Calling yourself out on the things that are holding you back. The point of this episode is to help you identify what's stopping you from growing and then to decide what needs to be done.

Join Nikki as she shares with you how to call yourself out and stop sabotaging yourself in ways that you may not even know.

In this podcast episode, Nikki discusses:

• Getting out of your comfort zone and taking action toward your goal
• Being committed to achieving your goal
• Doing the things that are in alignment with your goals and are serving you
• Becoming accountable for what you are doing that isn't aligned with your goals and serving you
• Calling out yourself on the things that are holding you back

Memorable Quotes:

"There's probably a lot of things that you're doing that aren't serving you, that aren't in alignment, that isn't you being the person that you wanna be, but it takes radical self-responsibility and honesty with yourself and calling yourself out and acknowledging like either you are doing things that aren't serving you, or that you need support."

"The reason why actually taking ownership of the things that you are doing that is out of alignment, that isn't serving you, that isn't getting you to your is because when you take ownership of it, you also take back the power to change it."

"You are doing the actions. You are making the choices that are not getting you to your goals. But if you can make those choices, you could also make different choices. So, understanding there are always solutions, and you still have the power to make certain choices, or take certain actions that now can potentially propel you in the direction of your goals."

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Nikki shares the seven best hacks for improving gut health to help you feel like a million bucks and live the best life possible. You'll learn how to keep your digestive system running smoothly and what foods to include in your diet and avoid so that you can reduce bloating and other gut health issues.

Tune in to know these hacks and start implementing them from today!

In this podcast episode, Nikki discusses:

• Seven simple gut health hacks:

1. Chewing — The first step to digestion is chewing your food correctly.
2. Reading ingredient labels — Sometimes, foods that look healthy contain ingredients that are harmful to the gut.
3. Fibre — Having enough fiber daily is a great way to support digestion and your gut microbiome.
4. Raw Vegetables — Vegetables are hard and crunchy, so they can be difficult to digest, so steaming or cooking your veggies will help.
5. Water — Drink most of your water away from meals since this can dilute stomach juices and impair digestion.
6. Eating smaller meals — Rather than eating these massive high, volume meals only a few times a day, eat smaller, more frequent meals.
7. Fermented foods - Make sure you're adding fermented foods to your diet.

Memorable Quotes:

"A lot of people are eating their meals quickly. They're really in a rush day to day, going around different errands... And so a really simple thing that you can do today is simply chew your food. By chewing your food right, you're not only optimizing overall digestion but your gut health too."

"If you are eating anything that is gonna be processed, that has a label, really make sure that you are reading the ingredients because this is where even if something doesn't necessarily contribute a caloric value or even any like protein fats or carbs, our body, and our gut still needs to process it."

"More often than not, most people feel a lot better having smaller, more frequent meals versus having these massive high volume meals only a few times a day. Because think about it, you're just putting a lot of volume onto your gut and digestion. And so it can be a little bit more difficult to digest."

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Nikki, dive into one of the most powerful hormones that have a significant effect on your fat loss goals: CORTISOL. She discusses how cortisol can be a game changer for your fat loss goals and how to manage your stress levels so that you can achieve your health goals without breaking down under pressure.

In this podcast episode, Nikki discusses:

• What are cortisol, its primary function, and the effects it has on the body
• The connection between cortisol & weight or fat loss
• Influence of cortisol on other hormones and your metabolism
• Difference between weight loss and fat loss
• Common mistakes people make when they are trying to lose weight and how they can be avoided
• Some tips for stress management 

Memorable Quotes:

"When we work towards a fat loss goal or a weight loss goal, and our cortisol is elevated and our body is stressed out or we are stressed out, it's not only going to make the process of getting those body composition changes we're looking for, a lot more difficult, also it's probably not gonna be very sustainable."

"The big game changer I've found when it comes to sustainable fat loss is gonna be making sure that our cortisol is in check."

"When you have a body composition goal, weight loss goal, or fat loss goal focus on your health first, get the body back in balance first, address your high stress, get your adrenal health in check."

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What are you AFFIRMING in your life? Affirmations are a simple yet powerful tool for personal change! Nikki shares how affirmations can be used for anything from weight loss to creating the life of your dreams.

Declare your affirmations today, post them on your mirror or even in your email signature, and watch as the magic unfolds!

In this podcast episode, Nikki discusses:

• Importance of mindset when it comes to health and fitness
• The challenges Nikki faced due to her negative mindset and how she overcame it
• Developing habits that will assist you in reaching your goals
• Encouragement for setting daily affirmations and having a morning routine
• Working on your mindset and creating habits for success
• Using affirmations for your health and fitness goals

Memorable Quotes:

"Pay attention to your mindset. It is going to be your greatest tool, and it's really going to impact your journey, your success, and mindset."

"Understanding our mindset is everything. When it comes to a health and fitness school, it is everything. And it is something that you need to work on, and you need to be aware of if you're wanting to get the results you're looking for."

"Your mindset is a tool … you have power, and you have complete control over where you put your focus and your energy. You have complete control over how you talk to yourself every single day."

"You either can stay stuck, or you can move in the direction of your goals. And if you're struggling specifically with mindset, affirmations can be a game changer because now you're putting your focus and your energy into things that are actually going to serve you versus just bring you down."

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Are you having trouble with your stomach or feeling like your gut is a mess? Do you want your gut to make a healthy and beautiful place and turn it into an ally instead of a problem? Nikki shares how improving your gut health starts with your mindset and what changes you can make in your life and mindset.

Tune in to find out how to heal your gut and take control of your health.

In this podcast episode, Nikki discusses:

• Nikki's struggle with digestion and gut health and how she overcame it
• How a healthy gut is connected to your mindset
• Being aware of your gut health issues and addressing them
• Taking care of your gut health and making changes with the right mindset
• Allowing your body to repair, recover and reset
• Taking action to improve your gut health and overall well-being

Memorable Quotes:

"We can't go through a journey of transformation or change by looking at the past and feeling like there're things that we should have done differently."

"If you're unhappy with where you're at, you have to make changes. If you're struggling right now, let's make changes, get excited, get motivated, look at the positive, look at those opportunities to grow and get to work."

"Our mindset is so important when it comes to creating changes and actually making change and actually addressing certain health concerns."

"Our mindset, our relationship with food, our relationship with our body, our relationship with ourselves, all of these factors matter if you are working to repair your body. If you're struggling with gut issues, realize it starts with your mindset and attitude towards making these changes."

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Feeling bloated, breast tenderness, irregular cycles, or moody? Do you wonder if hormonal imbalances are the cause of your headaches, anxiety, weight gain, etc? Estrogen dominance might be the answer. Tune in to know how you can bring your estrogen levels back to normal and live a happier, better life.

In this podcast episode, Nikki discusses:

• Estrogen dominance, its causes, and its effects
• Some signs and symptoms of estrogen dominance
• Five ways to help you to balance your estrogen levels and feel better:

1. Avoiding environmental estrogens (like xenoestrogens)
2. Eating more fiber
3. Fixing your gut
4. Decreasing overall body fat
5. Managing your stress levels

Memorable Quotes:

“Too low body fat, especially if you are dieting really hard, or if you are doing a competition… can really affect your hormone; how stressed your body is, your ovulation, and your progesterone. And we can have estrogen dominance due to low progesterone, and due to that reason, our body is just so stressed out.”

“If you are dealing with constipation, any imbalances with your gut microbiome, leaky gut, or damage to your gut lining, then this can really affect how your body is actually eliminating estrogens as well.”

“If you are struggling with your body composition, this is where sometimes, some resistance training, strength training, daily exercise, dialing in your nutrition… can really, really help support your hormones and can make you feel a lot better day-to-day.”

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Learn how to liberate yourself from the limiting beliefs and emotional wounds that you've been carrying around for years and step into a new life, a new identity that's full of power and possibility! Nikki explains how we can let go of certain limiting beliefs and step into a new identity when it comes to our goals.

In this podcast episode, Nikki discusses:

• Nikki's story of letting go of her old identity as a bikini competitor and stepping into her new version of herself
• Pivots Nikki had to make in her life, priorities, and goals due to certain circumstances
• Letting go of certain habits, limiting beliefs, etc. to level up into a new version of herself
• The process of shedding the old identity and stepping into a new one
• Encouragement for stepping into the new version of yourself after letting go of certain identities

Memorable Quotes:

"Understand the power of goal setting, understand the influence your routines and your habits have on your identity and who you become."

"We get stuck in the past, and we get stuck with our journey because we're afraid to let go of certain things about ourselves, about our identity, about the specific beliefs to fully be who we wanna be."

"Realize your identity can always change. You're always evolving. You are a master. You're gonna be pivoting for the rest of your life. And the road to growth is a constant path of pivots."

"You're always gonna be shifting. You're always gonna be learning. You're always gonna be presented with new opportunities. You're always gonna realize new things. And so if you want to continuously grow, make progress with your journey, realize there's gonna be uncomfortable moments."

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Nikki shares with you the different signs and symptoms of poor gut health and how you can fix it with a few simple adjustments to your diet and lifestyle. Treating your gut is one of the best things you can do for your overall health!

In this podcast episode, Nikki discusses:

• Signs and symptoms of poor gut health: 

1. Getting sick too often — A lot of autoimmune disorders start with poor gut health
2. Skin issues — Working on your gut health also improves skin issues
3. Brain fog — Check your gut health if you're having trouble focusing or being productive
4. Joint pain and sore muscles — When you're sore, inflamed, and not healing properly, your gut isn't functioning optimally
5. Headaches and migraines — Poor gut health may trigger headaches and migraines due to food sensitivities and intolerances
6. Anxiety and depression — There is a huge correlation between our mood and the state of our gut 

Memorable Quotes:

"A lot of the times when we do have hormonal imbalances or, even just joint pain or just lack of energy or motivation that often can be rooted back to the gut."

"If you're dealing with chronic inflammation because your gut is inflamed, then this is where it is a major stress on the body, and it can affect your immune system."

"Our gut health is extremely important, not just to feel good in our body, but also to show up as our best for our friends, family, kids and career."

"A lot of people don't pay attention to what they're eating or how they're eating or how they're taking care of their body unless they're trying to lose weight or they just got diagnosed with something severe. You don't need to wait for a diagnosis, disease, or disorder to start supporting your gut."

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Did you know your thyroid controls your metabolism and is also responsible for regulating health and weight? Tune in as Nikki dives deep into thyroid hormone to learn how it affects the health and metabolism of your body.

She also discusses how to keep our thyroid healthy so that we not only feel better but also get better results in our health and fitness goals.

In this podcast episode, Nikki discusses:

• What is thyroid, and why it is so important
• The condition of Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism — symptoms and how it affects you
• Tests to know the status of your thyroid and thyroid hormones
• Signs and symptoms that your thyroid might need further support
• What are T3 and T4, and their role in your body
• Factors that influence your thyroid hormones
• Some tips on keeping your thyroid healthy 

Memorable Quotes:

"If you're dealing with any dysfunction of your thyroid or any kind of imbalances with your thyroid hormones, this is where it usually affects your metabolism; you could either be losing weight rapidly or gaining weight rapidly or struggling to lose weight as well."

"If we're stressing our body out through the process of trying to lose weight, and if we're not working with our thyroid and or metabolism, it can make the process of maintaining a leaner body composition really, really challenging."

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It's summertime! And during this time, most people tend to get caught up in all the events summer brings and neglect their fitness and nutrition habits. If this is you, then you should examine your mindset if you have trouble staying consistent with your practices.

Tune in as Nikki discusses a few key mindset shifts you can make for the summer to create a long-term healthy lifestyle.

In this podcast episode, Nikki discusses:

• Things that are keeping you stuck
• Mindset shifts that will enable you to overcome the barrier of consistency:

1. Refrain from viewing healthier habits as a restriction
2. Embracing your challenges rather than using them as excuses
3. Figure out who you want to become and start making choices based on that instead of who you used to be
4. Rather than looking for excuses, start looking for solutions
5. Commit to change

Memorable Quotes:

"We want to get the results we want, and we want to do it all year round. And when we actually learn to shift our mindset and work on our mindset…no matter what circumstance or what holiday or whatever gets thrown our way, that is where we can create that long-term sustainable lifestyle."

"You can be given the absolute best meal plan, the best workout plan. But if you're not also working on your mindset in order to actually stay consistent and accountable to that meal plan or that workout plan, you're not gonna get the results."

"Embrace the challenges, obstacles of summer, the things that make things a little bit more challenging and a little bit more difficult because life will never be perfect. You will never have the scenario with no distractions and no temptations and no challenges."

"Focus on who you want to be, not who you are or who you have been because that's gonna keep you stuck."

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