Ep 84. Moving to Saudi Arabia: Fitness, Confidence & Building a New Life with Milla Aguiar

Moving to Saudi Arabia changed Mila's life in ways she never expected. In this episode of Saudi Life: Unpacked, Frankie sits down with the Brazilian fitness coach to explore her journey from teaching CrossFit to becoming a leading voice in women's fitness and wellness in the Kingdom. We explore the realities of relocating to Saudi, building a new life from scratch, finding community, adapting to cultural differences, and why so many expats end up staying far longer than they originally planned.Mila reflects on arriving in Saudi without speaking English, watching the country's fitness culture evolve, and helping women build strength, confidence, and healthier relationships with their bodies. This episode covers everything from workout routines and motivation to sleep, recovery, hydration, skincare, hormones, body image, and the growing pressure many women feel to achieve unrealistic beauty standards. This is a conversation about wellness, resilience, and creating a life you love in Saudi Arabia. SHOW NOTESMila's journey from Brazil to Saudi ArabiaMoving to the Kingdom without speaking EnglishHow Saudi Arabia's fitness scene has evolved over the past six yearsBuilding healthy habits that actually lastWhy strength training is essential for womenFinding a workout routine you genuinely enjoySocial media, body image, and fitness expectationsMila's thoughts on Ozempic and quick-fix weight loss trendsThe importance of hormones, recovery, and sleepStaying active during the Saudi summerSkincare, hydration, and wellness tips for life in Saudi ArabiaHow fitness can help build confidence and communityWhy Saudi Arabia changed Mila's mindset and perspective on lifeAdvice for women starting their fitness journeyLessons learned from living and thriving in Saudi Arabia as an expat Product Recommendations:FemfreshHuda BeautyFormeCrossFitLagree Stay Connected: 📍 Follow @saudilifeunpacked for updates, resources weekly episodes.