Mai Hamed's fitness transformation


  • Mai Hamed, before and after weight loss.
    Mai Hamed, before and after weight loss.
  • Mai Hamed did body combat, weight training and spinning to shift the weight. Photo: Mai Hamed
    Mai Hamed did body combat, weight training and spinning to shift the weight. Photo: Mai Hamed
  • Mai Hamed taught herself and earned a fitness certificate, which allows her to train others. Photo: Mai Hamed
    Mai Hamed taught herself and earned a fitness certificate, which allows her to train others. Photo: Mai Hamed
  • Mai says she has a lot more body confidence now that she leads a healthier lifestyle. Photo: Mai Hamed
    Mai says she has a lot more body confidence now that she leads a healthier lifestyle. Photo: Mai Hamed
  • Mai Hamed with husband Amir and daughters, Jana,12, and Salma, 9. Victor Besa / The National
    Mai Hamed with husband Amir and daughters, Jana,12, and Salma, 9. Victor Besa / The National
  • Mai Hamed is a full-time working mother who was motivated by the pandemic to improve her lifestyle. Victor Besa / The National
    Mai Hamed is a full-time working mother who was motivated by the pandemic to improve her lifestyle. Victor Besa / The National
  • Mai Hamed wearing an old T-shirt from the days when she used to weigh more than 100 kilograms. Victor Besa / The National
    Mai Hamed wearing an old T-shirt from the days when she used to weigh more than 100 kilograms. Victor Besa / The National
  • Mai Hamed is happier now, and hopes to start teaching prenatal fitness to expecting mothers. Victor Besa / The National
    Mai Hamed is happier now, and hopes to start teaching prenatal fitness to expecting mothers. Victor Besa / The National