P.fit Stories

Maya, 39, Lawyer

My journey has been long and filled with countless highs and lows—emotionally, mentally, and physically. For nearly 40 years, I have lived with chronic colon issues and have undergone twenty surgeries. Despite everything, I always managed to look somewhat okay—until my first pregnancy changed everything. I gained 27 kg. During my second pregnancy, I gained another 32 kg, reaching 107 kg on the day I gave birth.

After that, I tried everything to lose weight: dozens of diets, fasting, extreme methods. Nothing worked. I had never exercised in my life, and I felt trapped in a body that didn’t feel like mine anymore.

I started training with Plamena almost impulsively. I told myself I had nothing left to lose—I just couldn’t bear looking in the mirror and feeling disgust anymore. I didn’t want to accept myself “as I am”; I wanted to work toward the best version of myself. And so, my journey began.

The first steps were the hardest. There were days when I wanted to quit, days full of self-doubt, days when even starting felt impossible. I trained at home because I didn’t feel ready to be seen by people at the gym. But I kept going—day by day, step by step—and slowly I began to notice the change.

Plamena created not just a workout plan for me, but a complete nutritional strategy. She guided me through every small milestone, celebrated every victory, and motivated me when I couldn’t motivate myself. She didn’t just train my body—she healed my mind. She taught me how to eat, how to fuel my body, and how not to fear carbs. She helped me rebuild trust in myself.

One day, I looked in the mirror and finally saw her—the best version of me. In that moment, I realised something profound: over these two years, Plamena didn’t just help me change my body. She helped me heal my mind and my soul. She is a deeply kind, gentle, and intuitive person who knows exactly when to support you and when to give you a little push forward. She always reminded me that giving up was not an option.

I started with just three workouts a week. Today, if I don’t train six days a week, I feel like I’m missing something. I still work out from home—my sessions take not more than 40 minutes, I save time, I drink my morning coffee peacefully, and I still manage my children’s routine before kindergarten.

And somewhere along the way, I didn’t just gain strength. I gained a psychologist, a mentor, and a friend—someone I can talk to about everything from daily struggles to relationship frustrations.

Training with Plamena is the best investment I have ever made in myself. I truly believe that anyone who experiences her professionalism, motivation, and warmth will plant the seed of their own transformation.

If I can achieve this after twenty surgeries—you can too.

Slavena, 39, Lawyer

I first reached out to Plami when I needed help with those annoying last postpartum kilos I couldn’t lose. I was never a gym goer and I wanted a workout I can do at home with minimum equipment while taking care of my toddler. Plami helped me stay motivated, eat well, and be consistent when I had a bad day and sent me encouraging messages when I had a good one. It went so well, my husband jumped into his own program with her, too! 😃

We reached the goal I had set but lo and behold - I found out I was pregnant again! 😅 Luckily, she is a certified pregnancy trainer, and this is where I saw the difference with my first pregnancy. I continued to work out consistently throughout my second pregnancy until about 2 weeks before my C-Section. Even though I was a bit older than the first time - I never had those lower back pains and strains, I could take my toddler to the playground. I ate better and had much more energy.

I am now in my second postpartum workout cycle and it is amazing to be supported in this journey by someone who helps you get to where you want to be in a time when so many of us feel the pressure of unrealistic bounce back expectations.

Thank you, Plami, for showing me the promised land of flat bellies and fit arms! 💙🫶🏻

Nour, Business Owner

My husband and I trained with Plamina for 5 months. She had an incredible impact on our fitness journey. From the moment we started with her, we knew that she was a game-changer. Her personalized approach, tailored workouts, and support helped us to achieve our weight loss goals FAST and EASILY.

The couple package she provided made our fitness sessions more enjoyable with a healthier lifestyle. In the same session, we had to train together and then she used to train each one of us separately based on the program that she prepared from the beginning.

Unlike my previous experiences in Dubai,I had back problems back then, and she was the only trainer that really knew what I need without worsening my injury, but to strengthen my back.

She used to give advices on nutrition and lifestyle choices too.

Thank you Plan for everything! You were just perfect!

Olivia, 34, Senior Management Aviation

Plami helped me start my fitness journey. With her I was able to create a consistent gym routine.
I have a busy job where I travel lots hence have always had excuses not to do it.

With Plami I was able to lose around 10kg, increase muscle and drop around 2 clothes sizes.

She is really kind and understanding. Where I have dreaded going to the gym before, this felt closer to meeting a friend for a catch up.

Farida, 33, Lawyer

I chose to train with Plamena because her energy, her physique, and the results she consistently delivers spoke for themselves. Before we started, I wasn’t confident that my demanding schedule—or even my body—would allow me to achieve meaningful progress.

But Plamena’s perseverance and her constant encouragement changed everything. In a surprisingly short time, I saw real improvements in my strength, weight, shape, and overall health. I was genuinely surprised by how far my body could go and how much discipline can transform your life.

What I enjoy most about training with her is the way she brings energy into every session, adapts routines when needed, and tailors every detail—whether it’s nutrition or workout combinations. Nothing is one-size-fits-all with her.

Plamena is technically very strong in form, structure, weight progression, and nutrition. Yet she’s equally flexible, understanding exactly what your body needs and when it needs to rest. She’s creative too—always ready to switch things up to keep training exciting.

If someone is unsure about starting, my advice is simple: just start. Everything good will follow.

Kamelia, 49, Serial Entrepreneur

I first heard about Plamena on Facebook, where someone described her as a very reliable fitness coach. I contacted her directly and after just one trial session I knew I wanted to continue. I liked her energy, the way she communicates, and most of all, the feeling that I could commit to training with someone I feel truly comfortable with.

Before we started, I wasn’t doing any sport at all. I work at a desk for around 14 hours a day, and although doctors kept telling me to exercise, I knew I would never start without a fixed day, time, and person expecting me to show up. On top of that, I’m not easy when it comes to relationships and trust, and I can only train at home during very small windows in my extremely busy schedule.

Training with Plamena changed that. I became disciplined about following a schedule dedicated only to my health and well-being. My body feels more tuned, and my back pain has stopped. I also really enjoy the fun we have during our one-hour sessions every other day — it makes the time fly and the training feel so much easier. What surprised me most was how much work it actually is to do fitness properly, but also how good it feels afterwards.

I would highly recommend Plamena to other women with busy schedules like mine, especially those over 45. If someone is unsure about starting, I would tell her: sooner or later you will have to do something for your body. It’s better to “hurt” for one hour every other day than to be in pain 24/7. So start sooner rather than later – your future self will thank you.

Keely, 33, UK

I came across an advert for personal training with Plamena and as I knew I needed someone to keep me accountable to be able to reach my fitness goals. I messaged her and arranged a 'consultation' before I could change my mind.

During that initial chat, she quickly put me at ease — she listened to my needs and was very honest and realistic about what would and wouldn't work for me. She encouraged me to schedule our first session within the next couple of days and since then, I haven't looked back!

I have done almost 30 sessions and lost ~15kgs but gained a tonne of confidence. I couldn't have done it without Plamena who kept me motivated and on track both in and out of our sessions. I would have never called myself a gym person and still wouldn't, but I always leave our sessions feeling glad I turned up and proud of what I achieved.

If the many great things about training with Plamena, I don't feel self-conscious and unsure if what exercises to do or how to do them and she always knows how to push me just the right amount. If you are thinking about reaching out to Plamena, stop thinking and meet with her asap, you won't regret it!