don’t always come with warnings. But when they do, they have the power to change the course of our journey. Health scares, especially, can become a turning point—not just for survival, but for transformation.…