Sholeen Lagadien - Verywell Fit Menu Verywell Fit Nutrition Weight Management Nutrition Facts Nutrition Basics Diets Meal Plans Meal Delivery Services View All News Fitness and Nutrition What to Buy How We Test Products Fitness Gear Nutrition Products Tools Recipe Nutrition Calculator Weight Loss Calorie Goal BMI Calculator Body Fat Percentage Calculator Calories Burned by Activity Daily Calories Burned Pace Calculator About Us Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Search Sholeen Lagadien Freelance Writer, Editor Expertise Functional Training, Alternative and Complimentary Medicine, Thyroid Diseases Education University of the Western Cape Highlights Articles have appeared in Shape Magazine (South Africa), The Oprah Magazine (South Africa), Women24, Livestrong, South China Morning Post, Healthfully.com Contributed to in-house consumer magazinesCurrently studying Acudetox (ear acupuncture)Passionate about gender and the rights and representation of people with disabilities There are no short cuts to a healthy, strong, and toned body. You can’t train your way to fitness without eating right and you can’t eat your way to fitness without training correctly. I love how pursuing a fitness routine teaches you about a lot more than just how to cultivate a strong back or flat tummy. One learns so much about discipline and sitting with discomfort. Being fit and having a healthy mind are, for me, also inextricably linked. I’ve not yet managed to have one without the other—despite my falling off the fitness wagon many at time. — Sholeen Lagadien Experience Sholeen started her career in magazine journalism as an intern writer at Shape Magazine, SA. She then moved on to become editor of two custom publishing titles. After a short stint as a copywriter at an advertising agency, she decided to pack up her life and go teach English in South Korea. Thereafter, she transitioned into the book publishing industry where she worked as a managing editor shepherding several academic titles. Upon her return to writing, she has focused on health and lifestyle with a keen interest in mental health and alternative and complimentary medicine. Education Sholeen holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Cultural Studies and is currently pursuing a qualification in ear acupuncture (Acudetox). About Verywell Fit Verywell Fit, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, nutrition and fitness destination that provides science-backed information and tools to empower people to take realistic steps towards a healthier life. We reach more than 150 million readers annually. Verywell Fit content is fact checked and reviewed by our Review Board for accuracy and integrity. Learn more about us and our editorial process. Learn More About our Process When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. Cookies Settings Reject All Accept All