At a young age I dreamed of participating in the 100 metres at the Olympic Games! Unfortunately, this option was not for Saudi Arabian girls at the time, so I joined the school volleyball team, and suppressed my ambitions.
However, when I travelled overseas to attend university, I got the opportunity to pursue my dream of sports once again and the first thing I did was join one of the sports teams. Ever since then, sports has become an integral part of my daily routine. I found happiness, I learnt discipline, commitment, and the thrill of competition, and above all, the joy of teamwork. I became a better, stronger and more balanced person.
When I returned to Riyadh, I looked for a community that represented what I had become. I searched and I searched and came to the realisation that around me there were only high rates of obesity and a general lack of healthy lifestyle options.
I have always believed that there are no limits to what women can achieve, and so the idea for ABSolutely was born. It is a community of unique and beautiful, powerful girls. We celebrate girls from different backgrounds with different training needs. Whether you are a new mother, a fighter, a bride to be, or a professional with a busy schedule. All women need a personal space, not a cold hard, sweaty gym. Not just machines. Not just weight loss programmes.
ABSolutely is that personal space for you that celebrates and encourages the journey to balance and health.
I am hoping that the little girl who once dreamed of competing in the Olympic Games is now making that dream come true for all the other dreamers out there!