hi! my name is astrid

i am a student in nutrition, i'm super passionate about health and fitness, and i want nothing more but to help you live your healthiest life and enjoy it!

welcome to my little corner of the internet. i'll be sharing nutrition advice, gym motivation, and inspiration to become the best version of yourself.

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dump and bake beef pasta recipe

dump and bake beef pasta recipe

|astrid hickman
this dump and bake beef pasta dish doesn't get much easier. it's full of flavour, protein, fun, and is actually pretty damn cheap - $27.30 for the entire dish (coming...

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a little about me...

i'm studying for my diploma of nutrition

never once did i think i would ever be a university student, let alone studying nutrition, but here i am! i honestly couldn't be happier.

i love to cook

even though my body doesn't like gluten or lactose, i still find a lot of joy in creating nutritious recipes and having fun in the kitchen.

i've been lifting weights for almost a year now

i started my gym journey on the 1st january 2026, and since then, i haven't looked back. the gym is my happy place, even if i leave sweaty and exhausted.

i have two cats

jones (top) is our little black panther, and a little terror at that. spencer (bottom) is our senior boy, a big smoocher for sure.

as of june 2026, i have lost almost 20kg naturally

all through a 500kcal deficit, a balanced diet, and consistent strength training combined with some cardio here and there.

the photo on the left was taken at the beginning of my fat loss journey

the photo on the right was taken roughly 6 months after i started a calorie deficit.

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