Rikke Jensen

Meet Rikke Jensen - she works at one of the big consulting firms, is a dedicated runner, a natural early bird - and a former “stomach cramp patient” who knows firsthand what it means to be out of balance. Based in Frederiksberg with roots in Hillerød, she juggles a demanding career, training, an engagement, and an active social life - without compromising on either energy or wellbeing.

Rikke describes herself as a “sunshine person” - she wakes up naturally around 6 a.m., often before her alarm. Sleep is sacred, and she consistently gets 7-8 hours every night. In summer, she wakes with the light, while in winter she uses Philips Hue lamps that simulate sunrise in the hallway - she’s conscious about creating a gentle transition of light in the morning.

“I’ve learned that sleep is my goalkeeper. If it fails, the rest of the team collapses. Exercise is my striker - dopamine, strength, and endurance - but it all depends on the midfield working. For me, that’s digestion and nutrition. When everything plays together, that’s when I function as a human being.”

Although Rikke works at a fast pace, she’s found a rhythm that keeps her grounded. “I try to avoid my phone in the morning - I’d rather tune into myself than other people’s lives. Structure is everything, but there also has to be room for ‘it’s okay’. Health isn’t about being perfect - it’s about being consistent.” For Rikke, health is no longer about extremes, but about balance.

“When I was younger, health was something a bit obsessive. Now it’s just a natural part of my life. Second nature. I’ve learned deeply that healthy habits aren’t a solo sport - they’re a team effort. I win the day when all the pieces work together.”

"For the first time, I felt like my body was working with me, not against me.”

From Gut Issues to Balance

As a teenager, Rikke struggled with stomach problems that worsened over time. She received the classic “wastebasket diagnosis” IBS and lived for years with pain, cramps, and unpredictable days.

Two years ago, Rikke hit a wall with stress - sleeping to meditation music and living in a constant state of worry and pressure. Her body wasn’t thriving, neither physically nor mentally. As she settled into a more supportive daily rhythm, with aioss as one of the elements in her routine, she gradually felt her energy stabilized and felt more calm in her body.

She now adds bone broth, creatine, and collagen to her daily aioss shake.

“I call it my daily ritual - not because it’s magic, but because it reminds me to take care of myself every day, which gives me an overall feeling of peace in my stomach and head - and for the first time, I felt like my body was working with me, not against me.”

A Morning with Purpose

Rikke’s mornings are calm but intentional. She always starts with water and waits about an hour and a half before having coffee. Her workout clothes are laid out the night before - ready for a 5-10 km run or an early Barry’s class at 6 a.m.

She always brings her aioss shake to-go in her bag, drinking it at the office alongside her prepped breakfast: yogurt, granola, fruit, eggs, and kiwi.

“It’s my non-negotiable. I’m busy, I have deadlines, but I refuse to compromise on what makes me function. aioss has become part of what helps me feel more steady in my day - with a sense of balance and comfort I didn’t realise I was missing.”

“My fiancé compares me to a dog - when I wake up, I’m just ready for the day, like a dog waiting at the door to go for a walk. I’m a morning person through and through.”

Three Things We Can Learn from Rikke's Routine

1. Sunshine Mentality Start your day with a positive attitude. You can’t control everything - but you can control how you meet it.
2. The Body is a Team Sleep, nutrition, and movement need to work together - and aioss helps the midfield keep the rhythm.
3. Balance Over Perfection You don’t need to hit 100% every day. It’s the small, consistent wins that create real results over time.

“I believe in listening to the body - because it speaks. I used to ignore the signals. Now, we collaborate. It’s not just health. It’s quality of life.”