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name: Lim Caillou (@callmekaibtw)
Year: 30
height: 1.62m
weight: 64kg
Profession: Learning Specialist at MoneyHero Group, Indoor Cycling Instructor at Absolute Cycle, and Reform Pilates Instructor at Absolute Pilates
situation: attached
food: Typically, I aim to consume 128 grams of protein each day to support muscle building and maintenance. I'm not very strict about sources of protein, but I follow the general guideline of prioritizing unprocessed foods whenever possible. Sometimes, when I need a snack, I'll buy Betagro chicken breast or Nutri-Soy soy milk at 7-Eleven.
exercise: On average, I teach 45 minutes of spin 2-4 times a week, which counts as cardio. Personally, I practice calisthenics 2-3 times in PushPullGive's group classes and attend 1-2 Absolute You reformer Pilates classes to work on my mobility and strength.
Q: Are you into gymnastics now? What inspired you and what do you like about it?
A: The novel coronavirus infection was the trigger. During the pandemic, PushPullGive is one of the gyms offering outdoor group classes, and I really wanted to stay active and try something new. It has been a committed relationship ever since.
It was when I was humbled and empowered by pure bodyweight movement that I realized it was something I wanted to incorporate into my daily routine. They were very challenging for me and required a lot of body awareness to perform efficiently and safely. I love the way it keeps challenging me and it's a long term journey where I can watch how my body moves and feels changes.
How did you become a spinning and Pilates instructor?
Inspiration came from the sense of vitality and authenticity I experienced in spin classes. This made me want to provide the same experience to others. Similarly, I have personally benefited from Pilates and have always enjoyed teaching and supporting others on their fitness journeys.
So I thought, why not? The studio I work at offers both spin and Pilates, so after teaching spin for about three years, I decided to take the plunge and teach Pilates. My goal as an instructor is to be part of a community that improves people's mobility experience.
Did you experience anything that made you feel insecure about yourself when you were younger?
I never really had a problem with my body until kids in elementary school started teasing me about my darker skin and larger size, but over the years I've come to terms with it. , learned to appreciate and accept.
When I felt like I needed to change because of other people's voices and my mind went blank, I tried different ways to do so, but in the end, I gave myself more power and I learned the hard way that there may be another way to love yourself that can be sustainable too. I believe that it is always a journey of exploration and getting to know yourself again and again.
When was the last time you felt least confident?
As an instructor, there were moments, especially in spin, where I felt like I wasn't as cool as other instructors who played music that I thought was cool, like EDM. On the other hand, I loved pop songs, but I didn't think they were that cool. I have experimented with different music genres and have found that playing music that I truly enjoy is an important aspect of being my authentic self when leading a class.
The next step was to be open to experiencing different genres that I may also like but have yet to discover. I slowly incorporated them into my playlists and began to embrace my own style of conducting classes. At the end of the day, the important thing is to stay curious.
Have you ever struggled with your body?
absolutely. From our teens to our mid-twenties, when we consumed social media content depicting the “ideal” body type and weight, we found ourselves wanting to change our bodies to fit that mold in order to feel good about ourselves. Now it looks like this.
But as I tried different workouts and diets and got to know my body better, I realized what worked for me and what didn't. This was a game-changer that allowed me to accept and accept my body as it is. Everyone is different and has their own needs.
Are you satisfied with your body now?
That's a big thumbs up for me. Years of getting to know and continually learning about your body have helped you understand that your body is constantly changing and that you need to provide it with what it needs to stay healthy. became. I love having this relationship with my body.
Do you have any comments about your body?
Comments like “Wow, your back is really wide,” “Oh, your palms are calloused and lumpy,” “Why don't you have abs?” and “Did spinning make your legs bigger?” I often listen to
I'm at a stage where I love my body, so when people get comments like this, I playfully respond with, “Thank you for noticing I'm working hard!”
If you could change anything about yourself, would you?
I want to say yes, but I also want to say no. Because I am always growing, changing, and evolving. I owe it to myself to experience different versions of myself on this life journey.
