Gut health issues affect a lot of people, and they tend to assume that it's the norm, not realizing the impact on our health and fitness and quality of lives. Nikki shares the signs and symptoms of poor gut health that many people are unaware of, and what you can do to support your gut health.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• The correlation between our gut health and our mood
• Certain biomarkers that you can listen to or pay attention to have good gut health
• Some signs and symptoms that are related to poor gut health that a lot of people don't realize
• What is a food and mood journal, and how it will help you with your gut health
• Your poor gut health can be the root cause of your hormonal imbalances or autoimmune disorders
• Your gut health is not TMI when you discuss it with your doctor.

Memorable Quotes:

“Your gut can impact all body systems. It's not just one thing, and if left unaddressed for a prolonged period of time, it can result in other serious issues because the body is extremely interconnected and complex.”

“When we know what to provide your body, how to support it, what adjustments we can make with our nutrition, lifestyle or stress management, then we can make sure that we feel good every single day.”

“A lot of gut issues are common, but we need to remember they're not normal. And when we can get our gut functioning as it should, life gets a lot better. We get better energy. We don't struggle with nutrient deficiencies. We don't feel so weighed down so inflamed.”

“Our digestion, our bowel movements are an important part and part of our health. We can learn a lot about our gut through that. But, it is kind of TMI for some people. This is something to talk to somebody about or talk to an expert about. Go to your doctor and figure things out.”

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You can find all the information you need from videos, books, the internet, etc., but a coach will help you effectively apply that knowledge to reach your goals, saving you both time and energy!

Nikki shares with you five reasons why hiring a coach will prove so effective in your health and fitness journey and why some people hesitate before hiring one.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• Her experience of investing in a coach
• Things that hold people back from investing in or getting a coach:

1. Hiring a coach is often viewed as a constant expense — it should be seen as an investment
2. Ego — some people want to do everything themselves and feel like getting assistance or hiring someone is a weakness

• The five key reasons why you need a coach

1. You'll have somebody that is going to hold you accountable.
2. Investing in a coach helps you with their knowledge and expertise
3. You'll be surrounded by people that have the same goals and aspirations as you—that will make your journey a lot easier.
4. Having someone to help you when things get difficult can save you time getting back into your routine.
5. Getting a coach saves you a lot of time of struggling and being burned out

Memorable Quotes:

"You are worth investing in yourself; you're worth making commitments to your goals."

"There is no badge of honor in struggling every single day and being miserable. So if there's a solution, look for those solutions, and it could be a coach. It could be something else. But don't ever be afraid to ask for help."

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Is finding the motivation to exercise consistently is a challenge for you? Perhaps it's because you're tired, not because you're lazy.

Nikki explores the connection between energy and motivation, as well as what you can do in order to deal with low energy and a lack of motivation to work out.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• Identifying why you're not being consistent with your workout habit
• Best ways to maintain a consistent exercise routine
• How Nikki worked with clients to get them into a routine by making them feel good about themselves
• The difference between eating and nourishing your body
• The need for optimizing and prioritizing your nutrition and sleep
• The reasons why you're struggling with your body composition goals

Memorable Quotes:

"There's always going to be certain thing points of resistance in your journey. And identifying where those blocks and those obstacles are, is going to be the number one way you can overcome it."

"If your nutrition sucks, if your sleep sucks, if your adrenals are toast, your exercise routine is gonna feel like a constant uphill battle."

"Focus on nutrition, focus on getting enough sleep, focus on your mindset, and you'll notice you'll have more energy, you'll feel better, you'll be a lot more motivated."

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When it comes to your fitness goals or weight loss, it can be frustrating when you don’t see any progress despite pushing yourself hard, changing your lifestyle, changing your habits, and putting your best effort into it.

Nicki examines the reasons why you may be having weight loss resistance when you are trying hard to lose weight or fat.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• Some key areas that people don't realize can affect your weight.
• Why is it so important to reflect on your sleep, mood, strength, and energy rather than just looking at the numbers on the scale
• How to reach your fitness goals with less resistance and less effort
• Five reasons why your weight isn't going down:

1. You may not be in a calorie deficit — you need to be in a state where you are outputting more energy than inputting.
2. You are pushing yourself too hard, which can cause massive stress to your body.
3. Your hormones are causing resistance and affecting your body composition.
4. You're not consistent.
5. It's actually fat that you're losing, not weight.

Memorable Quotes:

"It's not that you have to track every single thing you eat in order to lose weight. But, if you aren't fully aware of your caloric intake and your macronutrient intake, this can keep you stuck."

"Step one in your weight loss journey might actually be supporting your body, getting your body back in balance, getting your hormones back in balance, getting your adrenals and your endocrine system functioning as it should. And then dialing in your nutrition, fitness and getting your body to actually respond to those changes."

"Sometimes, less is better. Sometimes less is more, and sometimes less will actually help you get better long term results because it's actually going to be sustainable and maintainable for you."

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The initial enthusiasm of the New Year's resolution or goals wears off after a short period of time as we get caught up in our day-to-day life. Also, there are a number of stressors coming our way, which make it challenging to maintain that motivation and consistency throughout your journey.

Today, Nikki discusses staying motivated year-round and being consistent in your healthy habits.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• The big challenge that comes with different kinds of weight loss or fat loss goals
• Why do you need to stop putting an end date and a deadline on your habits and healthier lifestyle choices?
• How shifting your all-or-nothing attitude impacts your ability to achieve your goals
• The problems people face when they set a 30 DAY TIME LIMIT or a short challenge
• How to get motivated and keep the momentum for your goal if you're losing motivation
• Not getting discouraged with your slow progress with your goals

Memorable Quotes:

"Realize that you're worth more than just 30 days, your health is worth more than just this 30 Day commitment. It is supposed to be every single day moving forward."

"If we have the all or nothing mentality constantly, and we check out every single time when something doesn't go as planned, then we're not really going to get anywhere."

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Are you trying different strategies for your weight loss goals, fat loss goals, or body composition goals but not seeing the results you expect? Then it is time to pay attention to your body's metabolism.

Nikki dives deep into body metabolism and shares three basic strategies for supporting your metabolism.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• How the approach to overall body composition is different than a weight loss goal
• Why do a lot of people need to shift from the weight loss goal to the fat loss goal
• Factors that affect your body metabolism
• Effects of slow or poor metabolism in your body
• Issues with chronic dieting and Yo-Yo Dieting
• Understanding how your metabolism works
• Three basic areas that you can focus on for improving your metabolism
  • Understand how to provide proper nourishment to your body from quality sources
  • Build muscle — stop doing crazy hit training or crazy peloton exercises that just burn calories.
  • Stop stressing about the number on the scale, the calories in your food, and how many calories you burn in a day.

Memorable Quotes:

“There are genetic factors that can influence your metabolism. But that being said, we also have a lot that we can do with our nutrition, our exercise and our lifestyle habits to optimize our metabolism and our overall body composition.”

“Stop stressing so much about the number on the scale, how many calories are in your food, how many calories you burned that day, all of those things, because it is often more detrimental than beneficial.”

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Are you your own worst critic? Do you put yourself down too much? Does it seem hard for you to love your body? Do you struggle with consistency? If yes, then this episode is for you. Nikki provides tips on shifting your narrative about yourself, having a better relationship with your body, and feeling better physically, mentally, and emotionally.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• How overly critical self-talk affects your mental and physical health
• Nikki's story of being overly critical of herself and how she was able to shift her narrative
• Changes Nikki made on herself to develop a better relationship with her body
• Holding yourself down and being negative will not serve you
• How to bring awareness to the situation of self-criticism and being mindful of how you speak to yourself
• Understanding your body's issues and the reasons behind them
• Habits to create the proper environment for your body to thrive

Memorable Quotes:

"Self-love, loving your body, taking care of yourself, these are the foundations and the start of having a healthier lifestyle."

"For some reason, we think self-criticism is going to make things better. It's not. It often drains our energy, puts us in a bad mood, and holds us back."

"When we speak to ourselves with compassionate encouragement and love, we are going to be a lot more energized."

"Appreciate where you're at, appreciate the body you have, love it, and make better choices out of a place of love."

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Have you been suffering from bloating or digestive problems? It might be an indication that you have a food intolerance or sensitivity. Nikki is here to explain the gluten-free diet, what it is, and who needs to avoid it.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• What is gluten, and why you should opt for gluten-free alternatives
• Indications that you may have an immune response to gluten
• How to cure your gluten intolerance without following a gluten-free diet
• Reasons why gluten can be problematic for a lot of people
• Why a lot of the times people who have issues with gluten also have issues with a lot of other foods too
• How do you know you might have a gluten sensitivity or a gluten intolerance
• Common foods that contain gluten that you may be unaware of
• Benefits of following a gluten-free diet

Memorable Quotes:

"Going gluten-free doesn't mean that you're never going to eat gluten or wheat products for the rest of your life."

"Stop thinking about things you can have. Instead, focus on what you can have."

"The easiest way to reduce a lot of stress off the body is to look at your diet and see if there's any kind of inflammatory type of food."

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Many women are diagnosed with PCOS, but they have a limited understanding of the condition—it can affect not only your quality of life but also your body composition goals. Today, Nikki shares her experience with PCOS, the things she did to support her body, and things she learned along the way in order to help others learn about the syndrome.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• What is PCOS, how it is caused, the symptoms, and how to diagnose it
• What you can do to manage PCOS
• What is happening to your body when you're suffering from PCOS
• Nikki's experience with PCOS and her mental state during that time
• What she learned throughout the process

Memorable Quotes:

• "Medications can be extremely helpful. However, there are often a lot of things that we can also do with our nutrition, our lifestyle, and even our stress management or mental health to better support our body."
• "It can be a very empowering thing when we stop looking at every single symptom as this obstacle and make it more like an opportunity to learn and to better support our body and feel better and to improve our overall health."
• "When we start working with our body, we can open up so many different doors, and we can learn so much."

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Oftentimes, we set too many tasks to complete, resulting in frustration with ourselves and never-ending feelings of disappointment and failure. Nikki talks about setting your goals while keeping your health and capability in mind and how this relates to her decision to quit her bikini prep.

In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:

• Completing a task to the best of your ability and doing it well
• The reason why many people feel like they're torn in multiple directions
• How transforming thrive package is able to be so successful for some people
• Focusing on one task at a time vs. trying to do many things at once
• Setting up your goals according to your time, energy, and capability
• Juggling between multiple tasks and not being able to give your 100% to a single one

Memorable Quotes:

• "We are allowed to have many different aspirations, many different goals, many different things that are important for us."
• "You're going to get better results if you can go all-in on a goal."
• "It makes a world of difference when you can focus on one big thing at a time."
• "Focus on your health, not on your fitness, not on your body fat percentage, not on how much you weigh on the scale. Focusing on your health will support all of those things in your life at once."
• "It is okay to put certain goals on pots."

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