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Schwere Entscheidung: Die Schwangerschaftssymptome von Laura Mahon waren ein Hirntumor und sie sollte zwischen Baby und Behandlung entscheiden
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WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A 31-year-old mum has revealed how she mistook the symptoms of a brain tumour for pregnancy niggles.
Laura Mahon had no idea that her world was about to come crashing down when she noticed she couldn’t curl her toes.
Halfway through her first pregnancy and understandably concerned, she pressed doctors for an MRI scan. The results were catastrophic.
“They told me I had a brain tumour - a glioma - and that I probably only had a year to live,’ Laura says.
“I was brokenhearted and worried for myself, my husband, Danny, and our unborn daughter, Sienna. We went home and just cried."
The couple, from St Helens, Merseyside, faced an unthinkable decision. They could continue with the pregnancy or start aggressive treatment that might endanger their baby's life.
"We wanted to give Sienna the best possible chance,” Laura says. “The neonatal team told us that aiming for 32 weeks was ideal, as babies generally do better at that stage.
" I couldn't have contrast dye during my MRI so the doctors couldn't see the tumour clearly. But they suspected it was aggressive and needed surgery right away.
“It was a tough decision - my life versus my baby's. In the end, we chose to wait as long as we could for Sienna's sake."
By 27 weeks, Laura's condition had worsened.
"The cancer was spreading,” she says. “I lost feeling in my right arm and started to lose the mobility of my leg and struggled to walk. It was just awful. I knew the tumour was growing in my head, and I couldn't do anything about it until my baby was safely delivered.
“I tried to keep myself distracted and remain positive every day, but I could feel myself getting worse and feared for my life. We didn't really handle it very well - every day was torture. Danny just tried to keep me positive and reassured me everything would be ok."
At 30 weeks doctors performed an emergency C-section under general anaesthetic. Sienna was 10 weeks early and tiny - bu *** L
(c) Dukas - Double Fee ! -
DUK10163014_007
Schwere Entscheidung: Die Schwangerschaftssymptome von Laura Mahon waren ein Hirntumor und sie sollte zwischen Baby und Behandlung entscheiden
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A 31-year-old mum has revealed how she mistook the symptoms of a brain tumour for pregnancy niggles.
Laura Mahon had no idea that her world was about to come crashing down when she noticed she couldn’t curl her toes.
Halfway through her first pregnancy and understandably concerned, she pressed doctors for an MRI scan. The results were catastrophic.
“They told me I had a brain tumour - a glioma - and that I probably only had a year to live,’ Laura says.
“I was brokenhearted and worried for myself, my husband, Danny, and our unborn daughter, Sienna. We went home and just cried."
The couple, from St Helens, Merseyside, faced an unthinkable decision. They could continue with the pregnancy or start aggressive treatment that might endanger their baby's life.
"We wanted to give Sienna the best possible chance,” Laura says. “The neonatal team told us that aiming for 32 weeks was ideal, as babies generally do better at that stage.
" I couldn't have contrast dye during my MRI so the doctors couldn't see the tumour clearly. But they suspected it was aggressive and needed surgery right away.
“It was a tough decision - my life versus my baby's. In the end, we chose to wait as long as we could for Sienna's sake."
By 27 weeks, Laura's condition had worsened.
"The cancer was spreading,” she says. “I lost feeling in my right arm and started to lose the mobility of my leg and struggled to walk. It was just awful. I knew the tumour was growing in my head, and I couldn't do anything about it until my baby was safely delivered.
“I tried to keep myself distracted and remain positive every day, but I could feel myself getting worse and feared for my life. We didn't really handle it very well - every day was torture. Danny just tried to keep me positive and reassured me everything would be ok."
At 30 weeks doctors performed an emergency C-section under general anaesthetic. Sienna was 10 weeks early and tiny - bu *** L
(c) Dukas - Double Fee ! -
DUK10163014_008
Schwere Entscheidung: Die Schwangerschaftssymptome von Laura Mahon waren ein Hirntumor und sie sollte zwischen Baby und Behandlung entscheiden
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A 31-year-old mum has revealed how she mistook the symptoms of a brain tumour for pregnancy niggles.
Laura Mahon had no idea that her world was about to come crashing down when she noticed she couldn’t curl her toes.
Halfway through her first pregnancy and understandably concerned, she pressed doctors for an MRI scan. The results were catastrophic.
“They told me I had a brain tumour - a glioma - and that I probably only had a year to live,’ Laura says.
“I was brokenhearted and worried for myself, my husband, Danny, and our unborn daughter, Sienna. We went home and just cried."
The couple, from St Helens, Merseyside, faced an unthinkable decision. They could continue with the pregnancy or start aggressive treatment that might endanger their baby's life.
"We wanted to give Sienna the best possible chance,” Laura says. “The neonatal team told us that aiming for 32 weeks was ideal, as babies generally do better at that stage.
" I couldn't have contrast dye during my MRI so the doctors couldn't see the tumour clearly. But they suspected it was aggressive and needed surgery right away.
“It was a tough decision - my life versus my baby's. In the end, we chose to wait as long as we could for Sienna's sake."
By 27 weeks, Laura's condition had worsened.
"The cancer was spreading,” she says. “I lost feeling in my right arm and started to lose the mobility of my leg and struggled to walk. It was just awful. I knew the tumour was growing in my head, and I couldn't do anything about it until my baby was safely delivered.
“I tried to keep myself distracted and remain positive every day, but I could feel myself getting worse and feared for my life. We didn't really handle it very well - every day was torture. Danny just tried to keep me positive and reassured me everything would be ok."
At 30 weeks doctors performed an emergency C-section under general anaesthetic. Sienna was 10 weeks early and tiny - bu *** L
(c) Dukas - Double Fee ! -
DUK10163014_006
Schwere Entscheidung: Die Schwangerschaftssymptome von Laura Mahon waren ein Hirntumor und sie sollte zwischen Baby und Behandlung entscheiden
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A 31-year-old mum has revealed how she mistook the symptoms of a brain tumour for pregnancy niggles.
Laura Mahon had no idea that her world was about to come crashing down when she noticed she couldn’t curl her toes.
Halfway through her first pregnancy and understandably concerned, she pressed doctors for an MRI scan. The results were catastrophic.
“They told me I had a brain tumour - a glioma - and that I probably only had a year to live,’ Laura says.
“I was brokenhearted and worried for myself, my husband, Danny, and our unborn daughter, Sienna. We went home and just cried."
The couple, from St Helens, Merseyside, faced an unthinkable decision. They could continue with the pregnancy or start aggressive treatment that might endanger their baby's life.
"We wanted to give Sienna the best possible chance,” Laura says. “The neonatal team told us that aiming for 32 weeks was ideal, as babies generally do better at that stage.
" I couldn't have contrast dye during my MRI so the doctors couldn't see the tumour clearly. But they suspected it was aggressive and needed surgery right away.
“It was a tough decision - my life versus my baby's. In the end, we chose to wait as long as we could for Sienna's sake."
By 27 weeks, Laura's condition had worsened.
"The cancer was spreading,” she says. “I lost feeling in my right arm and started to lose the mobility of my leg and struggled to walk. It was just awful. I knew the tumour was growing in my head, and I couldn't do anything about it until my baby was safely delivered.
“I tried to keep myself distracted and remain positive every day, but I could feel myself getting worse and feared for my life. We didn't really handle it very well - every day was torture. Danny just tried to keep me positive and reassured me everything would be ok."
At 30 weeks doctors performed an emergency C-section under general anaesthetic. Sienna was 10 weeks early and tiny - bu *** L
(c) Dukas - Double Fee ! -
DUK10163014_004
Schwere Entscheidung: Die Schwangerschaftssymptome von Laura Mahon waren ein Hirntumor und sie sollte zwischen Baby und Behandlung entscheiden
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A 31-year-old mum has revealed how she mistook the symptoms of a brain tumour for pregnancy niggles.
Laura Mahon had no idea that her world was about to come crashing down when she noticed she couldn’t curl her toes.
Halfway through her first pregnancy and understandably concerned, she pressed doctors for an MRI scan. The results were catastrophic.
“They told me I had a brain tumour - a glioma - and that I probably only had a year to live,’ Laura says.
“I was brokenhearted and worried for myself, my husband, Danny, and our unborn daughter, Sienna. We went home and just cried."
The couple, from St Helens, Merseyside, faced an unthinkable decision. They could continue with the pregnancy or start aggressive treatment that might endanger their baby's life.
"We wanted to give Sienna the best possible chance,” Laura says. “The neonatal team told us that aiming for 32 weeks was ideal, as babies generally do better at that stage.
" I couldn't have contrast dye during my MRI so the doctors couldn't see the tumour clearly. But they suspected it was aggressive and needed surgery right away.
“It was a tough decision - my life versus my baby's. In the end, we chose to wait as long as we could for Sienna's sake."
By 27 weeks, Laura's condition had worsened.
"The cancer was spreading,” she says. “I lost feeling in my right arm and started to lose the mobility of my leg and struggled to walk. It was just awful. I knew the tumour was growing in my head, and I couldn't do anything about it until my baby was safely delivered.
“I tried to keep myself distracted and remain positive every day, but I could feel myself getting worse and feared for my life. We didn't really handle it very well - every day was torture. Danny just tried to keep me positive and reassured me everything would be ok."
At 30 weeks doctors performed an emergency C-section under general anaesthetic. Sienna was 10 weeks early and tiny - bu *** L
(c) Dukas - Double Fee ! -
DUK10163014_001
Schwere Entscheidung: Die Schwangerschaftssymptome von Laura Mahon waren ein Hirntumor und sie sollte zwischen Baby und Behandlung entscheiden
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A 31-year-old mum has revealed how she mistook the symptoms of a brain tumour for pregnancy niggles.
Laura Mahon had no idea that her world was about to come crashing down when she noticed she couldn’t curl her toes.
Halfway through her first pregnancy and understandably concerned, she pressed doctors for an MRI scan. The results were catastrophic.
“They told me I had a brain tumour - a glioma - and that I probably only had a year to live,’ Laura says.
“I was brokenhearted and worried for myself, my husband, Danny, and our unborn daughter, Sienna. We went home and just cried."
The couple, from St Helens, Merseyside, faced an unthinkable decision. They could continue with the pregnancy or start aggressive treatment that might endanger their baby's life.
"We wanted to give Sienna the best possible chance,” Laura says. “The neonatal team told us that aiming for 32 weeks was ideal, as babies generally do better at that stage.
" I couldn't have contrast dye during my MRI so the doctors couldn't see the tumour clearly. But they suspected it was aggressive and needed surgery right away.
“It was a tough decision - my life versus my baby's. In the end, we chose to wait as long as we could for Sienna's sake."
By 27 weeks, Laura's condition had worsened.
"The cancer was spreading,” she says. “I lost feeling in my right arm and started to lose the mobility of my leg and struggled to walk. It was just awful. I knew the tumour was growing in my head, and I couldn't do anything about it until my baby was safely delivered.
“I tried to keep myself distracted and remain positive every day, but I could feel myself getting worse and feared for my life. We didn't really handle it very well - every day was torture. Danny just tried to keep me positive and reassured me everything would be ok."
At 30 weeks doctors performed an emergency C-section under general anaesthetic. Sienna was 10 weeks early and tiny - bu *** L
(c) Dukas - Double Fee ! -
DUK10163014_009
Schwere Entscheidung: Die Schwangerschaftssymptome von Laura Mahon waren ein Hirntumor und sie sollte zwischen Baby und Behandlung entscheiden
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A 31-year-old mum has revealed how she mistook the symptoms of a brain tumour for pregnancy niggles.
Laura Mahon had no idea that her world was about to come crashing down when she noticed she couldn’t curl her toes.
Halfway through her first pregnancy and understandably concerned, she pressed doctors for an MRI scan. The results were catastrophic.
“They told me I had a brain tumour - a glioma - and that I probably only had a year to live,’ Laura says.
“I was brokenhearted and worried for myself, my husband, Danny, and our unborn daughter, Sienna. We went home and just cried."
The couple, from St Helens, Merseyside, faced an unthinkable decision. They could continue with the pregnancy or start aggressive treatment that might endanger their baby's life.
"We wanted to give Sienna the best possible chance,” Laura says. “The neonatal team told us that aiming for 32 weeks was ideal, as babies generally do better at that stage.
" I couldn't have contrast dye during my MRI so the doctors couldn't see the tumour clearly. But they suspected it was aggressive and needed surgery right away.
“It was a tough decision - my life versus my baby's. In the end, we chose to wait as long as we could for Sienna's sake."
By 27 weeks, Laura's condition had worsened.
"The cancer was spreading,” she says. “I lost feeling in my right arm and started to lose the mobility of my leg and struggled to walk. It was just awful. I knew the tumour was growing in my head, and I couldn't do anything about it until my baby was safely delivered.
“I tried to keep myself distracted and remain positive every day, but I could feel myself getting worse and feared for my life. We didn't really handle it very well - every day was torture. Danny just tried to keep me positive and reassured me everything would be ok."
At 30 weeks doctors performed an emergency C-section under general anaesthetic. Sienna was 10 weeks early and tiny - bu *** L
(c) Dukas - Double Fee ! -
DUK10163014_005
Schwere Entscheidung: Die Schwangerschaftssymptome von Laura Mahon waren ein Hirntumor und sie sollte zwischen Baby und Behandlung entscheiden
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A 31-year-old mum has revealed how she mistook the symptoms of a brain tumour for pregnancy niggles.
Laura Mahon had no idea that her world was about to come crashing down when she noticed she couldn’t curl her toes.
Halfway through her first pregnancy and understandably concerned, she pressed doctors for an MRI scan. The results were catastrophic.
“They told me I had a brain tumour - a glioma - and that I probably only had a year to live,’ Laura says.
“I was brokenhearted and worried for myself, my husband, Danny, and our unborn daughter, Sienna. We went home and just cried."
The couple, from St Helens, Merseyside, faced an unthinkable decision. They could continue with the pregnancy or start aggressive treatment that might endanger their baby's life.
"We wanted to give Sienna the best possible chance,” Laura says. “The neonatal team told us that aiming for 32 weeks was ideal, as babies generally do better at that stage.
" I couldn't have contrast dye during my MRI so the doctors couldn't see the tumour clearly. But they suspected it was aggressive and needed surgery right away.
“It was a tough decision - my life versus my baby's. In the end, we chose to wait as long as we could for Sienna's sake."
By 27 weeks, Laura's condition had worsened.
"The cancer was spreading,” she says. “I lost feeling in my right arm and started to lose the mobility of my leg and struggled to walk. It was just awful. I knew the tumour was growing in my head, and I couldn't do anything about it until my baby was safely delivered.
“I tried to keep myself distracted and remain positive every day, but I could feel myself getting worse and feared for my life. We didn't really handle it very well - every day was torture. Danny just tried to keep me positive and reassured me everything would be ok."
At 30 weeks doctors performed an emergency C-section under general anaesthetic. Sienna was 10 weeks early and tiny - bu *** L
(c) Dukas - Double Fee ! -
DUK10163014_002
Schwere Entscheidung: Die Schwangerschaftssymptome von Laura Mahon waren ein Hirntumor und sie sollte zwischen Baby und Behandlung entscheiden
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A 31-year-old mum has revealed how she mistook the symptoms of a brain tumour for pregnancy niggles.
Laura Mahon had no idea that her world was about to come crashing down when she noticed she couldn’t curl her toes.
Halfway through her first pregnancy and understandably concerned, she pressed doctors for an MRI scan. The results were catastrophic.
“They told me I had a brain tumour - a glioma - and that I probably only had a year to live,’ Laura says.
“I was brokenhearted and worried for myself, my husband, Danny, and our unborn daughter, Sienna. We went home and just cried."
The couple, from St Helens, Merseyside, faced an unthinkable decision. They could continue with the pregnancy or start aggressive treatment that might endanger their baby's life.
"We wanted to give Sienna the best possible chance,” Laura says. “The neonatal team told us that aiming for 32 weeks was ideal, as babies generally do better at that stage.
" I couldn't have contrast dye during my MRI so the doctors couldn't see the tumour clearly. But they suspected it was aggressive and needed surgery right away.
“It was a tough decision - my life versus my baby's. In the end, we chose to wait as long as we could for Sienna's sake."
By 27 weeks, Laura's condition had worsened.
"The cancer was spreading,” she says. “I lost feeling in my right arm and started to lose the mobility of my leg and struggled to walk. It was just awful. I knew the tumour was growing in my head, and I couldn't do anything about it until my baby was safely delivered.
“I tried to keep myself distracted and remain positive every day, but I could feel myself getting worse and feared for my life. We didn't really handle it very well - every day was torture. Danny just tried to keep me positive and reassured me everything would be ok."
At 30 weeks doctors performed an emergency C-section under general anaesthetic. Sienna was 10 weeks early and tiny - bu *** L
(c) Dukas - Double Fee ! -
DUK10163014_011
Schwere Entscheidung: Die Schwangerschaftssymptome von Laura Mahon waren ein Hirntumor und sie sollte zwischen Baby und Behandlung entscheiden
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A 31-year-old mum has revealed how she mistook the symptoms of a brain tumour for pregnancy niggles.
Laura Mahon had no idea that her world was about to come crashing down when she noticed she couldn’t curl her toes.
Halfway through her first pregnancy and understandably concerned, she pressed doctors for an MRI scan. The results were catastrophic.
“They told me I had a brain tumour - a glioma - and that I probably only had a year to live,’ Laura says.
“I was brokenhearted and worried for myself, my husband, Danny, and our unborn daughter, Sienna. We went home and just cried."
The couple, from St Helens, Merseyside, faced an unthinkable decision. They could continue with the pregnancy or start aggressive treatment that might endanger their baby's life.
"We wanted to give Sienna the best possible chance,” Laura says. “The neonatal team told us that aiming for 32 weeks was ideal, as babies generally do better at that stage.
" I couldn't have contrast dye during my MRI so the doctors couldn't see the tumour clearly. But they suspected it was aggressive and needed surgery right away.
“It was a tough decision - my life versus my baby's. In the end, we chose to wait as long as we could for Sienna's sake."
By 27 weeks, Laura's condition had worsened.
"The cancer was spreading,” she says. “I lost feeling in my right arm and started to lose the mobility of my leg and struggled to walk. It was just awful. I knew the tumour was growing in my head, and I couldn't do anything about it until my baby was safely delivered.
“I tried to keep myself distracted and remain positive every day, but I could feel myself getting worse and feared for my life. We didn't really handle it very well - every day was torture. Danny just tried to keep me positive and reassured me everything would be ok."
At 30 weeks doctors performed an emergency C-section under general anaesthetic. Sienna was 10 weeks early and tiny - bu *** L
(c) Dukas - Double Fee ! -
DUK10163014_010
Schwere Entscheidung: Die Schwangerschaftssymptome von Laura Mahon waren ein Hirntumor und sie sollte zwischen Baby und Behandlung entscheiden
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A 31-year-old mum has revealed how she mistook the symptoms of a brain tumour for pregnancy niggles.
Laura Mahon had no idea that her world was about to come crashing down when she noticed she couldn’t curl her toes.
Halfway through her first pregnancy and understandably concerned, she pressed doctors for an MRI scan. The results were catastrophic.
“They told me I had a brain tumour - a glioma - and that I probably only had a year to live,’ Laura says.
“I was brokenhearted and worried for myself, my husband, Danny, and our unborn daughter, Sienna. We went home and just cried."
The couple, from St Helens, Merseyside, faced an unthinkable decision. They could continue with the pregnancy or start aggressive treatment that might endanger their baby's life.
"We wanted to give Sienna the best possible chance,” Laura says. “The neonatal team told us that aiming for 32 weeks was ideal, as babies generally do better at that stage.
" I couldn't have contrast dye during my MRI so the doctors couldn't see the tumour clearly. But they suspected it was aggressive and needed surgery right away.
“It was a tough decision - my life versus my baby's. In the end, we chose to wait as long as we could for Sienna's sake."
By 27 weeks, Laura's condition had worsened.
"The cancer was spreading,” she says. “I lost feeling in my right arm and started to lose the mobility of my leg and struggled to walk. It was just awful. I knew the tumour was growing in my head, and I couldn't do anything about it until my baby was safely delivered.
“I tried to keep myself distracted and remain positive every day, but I could feel myself getting worse and feared for my life. We didn't really handle it very well - every day was torture. Danny just tried to keep me positive and reassured me everything would be ok."
At 30 weeks doctors performed an emergency C-section under general anaesthetic. Sienna was 10 weeks early and tiny - bu *** L
(c) Dukas - Double Fee ! -
DUK10162926_012
Von XXXL zu XS: Mikaela Cameron aus Sydney hat innerhalb eines Jahres über 60 Kilo abgenommen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A woman who weighed more than 20st (127.7kg) lost nearly half her body weight in a year and is now preparing for her first bodybuilding competition.
Mikaela Cameron, 29, says she was “obese, depressed and lost” and knew that she had to reshape her mind and body.
This spurred her on to undergo gastric sleeve surgery in November 2023, after which she lost a staggering 9st 10lb (61.7kg).
But she insists that the operation was not a quick fix - and that losing weight and maintaining her new body requires daily commitment.
"Some days, I'm truly blown away by how much my body has transformed,” she says. “There's no secret: the gastric sleeve changed my life, but it's a tool, and you need to use it right.
“You can regain weight or not lose it. I used it to shift my mindset, change my lifestyle, and take control of my life. Getting the gastric sleeve isn't a quick fix; it's not the answer unless you're ready to put in the work"
She is also quick to correct those who assume her transformation is down to luck.
"I'm not 'lucky' – I work hard,” she says. “I train five days a week, even when I don't feel like it.
“I've completely changed my relationship with food and binging. I see food as fuel and learned to love the foods I once hated because I know they're good for my body."
Mikaela began 2024 weighing 17st 4lb (110kg). By December she was down to 10st 13lb (69.4kg) and now weighs 10st 5lb (66kg).
She had a major setback after developing gallstones, a possible complication with gastric sleeve surgery, and had her gallbladder removed in October.
"My surgery was delayed by seven hours, which had my anxiety through the roof, but I finally made it through. The first few days were tough with intense pain, especially in my shoulders from the gas they use in surgery, but I'm grateful to be surrounded by such an incredible support network," she says.
Mikaela credits her success to consistency and urges other ***
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162926_003
Von XXXL zu XS: Mikaela Cameron aus Sydney hat innerhalb eines Jahres über 60 Kilo abgenommen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A woman who weighed more than 20st (127.7kg) lost nearly half her body weight in a year and is now preparing for her first bodybuilding competition.
Mikaela Cameron, 29, says she was “obese, depressed and lost” and knew that she had to reshape her mind and body.
This spurred her on to undergo gastric sleeve surgery in November 2023, after which she lost a staggering 9st 10lb (61.7kg).
But she insists that the operation was not a quick fix - and that losing weight and maintaining her new body requires daily commitment.
"Some days, I'm truly blown away by how much my body has transformed,” she says. “There's no secret: the gastric sleeve changed my life, but it's a tool, and you need to use it right.
“You can regain weight or not lose it. I used it to shift my mindset, change my lifestyle, and take control of my life. Getting the gastric sleeve isn't a quick fix; it's not the answer unless you're ready to put in the work"
She is also quick to correct those who assume her transformation is down to luck.
"I'm not 'lucky' – I work hard,” she says. “I train five days a week, even when I don't feel like it.
“I've completely changed my relationship with food and binging. I see food as fuel and learned to love the foods I once hated because I know they're good for my body."
Mikaela began 2024 weighing 17st 4lb (110kg). By December she was down to 10st 13lb (69.4kg) and now weighs 10st 5lb (66kg).
She had a major setback after developing gallstones, a possible complication with gastric sleeve surgery, and had her gallbladder removed in October.
"My surgery was delayed by seven hours, which had my anxiety through the roof, but I finally made it through. The first few days were tough with intense pain, especially in my shoulders from the gas they use in surgery, but I'm grateful to be surrounded by such an incredible support network," she says.
Mikaela credits her success to consistency and urges other ***
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162926_005
Von XXXL zu XS: Mikaela Cameron aus Sydney hat innerhalb eines Jahres über 60 Kilo abgenommen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A woman who weighed more than 20st (127.7kg) lost nearly half her body weight in a year and is now preparing for her first bodybuilding competition.
Mikaela Cameron, 29, says she was “obese, depressed and lost” and knew that she had to reshape her mind and body.
This spurred her on to undergo gastric sleeve surgery in November 2023, after which she lost a staggering 9st 10lb (61.7kg).
But she insists that the operation was not a quick fix - and that losing weight and maintaining her new body requires daily commitment.
"Some days, I'm truly blown away by how much my body has transformed,” she says. “There's no secret: the gastric sleeve changed my life, but it's a tool, and you need to use it right.
“You can regain weight or not lose it. I used it to shift my mindset, change my lifestyle, and take control of my life. Getting the gastric sleeve isn't a quick fix; it's not the answer unless you're ready to put in the work"
She is also quick to correct those who assume her transformation is down to luck.
"I'm not 'lucky' – I work hard,” she says. “I train five days a week, even when I don't feel like it.
“I've completely changed my relationship with food and binging. I see food as fuel and learned to love the foods I once hated because I know they're good for my body."
Mikaela began 2024 weighing 17st 4lb (110kg). By December she was down to 10st 13lb (69.4kg) and now weighs 10st 5lb (66kg).
She had a major setback after developing gallstones, a possible complication with gastric sleeve surgery, and had her gallbladder removed in October.
"My surgery was delayed by seven hours, which had my anxiety through the roof, but I finally made it through. The first few days were tough with intense pain, especially in my shoulders from the gas they use in surgery, but I'm grateful to be surrounded by such an incredible support network," she says.
Mikaela credits her success to consistency and urges other ***
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162926_008
Von XXXL zu XS: Mikaela Cameron aus Sydney hat innerhalb eines Jahres über 60 Kilo abgenommen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A woman who weighed more than 20st (127.7kg) lost nearly half her body weight in a year and is now preparing for her first bodybuilding competition.
Mikaela Cameron, 29, says she was “obese, depressed and lost” and knew that she had to reshape her mind and body.
This spurred her on to undergo gastric sleeve surgery in November 2023, after which she lost a staggering 9st 10lb (61.7kg).
But she insists that the operation was not a quick fix - and that losing weight and maintaining her new body requires daily commitment.
"Some days, I'm truly blown away by how much my body has transformed,” she says. “There's no secret: the gastric sleeve changed my life, but it's a tool, and you need to use it right.
“You can regain weight or not lose it. I used it to shift my mindset, change my lifestyle, and take control of my life. Getting the gastric sleeve isn't a quick fix; it's not the answer unless you're ready to put in the work"
She is also quick to correct those who assume her transformation is down to luck.
"I'm not 'lucky' – I work hard,” she says. “I train five days a week, even when I don't feel like it.
“I've completely changed my relationship with food and binging. I see food as fuel and learned to love the foods I once hated because I know they're good for my body."
Mikaela began 2024 weighing 17st 4lb (110kg). By December she was down to 10st 13lb (69.4kg) and now weighs 10st 5lb (66kg).
She had a major setback after developing gallstones, a possible complication with gastric sleeve surgery, and had her gallbladder removed in October.
"My surgery was delayed by seven hours, which had my anxiety through the roof, but I finally made it through. The first few days were tough with intense pain, especially in my shoulders from the gas they use in surgery, but I'm grateful to be surrounded by such an incredible support network," she says.
Mikaela credits her success to consistency and urges other ***
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162926_010
Von XXXL zu XS: Mikaela Cameron aus Sydney hat innerhalb eines Jahres über 60 Kilo abgenommen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A woman who weighed more than 20st (127.7kg) lost nearly half her body weight in a year and is now preparing for her first bodybuilding competition.
Mikaela Cameron, 29, says she was “obese, depressed and lost” and knew that she had to reshape her mind and body.
This spurred her on to undergo gastric sleeve surgery in November 2023, after which she lost a staggering 9st 10lb (61.7kg).
But she insists that the operation was not a quick fix - and that losing weight and maintaining her new body requires daily commitment.
"Some days, I'm truly blown away by how much my body has transformed,” she says. “There's no secret: the gastric sleeve changed my life, but it's a tool, and you need to use it right.
“You can regain weight or not lose it. I used it to shift my mindset, change my lifestyle, and take control of my life. Getting the gastric sleeve isn't a quick fix; it's not the answer unless you're ready to put in the work"
She is also quick to correct those who assume her transformation is down to luck.
"I'm not 'lucky' – I work hard,” she says. “I train five days a week, even when I don't feel like it.
“I've completely changed my relationship with food and binging. I see food as fuel and learned to love the foods I once hated because I know they're good for my body."
Mikaela began 2024 weighing 17st 4lb (110kg). By December she was down to 10st 13lb (69.4kg) and now weighs 10st 5lb (66kg).
She had a major setback after developing gallstones, a possible complication with gastric sleeve surgery, and had her gallbladder removed in October.
"My surgery was delayed by seven hours, which had my anxiety through the roof, but I finally made it through. The first few days were tough with intense pain, especially in my shoulders from the gas they use in surgery, but I'm grateful to be surrounded by such an incredible support network," she says.
Mikaela credits her success to consistency and urges other ***
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162926_002
Von XXXL zu XS: Mikaela Cameron aus Sydney hat innerhalb eines Jahres über 60 Kilo abgenommen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A woman who weighed more than 20st (127.7kg) lost nearly half her body weight in a year and is now preparing for her first bodybuilding competition.
Mikaela Cameron, 29, says she was “obese, depressed and lost” and knew that she had to reshape her mind and body.
This spurred her on to undergo gastric sleeve surgery in November 2023, after which she lost a staggering 9st 10lb (61.7kg).
But she insists that the operation was not a quick fix - and that losing weight and maintaining her new body requires daily commitment.
"Some days, I'm truly blown away by how much my body has transformed,” she says. “There's no secret: the gastric sleeve changed my life, but it's a tool, and you need to use it right.
“You can regain weight or not lose it. I used it to shift my mindset, change my lifestyle, and take control of my life. Getting the gastric sleeve isn't a quick fix; it's not the answer unless you're ready to put in the work"
She is also quick to correct those who assume her transformation is down to luck.
"I'm not 'lucky' – I work hard,” she says. “I train five days a week, even when I don't feel like it.
“I've completely changed my relationship with food and binging. I see food as fuel and learned to love the foods I once hated because I know they're good for my body."
Mikaela began 2024 weighing 17st 4lb (110kg). By December she was down to 10st 13lb (69.4kg) and now weighs 10st 5lb (66kg).
She had a major setback after developing gallstones, a possible complication with gastric sleeve surgery, and had her gallbladder removed in October.
"My surgery was delayed by seven hours, which had my anxiety through the roof, but I finally made it through. The first few days were tough with intense pain, especially in my shoulders from the gas they use in surgery, but I'm grateful to be surrounded by such an incredible support network," she says.
Mikaela credits her success to consistency and urges other ***
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162926_006
Von XXXL zu XS: Mikaela Cameron aus Sydney hat innerhalb eines Jahres über 60 Kilo abgenommen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A woman who weighed more than 20st (127.7kg) lost nearly half her body weight in a year and is now preparing for her first bodybuilding competition.
Mikaela Cameron, 29, says she was “obese, depressed and lost” and knew that she had to reshape her mind and body.
This spurred her on to undergo gastric sleeve surgery in November 2023, after which she lost a staggering 9st 10lb (61.7kg).
But she insists that the operation was not a quick fix - and that losing weight and maintaining her new body requires daily commitment.
"Some days, I'm truly blown away by how much my body has transformed,” she says. “There's no secret: the gastric sleeve changed my life, but it's a tool, and you need to use it right.
“You can regain weight or not lose it. I used it to shift my mindset, change my lifestyle, and take control of my life. Getting the gastric sleeve isn't a quick fix; it's not the answer unless you're ready to put in the work"
She is also quick to correct those who assume her transformation is down to luck.
"I'm not 'lucky' – I work hard,” she says. “I train five days a week, even when I don't feel like it.
“I've completely changed my relationship with food and binging. I see food as fuel and learned to love the foods I once hated because I know they're good for my body."
Mikaela began 2024 weighing 17st 4lb (110kg). By December she was down to 10st 13lb (69.4kg) and now weighs 10st 5lb (66kg).
She had a major setback after developing gallstones, a possible complication with gastric sleeve surgery, and had her gallbladder removed in October.
"My surgery was delayed by seven hours, which had my anxiety through the roof, but I finally made it through. The first few days were tough with intense pain, especially in my shoulders from the gas they use in surgery, but I'm grateful to be surrounded by such an incredible support network," she says.
Mikaela credits her success to consistency and urges other ***
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162926_009
Von XXXL zu XS: Mikaela Cameron aus Sydney hat innerhalb eines Jahres über 60 Kilo abgenommen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A woman who weighed more than 20st (127.7kg) lost nearly half her body weight in a year and is now preparing for her first bodybuilding competition.
Mikaela Cameron, 29, says she was “obese, depressed and lost” and knew that she had to reshape her mind and body.
This spurred her on to undergo gastric sleeve surgery in November 2023, after which she lost a staggering 9st 10lb (61.7kg).
But she insists that the operation was not a quick fix - and that losing weight and maintaining her new body requires daily commitment.
"Some days, I'm truly blown away by how much my body has transformed,” she says. “There's no secret: the gastric sleeve changed my life, but it's a tool, and you need to use it right.
“You can regain weight or not lose it. I used it to shift my mindset, change my lifestyle, and take control of my life. Getting the gastric sleeve isn't a quick fix; it's not the answer unless you're ready to put in the work"
She is also quick to correct those who assume her transformation is down to luck.
"I'm not 'lucky' – I work hard,” she says. “I train five days a week, even when I don't feel like it.
“I've completely changed my relationship with food and binging. I see food as fuel and learned to love the foods I once hated because I know they're good for my body."
Mikaela began 2024 weighing 17st 4lb (110kg). By December she was down to 10st 13lb (69.4kg) and now weighs 10st 5lb (66kg).
She had a major setback after developing gallstones, a possible complication with gastric sleeve surgery, and had her gallbladder removed in October.
"My surgery was delayed by seven hours, which had my anxiety through the roof, but I finally made it through. The first few days were tough with intense pain, especially in my shoulders from the gas they use in surgery, but I'm grateful to be surrounded by such an incredible support network," she says.
Mikaela credits her success to consistency and urges other ***
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162926_001
Von XXXL zu XS: Mikaela Cameron aus Sydney hat innerhalb eines Jahres über 60 Kilo abgenommen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A woman who weighed more than 20st (127.7kg) lost nearly half her body weight in a year and is now preparing for her first bodybuilding competition.
Mikaela Cameron, 29, says she was “obese, depressed and lost” and knew that she had to reshape her mind and body.
This spurred her on to undergo gastric sleeve surgery in November 2023, after which she lost a staggering 9st 10lb (61.7kg).
But she insists that the operation was not a quick fix - and that losing weight and maintaining her new body requires daily commitment.
"Some days, I'm truly blown away by how much my body has transformed,” she says. “There's no secret: the gastric sleeve changed my life, but it's a tool, and you need to use it right.
“You can regain weight or not lose it. I used it to shift my mindset, change my lifestyle, and take control of my life. Getting the gastric sleeve isn't a quick fix; it's not the answer unless you're ready to put in the work"
She is also quick to correct those who assume her transformation is down to luck.
"I'm not 'lucky' – I work hard,” she says. “I train five days a week, even when I don't feel like it.
“I've completely changed my relationship with food and binging. I see food as fuel and learned to love the foods I once hated because I know they're good for my body."
Mikaela began 2024 weighing 17st 4lb (110kg). By December she was down to 10st 13lb (69.4kg) and now weighs 10st 5lb (66kg).
She had a major setback after developing gallstones, a possible complication with gastric sleeve surgery, and had her gallbladder removed in October.
"My surgery was delayed by seven hours, which had my anxiety through the roof, but I finally made it through. The first few days were tough with intense pain, especially in my shoulders from the gas they use in surgery, but I'm grateful to be surrounded by such an incredible support network," she says.
Mikaela credits her success to consistency and urges other ***
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162926_004
Von XXXL zu XS: Mikaela Cameron aus Sydney hat innerhalb eines Jahres über 60 Kilo abgenommen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A woman who weighed more than 20st (127.7kg) lost nearly half her body weight in a year and is now preparing for her first bodybuilding competition.
Mikaela Cameron, 29, says she was “obese, depressed and lost” and knew that she had to reshape her mind and body.
This spurred her on to undergo gastric sleeve surgery in November 2023, after which she lost a staggering 9st 10lb (61.7kg).
But she insists that the operation was not a quick fix - and that losing weight and maintaining her new body requires daily commitment.
"Some days, I'm truly blown away by how much my body has transformed,” she says. “There's no secret: the gastric sleeve changed my life, but it's a tool, and you need to use it right.
“You can regain weight or not lose it. I used it to shift my mindset, change my lifestyle, and take control of my life. Getting the gastric sleeve isn't a quick fix; it's not the answer unless you're ready to put in the work"
She is also quick to correct those who assume her transformation is down to luck.
"I'm not 'lucky' – I work hard,” she says. “I train five days a week, even when I don't feel like it.
“I've completely changed my relationship with food and binging. I see food as fuel and learned to love the foods I once hated because I know they're good for my body."
Mikaela began 2024 weighing 17st 4lb (110kg). By December she was down to 10st 13lb (69.4kg) and now weighs 10st 5lb (66kg).
She had a major setback after developing gallstones, a possible complication with gastric sleeve surgery, and had her gallbladder removed in October.
"My surgery was delayed by seven hours, which had my anxiety through the roof, but I finally made it through. The first few days were tough with intense pain, especially in my shoulders from the gas they use in surgery, but I'm grateful to be surrounded by such an incredible support network," she says.
Mikaela credits her success to consistency and urges other ***
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162926_011
Von XXXL zu XS: Mikaela Cameron aus Sydney hat innerhalb eines Jahres über 60 Kilo abgenommen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A woman who weighed more than 20st (127.7kg) lost nearly half her body weight in a year and is now preparing for her first bodybuilding competition.
Mikaela Cameron, 29, says she was “obese, depressed and lost” and knew that she had to reshape her mind and body.
This spurred her on to undergo gastric sleeve surgery in November 2023, after which she lost a staggering 9st 10lb (61.7kg).
But she insists that the operation was not a quick fix - and that losing weight and maintaining her new body requires daily commitment.
"Some days, I'm truly blown away by how much my body has transformed,” she says. “There's no secret: the gastric sleeve changed my life, but it's a tool, and you need to use it right.
“You can regain weight or not lose it. I used it to shift my mindset, change my lifestyle, and take control of my life. Getting the gastric sleeve isn't a quick fix; it's not the answer unless you're ready to put in the work"
She is also quick to correct those who assume her transformation is down to luck.
"I'm not 'lucky' – I work hard,” she says. “I train five days a week, even when I don't feel like it.
“I've completely changed my relationship with food and binging. I see food as fuel and learned to love the foods I once hated because I know they're good for my body."
Mikaela began 2024 weighing 17st 4lb (110kg). By December she was down to 10st 13lb (69.4kg) and now weighs 10st 5lb (66kg).
She had a major setback after developing gallstones, a possible complication with gastric sleeve surgery, and had her gallbladder removed in October.
"My surgery was delayed by seven hours, which had my anxiety through the roof, but I finally made it through. The first few days were tough with intense pain, especially in my shoulders from the gas they use in surgery, but I'm grateful to be surrounded by such an incredible support network," she says.
Mikaela credits her success to consistency and urges other ***
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162926_007
Von XXXL zu XS: Mikaela Cameron aus Sydney hat innerhalb eines Jahres über 60 Kilo abgenommen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
A woman who weighed more than 20st (127.7kg) lost nearly half her body weight in a year and is now preparing for her first bodybuilding competition.
Mikaela Cameron, 29, says she was “obese, depressed and lost” and knew that she had to reshape her mind and body.
This spurred her on to undergo gastric sleeve surgery in November 2023, after which she lost a staggering 9st 10lb (61.7kg).
But she insists that the operation was not a quick fix - and that losing weight and maintaining her new body requires daily commitment.
"Some days, I'm truly blown away by how much my body has transformed,” she says. “There's no secret: the gastric sleeve changed my life, but it's a tool, and you need to use it right.
“You can regain weight or not lose it. I used it to shift my mindset, change my lifestyle, and take control of my life. Getting the gastric sleeve isn't a quick fix; it's not the answer unless you're ready to put in the work"
She is also quick to correct those who assume her transformation is down to luck.
"I'm not 'lucky' – I work hard,” she says. “I train five days a week, even when I don't feel like it.
“I've completely changed my relationship with food and binging. I see food as fuel and learned to love the foods I once hated because I know they're good for my body."
Mikaela began 2024 weighing 17st 4lb (110kg). By December she was down to 10st 13lb (69.4kg) and now weighs 10st 5lb (66kg).
She had a major setback after developing gallstones, a possible complication with gastric sleeve surgery, and had her gallbladder removed in October.
"My surgery was delayed by seven hours, which had my anxiety through the roof, but I finally made it through. The first few days were tough with intense pain, especially in my shoulders from the gas they use in surgery, but I'm grateful to be surrounded by such an incredible support network," she says.
Mikaela credits her success to consistency and urges other ***
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162972_008
SCHICKSALE - Diagnose Dickdarmkrebs: Bodybuilderin Ann-Sofie Byberg aus Schweden musste sich einer Stoma-OP unterziehen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
Bodybuilder Ann-Sofie Byberg, 55, refuses to let colon cancer or a life-changing stoma operation keep her from the stage.
The Swedish athlete, who has spent years sculpting her body into peak condition, was given the devastating news in early 2024 that she had stage 4 colon cancer.
But instead of letting the diagnosis define her, Ann-Sofie is proving that nothingónot even major surgeryócan stop her from fighting.
ìThe first signsÖ well, we were on a long holiday in Turkey, but after only two weeks, I had real problems going to the toilet,î she recalls.
ìI tried everything, but nothing worked. After three weeks, I could only drink. We decided to fly home because something was really wrong.î
Back in Sweden, doctors confirmed her worst fears.
ìIn January 2024, I got the answer: I had a 10cm tumour growing into my vagina. Stage 4 colon cancer,î she says.
ìThousands of questions rushed through my head. Am I going to live? What happens now? My husband and I talked about different scenarios, trying to prepare ourselves for what was coming. There were many tears.î
The battle started immediately. By March 2024, Ann-Sofie underwent surgery to receive a colostomy, and by April, she was enduring 27 days of chemotherapy and radiation. She describes the treatments as brutal, admitting that even for someone as physically strong as her, the pain was almost unbearable.
ìI can honestly say that my stomaómy ëlife bagíówas the smallest problem,î she says.
ìThe chemo and radiation, that was really hard. Not at first, but as the weeks went on, I couldnít move. My world shrank. By June, I was bedridden, and everything below was a mess. I had inflammation in my bladder, so much pain. I was on over 50mg of morphine three times a day.î
Radiation didnít just damage the tumouróit also severely affected her healthy organs, leaving her with large holes between her vagina and colon. Now, she is facing another major o *** Loca
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162972_011
SCHICKSALE - Diagnose Dickdarmkrebs: Bodybuilderin Ann-Sofie Byberg aus Schweden musste sich einer Stoma-OP unterziehen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
Bodybuilder Ann-Sofie Byberg, 55, refuses to let colon cancer or a life-changing stoma operation keep her from the stage.
The Swedish athlete, who has spent years sculpting her body into peak condition, was given the devastating news in early 2024 that she had stage 4 colon cancer.
But instead of letting the diagnosis define her, Ann-Sofie is proving that nothingónot even major surgeryócan stop her from fighting.
ìThe first signsÖ well, we were on a long holiday in Turkey, but after only two weeks, I had real problems going to the toilet,î she recalls.
ìI tried everything, but nothing worked. After three weeks, I could only drink. We decided to fly home because something was really wrong.î
Back in Sweden, doctors confirmed her worst fears.
ìIn January 2024, I got the answer: I had a 10cm tumour growing into my vagina. Stage 4 colon cancer,î she says.
ìThousands of questions rushed through my head. Am I going to live? What happens now? My husband and I talked about different scenarios, trying to prepare ourselves for what was coming. There were many tears.î
The battle started immediately. By March 2024, Ann-Sofie underwent surgery to receive a colostomy, and by April, she was enduring 27 days of chemotherapy and radiation. She describes the treatments as brutal, admitting that even for someone as physically strong as her, the pain was almost unbearable.
ìI can honestly say that my stomaómy ëlife bagíówas the smallest problem,î she says.
ìThe chemo and radiation, that was really hard. Not at first, but as the weeks went on, I couldnít move. My world shrank. By June, I was bedridden, and everything below was a mess. I had inflammation in my bladder, so much pain. I was on over 50mg of morphine three times a day.î
Radiation didnít just damage the tumouróit also severely affected her healthy organs, leaving her with large holes between her vagina and colon. Now, she is facing another major o *** Loca
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162972_009
SCHICKSALE - Diagnose Dickdarmkrebs: Bodybuilderin Ann-Sofie Byberg aus Schweden musste sich einer Stoma-OP unterziehen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
Bodybuilder Ann-Sofie Byberg, 55, refuses to let colon cancer or a life-changing stoma operation keep her from the stage.
The Swedish athlete, who has spent years sculpting her body into peak condition, was given the devastating news in early 2024 that she had stage 4 colon cancer.
But instead of letting the diagnosis define her, Ann-Sofie is proving that nothingónot even major surgeryócan stop her from fighting.
ìThe first signsÖ well, we were on a long holiday in Turkey, but after only two weeks, I had real problems going to the toilet,î she recalls.
ìI tried everything, but nothing worked. After three weeks, I could only drink. We decided to fly home because something was really wrong.î
Back in Sweden, doctors confirmed her worst fears.
ìIn January 2024, I got the answer: I had a 10cm tumour growing into my vagina. Stage 4 colon cancer,î she says.
ìThousands of questions rushed through my head. Am I going to live? What happens now? My husband and I talked about different scenarios, trying to prepare ourselves for what was coming. There were many tears.î
The battle started immediately. By March 2024, Ann-Sofie underwent surgery to receive a colostomy, and by April, she was enduring 27 days of chemotherapy and radiation. She describes the treatments as brutal, admitting that even for someone as physically strong as her, the pain was almost unbearable.
ìI can honestly say that my stomaómy ëlife bagíówas the smallest problem,î she says.
ìThe chemo and radiation, that was really hard. Not at first, but as the weeks went on, I couldnít move. My world shrank. By June, I was bedridden, and everything below was a mess. I had inflammation in my bladder, so much pain. I was on over 50mg of morphine three times a day.î
Radiation didnít just damage the tumouróit also severely affected her healthy organs, leaving her with large holes between her vagina and colon. Now, she is facing another major o *** Loca
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162972_010
SCHICKSALE - Diagnose Dickdarmkrebs: Bodybuilderin Ann-Sofie Byberg aus Schweden musste sich einer Stoma-OP unterziehen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
Bodybuilder Ann-Sofie Byberg, 55, refuses to let colon cancer or a life-changing stoma operation keep her from the stage.
The Swedish athlete, who has spent years sculpting her body into peak condition, was given the devastating news in early 2024 that she had stage 4 colon cancer.
But instead of letting the diagnosis define her, Ann-Sofie is proving that nothingónot even major surgeryócan stop her from fighting.
ìThe first signsÖ well, we were on a long holiday in Turkey, but after only two weeks, I had real problems going to the toilet,î she recalls.
ìI tried everything, but nothing worked. After three weeks, I could only drink. We decided to fly home because something was really wrong.î
Back in Sweden, doctors confirmed her worst fears.
ìIn January 2024, I got the answer: I had a 10cm tumour growing into my vagina. Stage 4 colon cancer,î she says.
ìThousands of questions rushed through my head. Am I going to live? What happens now? My husband and I talked about different scenarios, trying to prepare ourselves for what was coming. There were many tears.î
The battle started immediately. By March 2024, Ann-Sofie underwent surgery to receive a colostomy, and by April, she was enduring 27 days of chemotherapy and radiation. She describes the treatments as brutal, admitting that even for someone as physically strong as her, the pain was almost unbearable.
ìI can honestly say that my stomaómy ëlife bagíówas the smallest problem,î she says.
ìThe chemo and radiation, that was really hard. Not at first, but as the weeks went on, I couldnít move. My world shrank. By June, I was bedridden, and everything below was a mess. I had inflammation in my bladder, so much pain. I was on over 50mg of morphine three times a day.î
Radiation didnít just damage the tumouróit also severely affected her healthy organs, leaving her with large holes between her vagina and colon. Now, she is facing another major o *** Loca
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162972_002
SCHICKSALE - Diagnose Dickdarmkrebs: Bodybuilderin Ann-Sofie Byberg aus Schweden musste sich einer Stoma-OP unterziehen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
Bodybuilder Ann-Sofie Byberg, 55, refuses to let colon cancer or a life-changing stoma operation keep her from the stage.
The Swedish athlete, who has spent years sculpting her body into peak condition, was given the devastating news in early 2024 that she had stage 4 colon cancer.
But instead of letting the diagnosis define her, Ann-Sofie is proving that nothingónot even major surgeryócan stop her from fighting.
ìThe first signsÖ well, we were on a long holiday in Turkey, but after only two weeks, I had real problems going to the toilet,î she recalls.
ìI tried everything, but nothing worked. After three weeks, I could only drink. We decided to fly home because something was really wrong.î
Back in Sweden, doctors confirmed her worst fears.
ìIn January 2024, I got the answer: I had a 10cm tumour growing into my vagina. Stage 4 colon cancer,î she says.
ìThousands of questions rushed through my head. Am I going to live? What happens now? My husband and I talked about different scenarios, trying to prepare ourselves for what was coming. There were many tears.î
The battle started immediately. By March 2024, Ann-Sofie underwent surgery to receive a colostomy, and by April, she was enduring 27 days of chemotherapy and radiation. She describes the treatments as brutal, admitting that even for someone as physically strong as her, the pain was almost unbearable.
ìI can honestly say that my stomaómy ëlife bagíówas the smallest problem,î she says.
ìThe chemo and radiation, that was really hard. Not at first, but as the weeks went on, I couldnít move. My world shrank. By June, I was bedridden, and everything below was a mess. I had inflammation in my bladder, so much pain. I was on over 50mg of morphine three times a day.î
Radiation didnít just damage the tumouróit also severely affected her healthy organs, leaving her with large holes between her vagina and colon. Now, she is facing another major o *** Loca
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162972_007
SCHICKSALE - Diagnose Dickdarmkrebs: Bodybuilderin Ann-Sofie Byberg aus Schweden musste sich einer Stoma-OP unterziehen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
Bodybuilder Ann-Sofie Byberg, 55, refuses to let colon cancer or a life-changing stoma operation keep her from the stage.
The Swedish athlete, who has spent years sculpting her body into peak condition, was given the devastating news in early 2024 that she had stage 4 colon cancer.
But instead of letting the diagnosis define her, Ann-Sofie is proving that nothingónot even major surgeryócan stop her from fighting.
ìThe first signsÖ well, we were on a long holiday in Turkey, but after only two weeks, I had real problems going to the toilet,î she recalls.
ìI tried everything, but nothing worked. After three weeks, I could only drink. We decided to fly home because something was really wrong.î
Back in Sweden, doctors confirmed her worst fears.
ìIn January 2024, I got the answer: I had a 10cm tumour growing into my vagina. Stage 4 colon cancer,î she says.
ìThousands of questions rushed through my head. Am I going to live? What happens now? My husband and I talked about different scenarios, trying to prepare ourselves for what was coming. There were many tears.î
The battle started immediately. By March 2024, Ann-Sofie underwent surgery to receive a colostomy, and by April, she was enduring 27 days of chemotherapy and radiation. She describes the treatments as brutal, admitting that even for someone as physically strong as her, the pain was almost unbearable.
ìI can honestly say that my stomaómy ëlife bagíówas the smallest problem,î she says.
ìThe chemo and radiation, that was really hard. Not at first, but as the weeks went on, I couldnít move. My world shrank. By June, I was bedridden, and everything below was a mess. I had inflammation in my bladder, so much pain. I was on over 50mg of morphine three times a day.î
Radiation didnít just damage the tumouróit also severely affected her healthy organs, leaving her with large holes between her vagina and colon. Now, she is facing another major o *** Loca
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162972_001
SCHICKSALE - Diagnose Dickdarmkrebs: Bodybuilderin Ann-Sofie Byberg aus Schweden musste sich einer Stoma-OP unterziehen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
Bodybuilder Ann-Sofie Byberg, 55, refuses to let colon cancer or a life-changing stoma operation keep her from the stage.
The Swedish athlete, who has spent years sculpting her body into peak condition, was given the devastating news in early 2024 that she had stage 4 colon cancer.
But instead of letting the diagnosis define her, Ann-Sofie is proving that nothingónot even major surgeryócan stop her from fighting.
ìThe first signsÖ well, we were on a long holiday in Turkey, but after only two weeks, I had real problems going to the toilet,î she recalls.
ìI tried everything, but nothing worked. After three weeks, I could only drink. We decided to fly home because something was really wrong.î
Back in Sweden, doctors confirmed her worst fears.
ìIn January 2024, I got the answer: I had a 10cm tumour growing into my vagina. Stage 4 colon cancer,î she says.
ìThousands of questions rushed through my head. Am I going to live? What happens now? My husband and I talked about different scenarios, trying to prepare ourselves for what was coming. There were many tears.î
The battle started immediately. By March 2024, Ann-Sofie underwent surgery to receive a colostomy, and by April, she was enduring 27 days of chemotherapy and radiation. She describes the treatments as brutal, admitting that even for someone as physically strong as her, the pain was almost unbearable.
ìI can honestly say that my stomaómy ëlife bagíówas the smallest problem,î she says.
ìThe chemo and radiation, that was really hard. Not at first, but as the weeks went on, I couldnít move. My world shrank. By June, I was bedridden, and everything below was a mess. I had inflammation in my bladder, so much pain. I was on over 50mg of morphine three times a day.î
Radiation didnít just damage the tumouróit also severely affected her healthy organs, leaving her with large holes between her vagina and colon. Now, she is facing another major o *** Loca
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SCHICKSALE - Diagnose Dickdarmkrebs: Bodybuilderin Ann-Sofie Byberg aus Schweden musste sich einer Stoma-OP unterziehen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
Bodybuilder Ann-Sofie Byberg, 55, refuses to let colon cancer or a life-changing stoma operation keep her from the stage.
The Swedish athlete, who has spent years sculpting her body into peak condition, was given the devastating news in early 2024 that she had stage 4 colon cancer.
But instead of letting the diagnosis define her, Ann-Sofie is proving that nothingónot even major surgeryócan stop her from fighting.
ìThe first signsÖ well, we were on a long holiday in Turkey, but after only two weeks, I had real problems going to the toilet,î she recalls.
ìI tried everything, but nothing worked. After three weeks, I could only drink. We decided to fly home because something was really wrong.î
Back in Sweden, doctors confirmed her worst fears.
ìIn January 2024, I got the answer: I had a 10cm tumour growing into my vagina. Stage 4 colon cancer,î she says.
ìThousands of questions rushed through my head. Am I going to live? What happens now? My husband and I talked about different scenarios, trying to prepare ourselves for what was coming. There were many tears.î
The battle started immediately. By March 2024, Ann-Sofie underwent surgery to receive a colostomy, and by April, she was enduring 27 days of chemotherapy and radiation. She describes the treatments as brutal, admitting that even for someone as physically strong as her, the pain was almost unbearable.
ìI can honestly say that my stomaómy ëlife bagíówas the smallest problem,î she says.
ìThe chemo and radiation, that was really hard. Not at first, but as the weeks went on, I couldnít move. My world shrank. By June, I was bedridden, and everything below was a mess. I had inflammation in my bladder, so much pain. I was on over 50mg of morphine three times a day.î
Radiation didnít just damage the tumouróit also severely affected her healthy organs, leaving her with large holes between her vagina and colon. Now, she is facing another major o *** Loca
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SCHICKSALE - Diagnose Dickdarmkrebs: Bodybuilderin Ann-Sofie Byberg aus Schweden musste sich einer Stoma-OP unterziehen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
Bodybuilder Ann-Sofie Byberg, 55, refuses to let colon cancer or a life-changing stoma operation keep her from the stage.
The Swedish athlete, who has spent years sculpting her body into peak condition, was given the devastating news in early 2024 that she had stage 4 colon cancer.
But instead of letting the diagnosis define her, Ann-Sofie is proving that nothingónot even major surgeryócan stop her from fighting.
ìThe first signsÖ well, we were on a long holiday in Turkey, but after only two weeks, I had real problems going to the toilet,î she recalls.
ìI tried everything, but nothing worked. After three weeks, I could only drink. We decided to fly home because something was really wrong.î
Back in Sweden, doctors confirmed her worst fears.
ìIn January 2024, I got the answer: I had a 10cm tumour growing into my vagina. Stage 4 colon cancer,î she says.
ìThousands of questions rushed through my head. Am I going to live? What happens now? My husband and I talked about different scenarios, trying to prepare ourselves for what was coming. There were many tears.î
The battle started immediately. By March 2024, Ann-Sofie underwent surgery to receive a colostomy, and by April, she was enduring 27 days of chemotherapy and radiation. She describes the treatments as brutal, admitting that even for someone as physically strong as her, the pain was almost unbearable.
ìI can honestly say that my stomaómy ëlife bagíówas the smallest problem,î she says.
ìThe chemo and radiation, that was really hard. Not at first, but as the weeks went on, I couldnít move. My world shrank. By June, I was bedridden, and everything below was a mess. I had inflammation in my bladder, so much pain. I was on over 50mg of morphine three times a day.î
Radiation didnít just damage the tumouróit also severely affected her healthy organs, leaving her with large holes between her vagina and colon. Now, she is facing another major o *** Loca
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SCHICKSALE - Diagnose Dickdarmkrebs: Bodybuilderin Ann-Sofie Byberg aus Schweden musste sich einer Stoma-OP unterziehen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
Bodybuilder Ann-Sofie Byberg, 55, refuses to let colon cancer or a life-changing stoma operation keep her from the stage.
The Swedish athlete, who has spent years sculpting her body into peak condition, was given the devastating news in early 2024 that she had stage 4 colon cancer.
But instead of letting the diagnosis define her, Ann-Sofie is proving that nothingónot even major surgeryócan stop her from fighting.
ìThe first signsÖ well, we were on a long holiday in Turkey, but after only two weeks, I had real problems going to the toilet,î she recalls.
ìI tried everything, but nothing worked. After three weeks, I could only drink. We decided to fly home because something was really wrong.î
Back in Sweden, doctors confirmed her worst fears.
ìIn January 2024, I got the answer: I had a 10cm tumour growing into my vagina. Stage 4 colon cancer,î she says.
ìThousands of questions rushed through my head. Am I going to live? What happens now? My husband and I talked about different scenarios, trying to prepare ourselves for what was coming. There were many tears.î
The battle started immediately. By March 2024, Ann-Sofie underwent surgery to receive a colostomy, and by April, she was enduring 27 days of chemotherapy and radiation. She describes the treatments as brutal, admitting that even for someone as physically strong as her, the pain was almost unbearable.
ìI can honestly say that my stomaómy ëlife bagíówas the smallest problem,î she says.
ìThe chemo and radiation, that was really hard. Not at first, but as the weeks went on, I couldnít move. My world shrank. By June, I was bedridden, and everything below was a mess. I had inflammation in my bladder, so much pain. I was on over 50mg of morphine three times a day.î
Radiation didnít just damage the tumouróit also severely affected her healthy organs, leaving her with large holes between her vagina and colon. Now, she is facing another major o *** Loca
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DUK10162972_003
SCHICKSALE - Diagnose Dickdarmkrebs: Bodybuilderin Ann-Sofie Byberg aus Schweden musste sich einer Stoma-OP unterziehen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
Bodybuilder Ann-Sofie Byberg, 55, refuses to let colon cancer or a life-changing stoma operation keep her from the stage.
The Swedish athlete, who has spent years sculpting her body into peak condition, was given the devastating news in early 2024 that she had stage 4 colon cancer.
But instead of letting the diagnosis define her, Ann-Sofie is proving that nothingónot even major surgeryócan stop her from fighting.
ìThe first signsÖ well, we were on a long holiday in Turkey, but after only two weeks, I had real problems going to the toilet,î she recalls.
ìI tried everything, but nothing worked. After three weeks, I could only drink. We decided to fly home because something was really wrong.î
Back in Sweden, doctors confirmed her worst fears.
ìIn January 2024, I got the answer: I had a 10cm tumour growing into my vagina. Stage 4 colon cancer,î she says.
ìThousands of questions rushed through my head. Am I going to live? What happens now? My husband and I talked about different scenarios, trying to prepare ourselves for what was coming. There were many tears.î
The battle started immediately. By March 2024, Ann-Sofie underwent surgery to receive a colostomy, and by April, she was enduring 27 days of chemotherapy and radiation. She describes the treatments as brutal, admitting that even for someone as physically strong as her, the pain was almost unbearable.
ìI can honestly say that my stomaómy ëlife bagíówas the smallest problem,î she says.
ìThe chemo and radiation, that was really hard. Not at first, but as the weeks went on, I couldnít move. My world shrank. By June, I was bedridden, and everything below was a mess. I had inflammation in my bladder, so much pain. I was on over 50mg of morphine three times a day.î
Radiation didnít just damage the tumouróit also severely affected her healthy organs, leaving her with large holes between her vagina and colon. Now, she is facing another major o *** Loca
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SCHICKSALE - Diagnose Dickdarmkrebs: Bodybuilderin Ann-Sofie Byberg aus Schweden musste sich einer Stoma-OP unterziehen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
Bodybuilder Ann-Sofie Byberg, 55, refuses to let colon cancer or a life-changing stoma operation keep her from the stage.
The Swedish athlete, who has spent years sculpting her body into peak condition, was given the devastating news in early 2024 that she had stage 4 colon cancer.
But instead of letting the diagnosis define her, Ann-Sofie is proving that nothingónot even major surgeryócan stop her from fighting.
ìThe first signsÖ well, we were on a long holiday in Turkey, but after only two weeks, I had real problems going to the toilet,î she recalls.
ìI tried everything, but nothing worked. After three weeks, I could only drink. We decided to fly home because something was really wrong.î
Back in Sweden, doctors confirmed her worst fears.
ìIn January 2024, I got the answer: I had a 10cm tumour growing into my vagina. Stage 4 colon cancer,î she says.
ìThousands of questions rushed through my head. Am I going to live? What happens now? My husband and I talked about different scenarios, trying to prepare ourselves for what was coming. There were many tears.î
The battle started immediately. By March 2024, Ann-Sofie underwent surgery to receive a colostomy, and by April, she was enduring 27 days of chemotherapy and radiation. She describes the treatments as brutal, admitting that even for someone as physically strong as her, the pain was almost unbearable.
ìI can honestly say that my stomaómy ëlife bagíówas the smallest problem,î she says.
ìThe chemo and radiation, that was really hard. Not at first, but as the weeks went on, I couldnít move. My world shrank. By June, I was bedridden, and everything below was a mess. I had inflammation in my bladder, so much pain. I was on over 50mg of morphine three times a day.î
Radiation didnít just damage the tumouróit also severely affected her healthy organs, leaving her with large holes between her vagina and colon. Now, she is facing another major o *** Loca
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DUK10162972_013
SCHICKSALE - Diagnose Dickdarmkrebs: Bodybuilderin Ann-Sofie Byberg aus Schweden musste sich einer Stoma-OP unterziehen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
Bodybuilder Ann-Sofie Byberg, 55, refuses to let colon cancer or a life-changing stoma operation keep her from the stage.
The Swedish athlete, who has spent years sculpting her body into peak condition, was given the devastating news in early 2024 that she had stage 4 colon cancer.
But instead of letting the diagnosis define her, Ann-Sofie is proving that nothingónot even major surgeryócan stop her from fighting.
ìThe first signsÖ well, we were on a long holiday in Turkey, but after only two weeks, I had real problems going to the toilet,î she recalls.
ìI tried everything, but nothing worked. After three weeks, I could only drink. We decided to fly home because something was really wrong.î
Back in Sweden, doctors confirmed her worst fears.
ìIn January 2024, I got the answer: I had a 10cm tumour growing into my vagina. Stage 4 colon cancer,î she says.
ìThousands of questions rushed through my head. Am I going to live? What happens now? My husband and I talked about different scenarios, trying to prepare ourselves for what was coming. There were many tears.î
The battle started immediately. By March 2024, Ann-Sofie underwent surgery to receive a colostomy, and by April, she was enduring 27 days of chemotherapy and radiation. She describes the treatments as brutal, admitting that even for someone as physically strong as her, the pain was almost unbearable.
ìI can honestly say that my stomaómy ëlife bagíówas the smallest problem,î she says.
ìThe chemo and radiation, that was really hard. Not at first, but as the weeks went on, I couldnít move. My world shrank. By June, I was bedridden, and everything below was a mess. I had inflammation in my bladder, so much pain. I was on over 50mg of morphine three times a day.î
Radiation didnít just damage the tumouróit also severely affected her healthy organs, leaving her with large holes between her vagina and colon. Now, she is facing another major o *** Loca
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DUK10162972_012
SCHICKSALE - Diagnose Dickdarmkrebs: Bodybuilderin Ann-Sofie Byberg aus Schweden musste sich einer Stoma-OP unterziehen
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
Bodybuilder Ann-Sofie Byberg, 55, refuses to let colon cancer or a life-changing stoma operation keep her from the stage.
The Swedish athlete, who has spent years sculpting her body into peak condition, was given the devastating news in early 2024 that she had stage 4 colon cancer.
But instead of letting the diagnosis define her, Ann-Sofie is proving that nothingónot even major surgeryócan stop her from fighting.
ìThe first signsÖ well, we were on a long holiday in Turkey, but after only two weeks, I had real problems going to the toilet,î she recalls.
ìI tried everything, but nothing worked. After three weeks, I could only drink. We decided to fly home because something was really wrong.î
Back in Sweden, doctors confirmed her worst fears.
ìIn January 2024, I got the answer: I had a 10cm tumour growing into my vagina. Stage 4 colon cancer,î she says.
ìThousands of questions rushed through my head. Am I going to live? What happens now? My husband and I talked about different scenarios, trying to prepare ourselves for what was coming. There were many tears.î
The battle started immediately. By March 2024, Ann-Sofie underwent surgery to receive a colostomy, and by April, she was enduring 27 days of chemotherapy and radiation. She describes the treatments as brutal, admitting that even for someone as physically strong as her, the pain was almost unbearable.
ìI can honestly say that my stomaómy ëlife bagíówas the smallest problem,î she says.
ìThe chemo and radiation, that was really hard. Not at first, but as the weeks went on, I couldnít move. My world shrank. By June, I was bedridden, and everything below was a mess. I had inflammation in my bladder, so much pain. I was on over 50mg of morphine three times a day.î
Radiation didnít just damage the tumouróit also severely affected her healthy organs, leaving her with large holes between her vagina and colon. Now, she is facing another major o *** Loca
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DUK10162666_003
FEATURE - Life's A Beach: Weltenbummlerin Abbie Little aus Colorado hat 45 Länder bereist und hat in 17 von ihnen schon auf dem Surfbrett gestanden
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
At 22 Abbie Little was drowning in debt, juggling odd jobs, and struggling to find her place in the world.
Seven years later, she’s surfed in 17 countries, visited 45, and turned her wanderlust into a career.
From bartending on the beach to working on a yacht and living in remote surf towns, she’s proof that a life outside the nine-to-five is possible.
For Abbie, travel wasn’t just a dream—it was an obsession. Growing up in a small mountain town in Colorado, she always felt the pull of adventure. At 15, she took her first trip abroad, and by 22, she faced a crossroads: start a career or take a one-way flight to Australia.
With only a vague plan to save money and backpack through Asia before returning to the US for a “real job,” Abbie quickly realised something: she was happiest bartending on the beach, not stuck in an office. So, she made a radical decision.
And she had built up $30,000 (£24,000) in debt.
At 24, still broke and struggling, Abbie took a chance in the yachting industry. It was the most challenging job she’d ever done, but it wiped out her debt and gave her the freedom to start fresh. But the freedom came at a price—after a terrifying incident on board, she was fired, and the realisation hit hard.
“I didn’t want to risk my life for a job,” she recalls.
“I needed to build something of my own.”
With no plan, Abbie moved back in with her mum and nan to figure things out. The next few years were a whirlwind—living in New Zealand during the pandemic, moving to Toronto, and finally booking a one-way flight to Argentina to embrace the digital nomad lifestyle.
From managing social media accounts to landing brand deals and growing her online presence, she turned her passion for travel and surfing into a business.
Although she first tried surfing at 20 in Chile, it wasn’t until she moved to Australia at 24 that she fully embraced the surf lifestyle. She even took a bartending job to surf more.
Life *** Local Captio
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FEATURE - Life's A Beach: Weltenbummlerin Abbie Little aus Colorado hat 45 Länder bereist und hat in 17 von ihnen schon auf dem Surfbrett gestanden
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
At 22 Abbie Little was drowning in debt, juggling odd jobs, and struggling to find her place in the world.
Seven years later, she’s surfed in 17 countries, visited 45, and turned her wanderlust into a career.
From bartending on the beach to working on a yacht and living in remote surf towns, she’s proof that a life outside the nine-to-five is possible.
For Abbie, travel wasn’t just a dream—it was an obsession. Growing up in a small mountain town in Colorado, she always felt the pull of adventure. At 15, she took her first trip abroad, and by 22, she faced a crossroads: start a career or take a one-way flight to Australia.
With only a vague plan to save money and backpack through Asia before returning to the US for a “real job,” Abbie quickly realised something: she was happiest bartending on the beach, not stuck in an office. So, she made a radical decision.
And she had built up $30,000 (£24,000) in debt.
At 24, still broke and struggling, Abbie took a chance in the yachting industry. It was the most challenging job she’d ever done, but it wiped out her debt and gave her the freedom to start fresh. But the freedom came at a price—after a terrifying incident on board, she was fired, and the realisation hit hard.
“I didn’t want to risk my life for a job,” she recalls.
“I needed to build something of my own.”
With no plan, Abbie moved back in with her mum and nan to figure things out. The next few years were a whirlwind—living in New Zealand during the pandemic, moving to Toronto, and finally booking a one-way flight to Argentina to embrace the digital nomad lifestyle.
From managing social media accounts to landing brand deals and growing her online presence, she turned her passion for travel and surfing into a business.
Although she first tried surfing at 20 in Chile, it wasn’t until she moved to Australia at 24 that she fully embraced the surf lifestyle. She even took a bartending job to surf more.
Life *** Local Captio
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FEATURE - Life's A Beach: Weltenbummlerin Abbie Little aus Colorado hat 45 Länder bereist und hat in 17 von ihnen schon auf dem Surfbrett gestanden
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
At 22 Abbie Little was drowning in debt, juggling odd jobs, and struggling to find her place in the world.
Seven years later, she’s surfed in 17 countries, visited 45, and turned her wanderlust into a career.
From bartending on the beach to working on a yacht and living in remote surf towns, she’s proof that a life outside the nine-to-five is possible.
For Abbie, travel wasn’t just a dream—it was an obsession. Growing up in a small mountain town in Colorado, she always felt the pull of adventure. At 15, she took her first trip abroad, and by 22, she faced a crossroads: start a career or take a one-way flight to Australia.
With only a vague plan to save money and backpack through Asia before returning to the US for a “real job,” Abbie quickly realised something: she was happiest bartending on the beach, not stuck in an office. So, she made a radical decision.
And she had built up $30,000 (£24,000) in debt.
At 24, still broke and struggling, Abbie took a chance in the yachting industry. It was the most challenging job she’d ever done, but it wiped out her debt and gave her the freedom to start fresh. But the freedom came at a price—after a terrifying incident on board, she was fired, and the realisation hit hard.
“I didn’t want to risk my life for a job,” she recalls.
“I needed to build something of my own.”
With no plan, Abbie moved back in with her mum and nan to figure things out. The next few years were a whirlwind—living in New Zealand during the pandemic, moving to Toronto, and finally booking a one-way flight to Argentina to embrace the digital nomad lifestyle.
From managing social media accounts to landing brand deals and growing her online presence, she turned her passion for travel and surfing into a business.
Although she first tried surfing at 20 in Chile, it wasn’t until she moved to Australia at 24 that she fully embraced the surf lifestyle. She even took a bartending job to surf more.
Life *** Local Captio
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DUK10162666_006
FEATURE - Life's A Beach: Weltenbummlerin Abbie Little aus Colorado hat 45 Länder bereist und hat in 17 von ihnen schon auf dem Surfbrett gestanden
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
At 22 Abbie Little was drowning in debt, juggling odd jobs, and struggling to find her place in the world.
Seven years later, she’s surfed in 17 countries, visited 45, and turned her wanderlust into a career.
From bartending on the beach to working on a yacht and living in remote surf towns, she’s proof that a life outside the nine-to-five is possible.
For Abbie, travel wasn’t just a dream—it was an obsession. Growing up in a small mountain town in Colorado, she always felt the pull of adventure. At 15, she took her first trip abroad, and by 22, she faced a crossroads: start a career or take a one-way flight to Australia.
With only a vague plan to save money and backpack through Asia before returning to the US for a “real job,” Abbie quickly realised something: she was happiest bartending on the beach, not stuck in an office. So, she made a radical decision.
And she had built up $30,000 (£24,000) in debt.
At 24, still broke and struggling, Abbie took a chance in the yachting industry. It was the most challenging job she’d ever done, but it wiped out her debt and gave her the freedom to start fresh. But the freedom came at a price—after a terrifying incident on board, she was fired, and the realisation hit hard.
“I didn’t want to risk my life for a job,” she recalls.
“I needed to build something of my own.”
With no plan, Abbie moved back in with her mum and nan to figure things out. The next few years were a whirlwind—living in New Zealand during the pandemic, moving to Toronto, and finally booking a one-way flight to Argentina to embrace the digital nomad lifestyle.
From managing social media accounts to landing brand deals and growing her online presence, she turned her passion for travel and surfing into a business.
Although she first tried surfing at 20 in Chile, it wasn’t until she moved to Australia at 24 that she fully embraced the surf lifestyle. She even took a bartending job to surf more.
Life *** Local Captio
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FEATURE - Life's A Beach: Weltenbummlerin Abbie Little aus Colorado hat 45 Länder bereist und hat in 17 von ihnen schon auf dem Surfbrett gestanden
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
At 22 Abbie Little was drowning in debt, juggling odd jobs, and struggling to find her place in the world.
Seven years later, she’s surfed in 17 countries, visited 45, and turned her wanderlust into a career.
From bartending on the beach to working on a yacht and living in remote surf towns, she’s proof that a life outside the nine-to-five is possible.
For Abbie, travel wasn’t just a dream—it was an obsession. Growing up in a small mountain town in Colorado, she always felt the pull of adventure. At 15, she took her first trip abroad, and by 22, she faced a crossroads: start a career or take a one-way flight to Australia.
With only a vague plan to save money and backpack through Asia before returning to the US for a “real job,” Abbie quickly realised something: she was happiest bartending on the beach, not stuck in an office. So, she made a radical decision.
And she had built up $30,000 (£24,000) in debt.
At 24, still broke and struggling, Abbie took a chance in the yachting industry. It was the most challenging job she’d ever done, but it wiped out her debt and gave her the freedom to start fresh. But the freedom came at a price—after a terrifying incident on board, she was fired, and the realisation hit hard.
“I didn’t want to risk my life for a job,” she recalls.
“I needed to build something of my own.”
With no plan, Abbie moved back in with her mum and nan to figure things out. The next few years were a whirlwind—living in New Zealand during the pandemic, moving to Toronto, and finally booking a one-way flight to Argentina to embrace the digital nomad lifestyle.
From managing social media accounts to landing brand deals and growing her online presence, she turned her passion for travel and surfing into a business.
Although she first tried surfing at 20 in Chile, it wasn’t until she moved to Australia at 24 that she fully embraced the surf lifestyle. She even took a bartending job to surf more.
Life *** Local Captio
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FEATURE - Life's A Beach: Weltenbummlerin Abbie Little aus Colorado hat 45 Länder bereist und hat in 17 von ihnen schon auf dem Surfbrett gestanden
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
At 22 Abbie Little was drowning in debt, juggling odd jobs, and struggling to find her place in the world.
Seven years later, she’s surfed in 17 countries, visited 45, and turned her wanderlust into a career.
From bartending on the beach to working on a yacht and living in remote surf towns, she’s proof that a life outside the nine-to-five is possible.
For Abbie, travel wasn’t just a dream—it was an obsession. Growing up in a small mountain town in Colorado, she always felt the pull of adventure. At 15, she took her first trip abroad, and by 22, she faced a crossroads: start a career or take a one-way flight to Australia.
With only a vague plan to save money and backpack through Asia before returning to the US for a “real job,” Abbie quickly realised something: she was happiest bartending on the beach, not stuck in an office. So, she made a radical decision.
And she had built up $30,000 (£24,000) in debt.
At 24, still broke and struggling, Abbie took a chance in the yachting industry. It was the most challenging job she’d ever done, but it wiped out her debt and gave her the freedom to start fresh. But the freedom came at a price—after a terrifying incident on board, she was fired, and the realisation hit hard.
“I didn’t want to risk my life for a job,” she recalls.
“I needed to build something of my own.”
With no plan, Abbie moved back in with her mum and nan to figure things out. The next few years were a whirlwind—living in New Zealand during the pandemic, moving to Toronto, and finally booking a one-way flight to Argentina to embrace the digital nomad lifestyle.
From managing social media accounts to landing brand deals and growing her online presence, she turned her passion for travel and surfing into a business.
Although she first tried surfing at 20 in Chile, it wasn’t until she moved to Australia at 24 that she fully embraced the surf lifestyle. She even took a bartending job to surf more.
Life *** Local Captio
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DUK10162666_004
FEATURE - Life's A Beach: Weltenbummlerin Abbie Little aus Colorado hat 45 Länder bereist und hat in 17 von ihnen schon auf dem Surfbrett gestanden
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
At 22 Abbie Little was drowning in debt, juggling odd jobs, and struggling to find her place in the world.
Seven years later, she’s surfed in 17 countries, visited 45, and turned her wanderlust into a career.
From bartending on the beach to working on a yacht and living in remote surf towns, she’s proof that a life outside the nine-to-five is possible.
For Abbie, travel wasn’t just a dream—it was an obsession. Growing up in a small mountain town in Colorado, she always felt the pull of adventure. At 15, she took her first trip abroad, and by 22, she faced a crossroads: start a career or take a one-way flight to Australia.
With only a vague plan to save money and backpack through Asia before returning to the US for a “real job,” Abbie quickly realised something: she was happiest bartending on the beach, not stuck in an office. So, she made a radical decision.
And she had built up $30,000 (£24,000) in debt.
At 24, still broke and struggling, Abbie took a chance in the yachting industry. It was the most challenging job she’d ever done, but it wiped out her debt and gave her the freedom to start fresh. But the freedom came at a price—after a terrifying incident on board, she was fired, and the realisation hit hard.
“I didn’t want to risk my life for a job,” she recalls.
“I needed to build something of my own.”
With no plan, Abbie moved back in with her mum and nan to figure things out. The next few years were a whirlwind—living in New Zealand during the pandemic, moving to Toronto, and finally booking a one-way flight to Argentina to embrace the digital nomad lifestyle.
From managing social media accounts to landing brand deals and growing her online presence, she turned her passion for travel and surfing into a business.
Although she first tried surfing at 20 in Chile, it wasn’t until she moved to Australia at 24 that she fully embraced the surf lifestyle. She even took a bartending job to surf more.
Life *** Local Captio
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DUK10162666_005
FEATURE - Life's A Beach: Weltenbummlerin Abbie Little aus Colorado hat 45 Länder bereist und hat in 17 von ihnen schon auf dem Surfbrett gestanden
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
At 22 Abbie Little was drowning in debt, juggling odd jobs, and struggling to find her place in the world.
Seven years later, she’s surfed in 17 countries, visited 45, and turned her wanderlust into a career.
From bartending on the beach to working on a yacht and living in remote surf towns, she’s proof that a life outside the nine-to-five is possible.
For Abbie, travel wasn’t just a dream—it was an obsession. Growing up in a small mountain town in Colorado, she always felt the pull of adventure. At 15, she took her first trip abroad, and by 22, she faced a crossroads: start a career or take a one-way flight to Australia.
With only a vague plan to save money and backpack through Asia before returning to the US for a “real job,” Abbie quickly realised something: she was happiest bartending on the beach, not stuck in an office. So, she made a radical decision.
And she had built up $30,000 (£24,000) in debt.
At 24, still broke and struggling, Abbie took a chance in the yachting industry. It was the most challenging job she’d ever done, but it wiped out her debt and gave her the freedom to start fresh. But the freedom came at a price—after a terrifying incident on board, she was fired, and the realisation hit hard.
“I didn’t want to risk my life for a job,” she recalls.
“I needed to build something of my own.”
With no plan, Abbie moved back in with her mum and nan to figure things out. The next few years were a whirlwind—living in New Zealand during the pandemic, moving to Toronto, and finally booking a one-way flight to Argentina to embrace the digital nomad lifestyle.
From managing social media accounts to landing brand deals and growing her online presence, she turned her passion for travel and surfing into a business.
Although she first tried surfing at 20 in Chile, it wasn’t until she moved to Australia at 24 that she fully embraced the surf lifestyle. She even took a bartending job to surf more.
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FEATURE - Life's A Beach: Weltenbummlerin Abbie Little aus Colorado hat 45 Länder bereist und hat in 17 von ihnen schon auf dem Surfbrett gestanden
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
At 22 Abbie Little was drowning in debt, juggling odd jobs, and struggling to find her place in the world.
Seven years later, she’s surfed in 17 countries, visited 45, and turned her wanderlust into a career.
From bartending on the beach to working on a yacht and living in remote surf towns, she’s proof that a life outside the nine-to-five is possible.
For Abbie, travel wasn’t just a dream—it was an obsession. Growing up in a small mountain town in Colorado, she always felt the pull of adventure. At 15, she took her first trip abroad, and by 22, she faced a crossroads: start a career or take a one-way flight to Australia.
With only a vague plan to save money and backpack through Asia before returning to the US for a “real job,” Abbie quickly realised something: she was happiest bartending on the beach, not stuck in an office. So, she made a radical decision.
And she had built up $30,000 (£24,000) in debt.
At 24, still broke and struggling, Abbie took a chance in the yachting industry. It was the most challenging job she’d ever done, but it wiped out her debt and gave her the freedom to start fresh. But the freedom came at a price—after a terrifying incident on board, she was fired, and the realisation hit hard.
“I didn’t want to risk my life for a job,” she recalls.
“I needed to build something of my own.”
With no plan, Abbie moved back in with her mum and nan to figure things out. The next few years were a whirlwind—living in New Zealand during the pandemic, moving to Toronto, and finally booking a one-way flight to Argentina to embrace the digital nomad lifestyle.
From managing social media accounts to landing brand deals and growing her online presence, she turned her passion for travel and surfing into a business.
Although she first tried surfing at 20 in Chile, it wasn’t until she moved to Australia at 24 that she fully embraced the surf lifestyle. She even took a bartending job to surf more.
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FEATURE - Life's A Beach: Weltenbummlerin Abbie Little aus Colorado hat 45 Länder bereist und hat in 17 von ihnen schon auf dem Surfbrett gestanden
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
At 22 Abbie Little was drowning in debt, juggling odd jobs, and struggling to find her place in the world.
Seven years later, she’s surfed in 17 countries, visited 45, and turned her wanderlust into a career.
From bartending on the beach to working on a yacht and living in remote surf towns, she’s proof that a life outside the nine-to-five is possible.
For Abbie, travel wasn’t just a dream—it was an obsession. Growing up in a small mountain town in Colorado, she always felt the pull of adventure. At 15, she took her first trip abroad, and by 22, she faced a crossroads: start a career or take a one-way flight to Australia.
With only a vague plan to save money and backpack through Asia before returning to the US for a “real job,” Abbie quickly realised something: she was happiest bartending on the beach, not stuck in an office. So, she made a radical decision.
And she had built up $30,000 (£24,000) in debt.
At 24, still broke and struggling, Abbie took a chance in the yachting industry. It was the most challenging job she’d ever done, but it wiped out her debt and gave her the freedom to start fresh. But the freedom came at a price—after a terrifying incident on board, she was fired, and the realisation hit hard.
“I didn’t want to risk my life for a job,” she recalls.
“I needed to build something of my own.”
With no plan, Abbie moved back in with her mum and nan to figure things out. The next few years were a whirlwind—living in New Zealand during the pandemic, moving to Toronto, and finally booking a one-way flight to Argentina to embrace the digital nomad lifestyle.
From managing social media accounts to landing brand deals and growing her online presence, she turned her passion for travel and surfing into a business.
Although she first tried surfing at 20 in Chile, it wasn’t until she moved to Australia at 24 that she fully embraced the surf lifestyle. She even took a bartending job to surf more.
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FEATURE - Die ehemalige Doktorandin Zara Dar aus Texas erfreut ihre Fans auf YouTube mit Tutorials zu neuronalen Netzen und für ihre Leidenschaft zu MINT Fächer
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
The subject is, to many, rather dry. What exactly is a Neural Network?
But the presenter has certainly managed to grab a massive audience.
She is Zara Dar, a Texas-born engineer and content creator, who is redefining what it means to combine brains and beauty.
With a resume that boasts a background in engineering and a burgeoning career in adult content creation, Zara has become an internet sensation, garnering attention for her unique approach to teaching maths and science.
The former PhD candidate, who initially rose to fame on YouTube with tutorials on machine learning and neural networks, now has an OnlyFans account where she shares her passion for STEM—and a bit more.
In her own words, Zara has found a way to “combine education with entertainment,” a blend that has proven wildly successful.
Zara’s journey began like many others in academia. She was pursuing a PhD at a prestigious university while simultaneously managing a YouTube channel aimed at making STEM accessible. Her videos, which broke down complex topics like neural networks into digestible lessons, earned her over 155,000 subscribers.
However, academia’s rigid structure and relentless funding pressures soon disillusioned her.
“Being a professor often means spending more time writing funding proposals than doing research,” Zara shared.
“I wanted to dive into learning and discovery, not paperwork.”
The turning point came when she started a part-time OnlyFans account during her graduate studies. What began as a side hustle quickly turned into a financial lifeline, allowing her to clear her family’s mortgage and buy a car. Within months, Zara earned over $1 million, catapulting her into a new realm of possibilities.
On her OnlyFans account, Zara has managed to merge education with entertainment in a way that’s both profitable and impactful.
She posts daily “nerdy” content on her free page, while her VIP page offers more personalised and artist *** Local C
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FEATURE - Die ehemalige Doktorandin Zara Dar aus Texas erfreut ihre Fans auf YouTube mit Tutorials zu neuronalen Netzen und für ihre Leidenschaft zu MINT Fächer
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
The subject is, to many, rather dry. What exactly is a Neural Network?
But the presenter has certainly managed to grab a massive audience.
She is Zara Dar, a Texas-born engineer and content creator, who is redefining what it means to combine brains and beauty.
With a resume that boasts a background in engineering and a burgeoning career in adult content creation, Zara has become an internet sensation, garnering attention for her unique approach to teaching maths and science.
The former PhD candidate, who initially rose to fame on YouTube with tutorials on machine learning and neural networks, now has an OnlyFans account where she shares her passion for STEM—and a bit more.
In her own words, Zara has found a way to “combine education with entertainment,” a blend that has proven wildly successful.
Zara’s journey began like many others in academia. She was pursuing a PhD at a prestigious university while simultaneously managing a YouTube channel aimed at making STEM accessible. Her videos, which broke down complex topics like neural networks into digestible lessons, earned her over 155,000 subscribers.
However, academia’s rigid structure and relentless funding pressures soon disillusioned her.
“Being a professor often means spending more time writing funding proposals than doing research,” Zara shared.
“I wanted to dive into learning and discovery, not paperwork.”
The turning point came when she started a part-time OnlyFans account during her graduate studies. What began as a side hustle quickly turned into a financial lifeline, allowing her to clear her family’s mortgage and buy a car. Within months, Zara earned over $1 million, catapulting her into a new realm of possibilities.
On her OnlyFans account, Zara has managed to merge education with entertainment in a way that’s both profitable and impactful.
She posts daily “nerdy” content on her free page, while her VIP page offers more personalised and artist *** Local C
(c) Dukas - Online: Double Fee! -
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FEATURE - Die ehemalige Doktorandin Zara Dar aus Texas erfreut ihre Fans auf YouTube mit Tutorials zu neuronalen Netzen und für ihre Leidenschaft zu MINT Fächer
WORDS BYLINE: Andrea Caknis
The subject is, to many, rather dry. What exactly is a Neural Network?
But the presenter has certainly managed to grab a massive audience.
She is Zara Dar, a Texas-born engineer and content creator, who is redefining what it means to combine brains and beauty.
With a resume that boasts a background in engineering and a burgeoning career in adult content creation, Zara has become an internet sensation, garnering attention for her unique approach to teaching maths and science.
The former PhD candidate, who initially rose to fame on YouTube with tutorials on machine learning and neural networks, now has an OnlyFans account where she shares her passion for STEM—and a bit more.
In her own words, Zara has found a way to “combine education with entertainment,” a blend that has proven wildly successful.
Zara’s journey began like many others in academia. She was pursuing a PhD at a prestigious university while simultaneously managing a YouTube channel aimed at making STEM accessible. Her videos, which broke down complex topics like neural networks into digestible lessons, earned her over 155,000 subscribers.
However, academia’s rigid structure and relentless funding pressures soon disillusioned her.
“Being a professor often means spending more time writing funding proposals than doing research,” Zara shared.
“I wanted to dive into learning and discovery, not paperwork.”
The turning point came when she started a part-time OnlyFans account during her graduate studies. What began as a side hustle quickly turned into a financial lifeline, allowing her to clear her family’s mortgage and buy a car. Within months, Zara earned over $1 million, catapulting her into a new realm of possibilities.
On her OnlyFans account, Zara has managed to merge education with entertainment in a way that’s both profitable and impactful.
She posts daily “nerdy” content on her free page, while her VIP page offers more personalised and artist *** Local C
(c) Dukas - Online: Double Fee! -
