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Could you tell us about yourself?

Anila Kalleshi: For 22 years, i have been the president of “Anila Kalleshi Center”, the best weight-loss center in Albaniaa. It was the first, which offered services in the field of dietology, weight loss etc. Hundreds of happy clients! They life has changed completely and their lifestyle also, leading to a better life and an optimal health! “Anila Kalleshi Center” offers services in weight loss (combination of therapies), local weight loss combined with healthy eating, diets for losing weight or gaining weight, and proffesional help for those who want to have a healthy lifestyle and an optimal health. I am also a clinic dietian, a public health doctor and also president of “Albanian Lifestyle Medicine Association”. Recently i have been awarded with “Honoured Professor” tittle from Academic Union of Oxford.

 

What was your favorite collection this season?

Anila Kalleshi: Suits and co-ords are a timeless trend. There is no easier way to get dressed than with co-ords this season. The two piece outfit is the most comfortable outfit ever. A sharp blazer and a chic trouser shows great taste, is classy and simply speaks volumes.

 

What does eating healthy mean to you?

Anila Kalleshi: Healthy eating essentially means eating a variety of foods that benefit your body and its overall health. By making a few simple changes, you can cut your chances of developing obesity, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and even some cancers. And the best part is that even simple changes can create big results. Eating healthy can be easy, affordable and delicious. It’s all about making smart choices to build an overall healthy dietary pattern.

 

What is your biggest dream?

Anila Kalleshi: My biggest dream is making “Anila Kalleshi Center” a global brand. I wonder sometimes if what we are doing is really making an impact. But when i read hundred of reviews from happy costumers, definitely think that the correct asnwer is YES! After that, I was so glad I kept moving forward, and that I never gave up. Times are changing so fast, particularly in the world of business. I always believed that if you work hard enough, then you can achieve a lot.

 

How should the right diet be?

Anila Kalleshi: A healthy eating plan gives your body the nutrients it needs every day. A healthy eating plan: Emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat dairy products; includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts, limits saturated and trans fats, sodium, and added sugars. After all, a healthy diet can help reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and lots of other things you’d rather avoid. The good news is, eating right doesn’t have to be hard or require you to give up all of the foods you love.

 

If we wanted you to express yourself in 3 words, how would you say it?

Anila Kalleshi: 3 words: Hardworking, Confident, Positive.

 

How would you describe the place of love in your life?

Anila Kalleshi: Love means caring for your family more than yourself. Family for me represents the foundation of self, and a unity of acceptance, unconditional sacrifices, joy, support and love. It means living my life so that my child can be proud of me!

 

How would you describe the energy of love in your life?

Anila Kalleshi: Love is an universal feeling. The love of a family is like a code that should never be broken.

 

Do you have any features about yourself that you don’t like?

Anila Kalleshi: I always try to be the best version of myself. I continually challenge myself to improve in every area of my life–both personally and professionally. It all starts from within. We all have the capacity to become better, and work and live in fulfilling ways.

 

Are you open to innovations?

Anila Kalleshi: Innovation can give my company an edge in a highly competitive market, so I’m always in. Mostly I am focused in digital marketing, because digital marketing will remain as the most powerful way of Marketing in the future. This will help my brand to target customers with the right message, at the right time, on the right device.

 

What was the bravest decision you made in your life?

Anila Kalleshi: The bravest decision was to open “Anila Kalleshi Center” in 1998, because the 90’ were a tough period for Albania, a transition period. I have to mention that “Anila Kalleshi Center” was the first weight-loss center in Albania. With an unstable market and a small amount of money in my pocket, i decided to take that step that change my whole life.

 

How do you spend your time at home due to COVID-19?

Anila Kalleshi: Like everyone else, staying home with my family, spending time with each-other and mostly cooking delicious recipes.

 

What are the mistakes produced in the diet?

Anila Kalleshi: Some simple rules:-Eating healthy isn’t very complicated. -Quality and quantity both need to be considered when choosing what to eat.-Carbs are not your enemy, and whole wheat bread isn’t always your friend, among other misconceptions.

 

Do you have your favorite perfume?

Anila Kalleshi: My favourite perfume is Cristal Noir by Versace.

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Post Scriptum: Anila Kalleshi, Doctor of Public Health, Dietitian