I'm not a victim of my scenario. There's a lot in my control, and by making certain adjustments, I can get the physique I want. I don't have to be stuck in that state — these words perfectly define today's guest, Nicole Robinson.

With Crohn's disease and a dream of competing in a bikini competition, Nicole began her fitness journey three years ago as a client of Nikki. Today she is one of the head coaches of NIXIN and has participated in numerous competitions.

Listen to her as she shares how she was able to crush her goals despite suffering from an autoimmune disorder.

In this podcast episode, Nikki and Nicole discuss:

Nicole's backstory and how coming into Nixon helped her find a different way of life.

About Crohn's disease and how it has affected Nicole's life

Nicole's experience fighting with Crohn's disease from the age of 15

What made Nicole want to do a bikini competition, and the number of shows has she has done

Some of the ways that Nicole's health and mindset has changed working with Nikki

Some of the symptoms and struggles that Nicole was having because of the disease

How Nicole's physical state helped her to build her confidence

Advice for somebody who wants to compete and has any gut health issues, hormonal imbalances, or autoimmune disorder, etc

About the groundwork that goes into working with someone that has a severe diagnosis

Memorable Quotes:

"A diagnosis doesn't need to mean that it's going to be your forever state. It's a piece of paper that a doctor gives you, but that doesn't have to define you as a person."

"Your diagnosis doesn't define you as a person. It's the habits and everything that you're doing daily that can really help you on that path towards the goal that you want to accomplish."

Links Mentioned:

Follow Coach Nicole on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/niicolepaige/

Nikki’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nikkikorek/

Nikki’s Website - https://www.nikkikorek.com/

Free Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/NIXINCommunity