Our first episode of 2021 is with no other than Luwame Tesfaye, fitness influencer, personal trainer, coach and  Founder of the popular wellness platform and community Luwame. We got to sit down and talk to Luwam about how to start off 2021 right when it comes to our fitness and nutrition habits. It is more important than ever for us to really take care of our health, in this episode Luwam shares her story to becoming a fitness influencer and many practical tips for how you can get started with putting your health first this year. Luwam is a powerhouse of a woman with a wealth of knowledge, she dropped a lot of gems in this episode to get you on the right frame of mind to level up your fitness this year.

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In this episode we talk about:

- How to start off 2021 with healthier habits.

-How Luwam pivoted into fitness from a 9-5 office job.

- Luwams health philosophy, physical exercise and nutrition.

- How to create and set achievable goals for yourself, and how to do the work that comes with the big goal and dreams.

- Small vs big action.

- Advice for beginners.

- Health as a lifestyle vs quick changes.

- Accountability.

-Cultural misconceptions when it comes to health and fitness.

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Get in touch with Luwam

Instagram @luwame_

Website luwame.com

Podcast Inspired by Luwame

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The Eriwellbeing podcast is a mental health and wellbeing podcast, healing black and brown communities through open and honest conversations about our mental health.

Hosted by Ruthie Zerai and Mikal Woldu.

Produced by  Ruthie Zerai, Mikal Woldu and @purecreationmedia

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Disclaimer:

While we hope you love listening to and learning from the podcast, please note this is not a substitute for seeking professional help from licensed mental health professionals. Ruthie and Miki are not Mental health professionals, we are holding this space as community builders. We encourage you to seek professional help in your local area for any mental health concerns that you may be experiencing.