No Restrictions is closing. 😢
Dear friends and supporters,
I’m writing this with a heavy heart after many many months of reflection during my unexpected hiatus. I've finally made a decision and I want to be completely honest with you. After much reflection, I’ve made the difficult decision to close No Restrictions permanently. Those who have followed my journey from the very beginning back in the 2020 lockdown days know that NR was my brainchild, borne from the realisation that we need to raise awareness of the impact powerlifting has on mental health.
Over the short 3 or so years, I’ve witnessed the strength and resilience of our community. Together, we’ve tackled tough conversations, celebrated victories, and supported one another through challenges. Starting No Restrictions Podcast, fully dedicated to sharing your journeys with mental health and powerlifting, is one of my greatest accomplishments. Your willingness to open up and share your stories has inspired me deeply and I am very honored to have been able to help you inspire many other athletes just like yourself.
No Restrictions Apparel and Podcast are my greatest accomplishments in my 25 years of life so far. It's been a labor of love that brought many life lessons and rewarding moments, pushed me beyond my limits, and quite honestly, terrified me as much as it excited me.
However, in 2023, I’ve come to realize that I need to prioritize my own mental health and well-being. Balancing the demands of running this business with my personal life and budding career had become increasingly challenging, which lead me to stepping back without notice last November. Since then, the state of my mental health and my life changed at a fast pace and it became increasingly challenging to return. This decision to close NR has been far from easy, and it comes from a place of self-love and care.
Please know that this doesn’t diminish the importance of what we’ve created together. The mission to advocate for mental health is still very close to my heart—even more now since my hiatus, and I encourage each of you to continue those conversations, both in and out of the gym. Let’s keep supporting one another and raising awareness. Together, we can make a difference. Although NR Podcast is no longer available on podcast streaming services, the episodes I've published remain on YouTube on the No Restrictions Podcast channel.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a part of this journey. Your support has meant the world to me, and while I may be closing this chapter, I will carry the lessons and love from our community with me always.
Take care of yourselves and each other.
With love, Karen
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I absolutely love this crewneck! I can wear it with anything! It’s so comforting & flattering. I really love that it is a bit oversized! If you’re looking for something warm & cute I definitely recommend!!
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I bought my pair in September 2022, and they quickly became my exclusive squat shorts. These do not budge! The material and wide waist band are comfortable and flattering. The silicon band on the thighs doesn't dig in but also glues the shorts in place. Absolutely love these shorts; I cannot recommend them enough!
ENCOURAGING POWERLIFTERS TO START SPEAKING UP ABOUT THEIR MENTAL HEALTH
Powerlifting is 95% mental and 5% physical.
Well, the percentage is a number I came up with. But the point is, most of powerlifting is mental, which encompasses the mindset and the inner dialogue required to be a successful powerlifting athlete. But more importantly, many of us are drawn to heavy lifting as a coping mechanism for poor mental health, so why aren't we talking about it? I started No Restrictions in 2020 when I noticed that there weren't any brands that effectively spoke about the powerful potential powerlifting has on improving mental health. My vision with No Restrictions is to become the leading voice of mental health in the strength sport industry and to help others feel less alone in their struggle. I hope you'll join me on this journey to raising awareness of mental health in powerlifting.
- Karen -
