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Souad Gharib

Exercise & Wellness Specialist

Souad Gharib is an Exercise & Wellness Specialist based in the United Kingdom. She is the Founder of Female Trainer, a boutique women's gym based in West London, United Kingdom. Souad specializes in helping women reach their goals through exercise, nutrition, and counseling. Female Trainer offers personalized training sessions delivered by Souad and her experienced team of female trainers. In addition to in-person training, she has also created an online coaching program, offering tailored fitness programs and guidance to women worldwide. Her unique contributions to women's health and fitness have been featured in several online publications, including Savoir Flair, The Independent, and Yahoo UK.

Favorite Piece of Advice

Consistency is key to achieving your fitness goals. It's not about being perfect, but about making progress every day. Listen to your body, stay patient, and remember, everyone was once a beginner.

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How do I bulk up as a skinny guy?
Here are some simple tips for building muscle through food:
1. Eat more calories - A calorie surplus is key for gaining size. Add snacks or increase meal portions.
2. Focus on protein - Include foods like chicken, eggs, yogurt, lentils, or protein shakes in daily meals.
3. Include carbs and fats - Rice, oats, pasta, bread, nuts, and olive oil help with energy and growth.
4. Eat regularly - 4-6 small meals or snacks throughout the day can make it easier to hit calorie goals.
5. Easy meal ideas:
* Oats with banana and peanut butter
* Eggs on toast
* Chicken and rice with veg
* Smoothies with oats, fruit, and nut butter

Staying consistent with food and training is what brings results.
How long does it take to naturally build muscle​
If you’re training consistently and eating enough protein, you’ll start seeing small changes in 4-6 weeks. Bigger transformations take time, be patient and trust the process!
How do I get rid of stubborn inner thigh fat?
You can’t spot-reduce fat, but you can build and tone your inner thighs with exercises like sumo squats, lateral lunges, and resistance band work. Pair that with full-body workouts and a clean diet to see real results over time.
How do I get rid of my love handles?
Fat loss happens overall, not in one area. Strength train, get your steps in, and focus on eating whole, nutritious foods. Core exercises like Russian twists and side planks will help define your waistline, but real change comes from consistency with training and nutrition.
What's the fastest way to get a bigger butt
Focus on exercises that strengthen the glute muscles. To train your glutes from home, lie on your back on the floor with your palms facing down. Place your feet on the edge of a chair or sofa with your heels hanging off. When you're ready to start, lift up your butt as high as you can, squeeze your glutes with a two-second hold, and then go back to starting position. You can start with 10-12 reps and do 3 sets and gradually increase the repetitions to maybe 15-20. You can even add some weights or do this with a glute band to build even more strength.

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