HEALTHY LIVING BY SABEEN
MY JOURNEY
From chocolate taster to health coach
2011
In 2011, I joined MARS Corporation (yes, the chocolate company), where I was a part of the sensory panel and quality assurance team. I used to taste a variety of chocolate and ice-cream brands for their shelf life and tested lines of new products which were planned on being introduced to a new market. This job was unreal but I definitely enjoyed every single moment.
2012
In 2012, I realised I was gaining weight despite taking care of my diet, and I was diagnosed with Insulin Resistance. My Doctor recommended me to take medicines to control the condition from worsening as it was a pre-diabetic stage. I was devastated, felt like crap. I was always the healthiest child of my family and used to hate medicine but now I was bound to take so many pills daily. The doctor suggested that if I improved my lifestyle, then there is a chance of reversing my health condition. At that time it seemed impossible, however, I was determined and started becoming more conscious about my diet and lifestyle choices.
2014
After 2 years of consistent improvements to my lifestyle, in 2014, I was able to completely terminate the dependence on medicines like Glucophage. This was a major milestone in my life and I am really proud of myself.
2015
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We moved to Singapore in 2015. After reversing my condition, I felt that I had a responsibility towards my community and it would be a great opportunity for me to apply my Masters in Nutrition and Biochemistry.
2016
I decided to pursue a certification in ’Nutritional Therapy’, 2016. By the end of the course, I discovered that not only did I have a passion for improving lifestyle through nutrition but I enjoy coaching and guiding people too. One of my friends recommended me to make it as a career as I enjoy improving overall wellbeing through self-empowerment and implementing change within individuals. So I did my research and started a Health Coach Certification by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.
2017
successfully passed and earned the Holistic Health Coach Certification in January of 2018. Last year, we moved to Dubai and it was the first year of my official Health Coach career. So far, I have helped many individuals to establish and maintain healthy lifestyles by offering classes and personalised one to one sessions.
I have been off medication for the last 5 years. I am feeling much healthier and well than ever.